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The soft power of Shaquille O'Neal
With social media, brands and celebrities like basketballer Shaq build a rapport, then rake in the profits. What's their secret?
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Q&A: Leila Takayama, on human-robot interaction
The research scientist imagines a world where human-friendly robots interact successfully with people.
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In India, browse the web through texts
India has nearly a billion mobile phone users, but only a fraction of those have Web access. Startup Innoz is bridging that gap.
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Study: practice doesn't make perfect
The old adage that "practice makes perfect" hasn't held up to scientific scrutiny.
May 20, 2013 8:12pm |
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6 traits of the best workplace on earth
For many corporate leaders, it's counter-intuitive to let employees go off and be free-thinkers on company time. Ultimately it may pay off.
May 20, 2013 2:43pm |
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Dutch-engineered Sand Engine controls floods naturally
Erosion happens. So how do you harness these natural processes to re-nourish beaches and fortify the coastline?
May 20, 2013 2:35pm |
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Why falling U.S. college enrollment is good news
Fewer people went to college this spring, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
May 20, 2013 1:29pm |
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Researchers take step towards Alzheimer's drug
Discovery could lead to treatments that stop neurological diseases in their tracks.
1 | May 20, 2013 12:00pm |
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Survey finds widespread global business corruption
Some staggering statistics on global corporate fraud.
1 | May 20, 2013 10:33am |
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Yahoo CEO promises not to screw up Tumblr
Yahoo announced today it has agreed to buy the popular microblogging site in a $1.1 billion all-cash deal.
2 | May 20, 2013 9:56am |
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Wi-Fi network breaks speed record
A new Wi-Fi network can download an HD movie in less than a second. Here's what else it can do.
May 20, 2013 7:24am |
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Restaurant industry fear as harsh drink-driving laws proposed
Could new drunk-driving laws destroy the restaurant industry?
16 | May 20, 2013 6:47am |
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The key to business success: Becoming a psychopath?
Should we all take a leaf out of the psychopath's book to have successful careers?
7 | May 20, 2013 5:52am |
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Career-killing phrases to avoid in the workplace
What phrases should you avoid in today's highly competitive workplace?
4 | May 20, 2013 5:10am |
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Q&A: Leila Takayama, research scientist, on human-robot interaction
Leila Takayama imagines a world where human-friendly robots interact successfully with people. But it's not always easy teaching a 500-pound machine not to block the office coffee maker.
May 20, 2013 3:00am |
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Laughing, tweeting and eating: the soft power of Shaquille O'Neal
Social media is allowing brands and celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal to build their soft power and transfer it to profits. So what's the trick to creating an authentic Twitter relationship?
May 20, 2013 3:00am |
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In India, browse the web through texts
DELHI -- India has nearly a billion mobile phone users, but only a fraction of those have Web access, whether on their phones or on computers. Start-up Innoz is bridging that gap.
May 20, 2013 12:00am |
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Protect medical implants with a layer of bacteria eaters
Viruses were used in the pre-antibiotic 19th-century to treat infections. Now researchers are bringing them back, using them to fight bacterial infections on catheters and stents.
1 | May 19, 2013 9:38pm |
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A worldwide undersea gold rush is coming
An undersea gold rush could be coming soon with the rising cost of minerals and advancements in technology opening the seafloor to mining.
3 | May 19, 2013 9:20pm |
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Android dominates sales but Samsung profits
Samsung brought in 95 percent of Android profits in the first quarter.
4 | May 17, 2013 1:02pm |
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The Sam Can: a 2-year, $1 million journey
The search for a suitable Samuel Adams can presented some interesting design challenges. The goal: make the experience as close to drinking from a glass as possible.
May 17, 2013 12:47pm |
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Passengers are giving in to airline baggage fees
Travels are learning to live with baggage fees and it's helping airlines turn profits.
1 | May 17, 2013 7:05am |
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Q&A: Jonah Berger, Wharton marketing guru, on what makes things go viral
What makes things go viral? Six principles drive us to share, says Jonah Berger, and companies such as Apple have used this knowledge to their advantage.
1 | May 17, 2013 5:00am |











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