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Danielle was a guest today with Jim Goddard on Talk Digital Network, talking about recent developments in the world economy and markets.
You can listen to an audio clip of the segment here.

Peel-and-stick solar cells developed by National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer and Stanford scientist Xiaolin Zheng could revolutionize the way we harness the immense energy of the sun. With her innovation, solar power is advancing from lightweight solar panels to tiny stickers that could charge your mobile phone. Here is a direct video link.

First there was Tracks, the 1980 autobiographical account of Robyn Davidson’s journey (which became an international best seller), and then the great 2013 film (see the trailer here). This talk given by the real life photographer Rick Smolan offers a fascinating, pictorial account from another perspective.

In 1977, 27-year-old Robyn Davidson, along with her dog and four camels, embarked on a daring expedition across the barren, unforgiving terrain of the outback. Photographer Rick Smolan captured stunning images of the untouched landscape and the young woman’s personal adventure. Here is a direct video link.