Originally published by Medill News Service. Read story here. A DJI Phantom IV drone sits ready to take off and map a geological field site on the Tibetan Plateau, near Litang, China. Drones have proven themselves to be multidimensional little devices: from shooting HD video for the film industry, to potentially becoming online superstore Amazon's future means of merchandise delivery. But beyond filmographers and curriers, these little robots can also be scientists. A geologi

Originally written for Medill News Service. August Wasilowski, InContext Solutions research and development team member, doing a demonstration of one of the company’s virtual reality retail simulations. Kelly Calagna/MEDILL. Virtual reality flopped in the early 90s when consumers were left disenchanted, and often nauseated, by clunky experiences. However, technology and concept are finally meeting at a marketable crossroad for an innovative revival. “You put a headset on and