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The myth of the lone design visionary
The industry's tradition of leaving influential women at high-profile firms unrecognized is unfair.
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The energy transition juggernaut
Citizens of the developed world want more renewable power. They are willing to pay for it. What's the hold-up?
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Why Amazon's infrastructure empire matters
With its latest move, the company has taken another step in expanding its infrastructure footprint -- and thus its potential impact on all aspects of society.
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Google says six countries have pushed smartphone adoption over 50%
Google says that six countries now have smartphone adoption rates above 50%. And they're probably not who you think.
May 16, 2012 8:47am |
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TSA's airport body language detection program comes under fire
The TSA comes under fire over a security body-language detection program at airports fails to produce good results.
May 16, 2012 8:16am |
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A cable car for - London?
Keep an eye on this financially winding project. It might not be ready for the Olympics, unless taxpayers rescue it.
May 16, 2012 5:17am |
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Q&A: Finn Butler on wayfinding design
MELBOURNE -- Wayfinding is more about behavioral psychology than signage, claims one of Australia's leading design specialists.
May 16, 2012 3:30am |
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The Met creates mobile game to boost learning, interaction
Smartphone-toting museum goers are given clues to solve the mysterious (if fictitious) murder of Madame X.
May 16, 2012 3:20am |
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Razoo turns online fundraising into a social event
The concept of giving days is just one of the ways in which non-profits and charities are innovating to raise more money.
May 16, 2012 3:02am |
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The science behind flesh-eating bacteria and its cure
Learn answers to common questions about necrotizing fasciitis, the infection that has taken Aimee Copeland's leg and may claim her life.
May 16, 2012 3:00am |
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Next-level space saving: The Corner Ladder
The Corner Ladder takes space-saving design to the next level by tucking away neatly.
2 | May 16, 2012 3:00am |
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The energy transition juggernaut
Energy columnist Chris Nelder reviews public opinion polls and finds that money is no longer able to stop the energy transition juggernaut.
6 | May 16, 2012 2:37am |
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The Morning Briefing: Solar power
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about solar power.
1 | May 16, 2012 12:29am |
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Does the myth of the lone design visionary limit women architects?
Women architects face many challenges. Even when they are top collaborators at recognized firms, they can be overlooked by prize committees. Can we blame the myth of the singular "genius"?
May 15, 2012 8:31pm |
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Top 10 most bikeable U.S. cities
From the minds behind Walk Score, there's a new way to determine the bikeability of your city.
May 15, 2012 8:14pm |
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Former Phish manager brings acoustics to the table
A restaurant in Berkeley, California uses a high tech sound system normally used in Cirque du Soleil productions and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir's recording studio.
May 15, 2012 6:54pm |
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How Amazon is expanding its infrastructure empire and why it matters
There's a reason 1% of all Internet traffic goes through Amazon servers, and this week the company has expanded its web services even further.
May 15, 2012 5:12pm |
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Telescope technology to diagnose eye diseases
Adaptive optics, a technique developed by astronomers to produce pictures of stars, can image the minute details of our eye balls. The resulting 3D images can help detect diseases sooner.
May 15, 2012 4:39pm |
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Is Silicon Valley out of touch with the mainstream economy?
Over-the-top valuations suggest a widening gap between Silicon Valley and the rest of the economic world. But technology created in the Valley may be helping other regions catch up.
1 | May 15, 2012 2:23pm |
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Republicans to Navy: Stop buying biofuels
Is the Navy's renewable energy investment in jeopardy?
15 | May 15, 2012 7:48am |
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Feeling again: surgeons restore a quadriplegic's hand
By rerouting the nerves coming into the spinal cord, surgeons have been able to give one man the ability to pinch again.
May 15, 2012 7:04am |
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The next computer revolution: No more keyboards!
Two new technologies show how we may someday control computers and appliances simply by gesturing with our hands.
10 | May 15, 2012 5:28am |
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Smart Grid management systems to reach $1.05bn by 2020
As smart grids continue to grow, the required investment in management systems will reach billions by 2020.
May 15, 2012 5:17am |
