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Pure Genius
Pure Genius examines the innovation that drives the world's most amazing scientific discoveries and the great minds behind them, from university research to military advancements.
Melanie D.G. Kaplan
Melanie D.G. Kaplan
Contributing Writer
Melanie D.G. Kaplan is a regular contributor to The Washington Post and Nomad Edition's Good Dog and has written for The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler and People. She holds degrees from Syracuse University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Melanie D.G. Kaplan
In addition to working as a journalist, Melanie keeps the dog food fund flush with occasional consulting jobs. In the unusual event that her writing mentions a company or organization for which she has provided editorial services, she will disclose that fact. She will do the same should she cover any companies in which she holds investments.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Christina Hernandez Sherwood
Christina Hernandez Sherwood
Contributing Writer
Christina Hernandez Sherwood has written for the Los Angeles Times, Newsday, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and Columbia Journalism Review. She holds degrees from the University of Delaware and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She is based in New Jersey.
Christina Hernandez Sherwood
In the unlikely event that Christina has a professional or financial relationship with a company she writes about, it will be prominently disclosed.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Matthew Malone
Matthew Malone
Contributing Writer
Matthew Malone is the editor-at-large of Aspen Magazine. Formerly, he was a staff reporter at Conde Nast Portfolio. He has written for The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Smartmoney.com, Fortune.com and Forbes.com. He holds degrees from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. He is based in Connecticut.
Matthew Malone
In the unlikely event that Matt has a professional or financial relationship with a company he writes about, it will be prominently disclosed.
He writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Jason Dearen
Jason Dearen
Contributing Writer
Jason Dearen covers the environmental beat for the Associated Press. He is based in San Francisco.
Jason Dearen
In the unlikely event that Jason has a professional or financial relationship with a company he writes about, it will be prominently disclosed.
He writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Molly Petrilla
Molly Petrilla
Contributing Writer
Molly Petrilla is a freelance writer based in New Jersey. She has written for The Pennsylvania Gazette, Philadelphia magazine, Cleveland Magazine, The History Channel Magazine and The Princeton Packet. She holds a degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Molly Petrilla
Molly Petrilla does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
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High-tech football helmets: lifesavers, or just a Hail Mary?
Concussions have long been accepted in the hard-hitting world of football, from pee-wee to the pros. New tech has led to safer helmets, but will they prevent more head injuries?
1 | May 22, 2012 3:00am |
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Q&A: Tommy Phelps, biologist studying 'extreme bacteria'
Tommy Phelps goes to extremes so we don't have to. A biologist with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Phelps specializes in unearthing and studying 'extreme bacteria,' organisms that survive and...
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Q&A: Jonah Lehrer on how creativity works
Science writer Jonah Lehrer recently penned a book on creativity. We spoke to him about flashes of inspiration, how businesses can better foster innovation, and the importance of knowing when to...
2 | May 14, 2012 2:46am |
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Q&A: Erin Barnes, co-founder of environmental crowd-funder
From a Brooklyn food conference to adventures for city kids on the Los Angeles River, the crowd-funding platform ioby helps would-be environmental leaders fund neighborhood projects -- and connect...
May 7, 2012 4:00am |
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Q&A: Vijay Kumar, co-creator of the famous flying robot swarm
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Q&A: Jennifer Pahlka, Code for America founder
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April 23, 2012 4:00am |
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Fatal flaw: when medical devices fail, investigators connect the dots
When consumer technology fails, it's frustrating. When a medical device fails, the effects can be fatal. Meet the ECRI Institute, watchdog for gadgets in clinics and hospitals across the globe.
April 19, 2012 2:04am |
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In life-threatening mines, a high-tech safety net
In the dangerous and dirty world of mining, technology is creating new ways to dig -- and keep miners safe.
April 17, 2012 2:30am |
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Q&A: Britta Riley, Windowfarms founder and R&DIY champion
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1 | April 16, 2012 4:52am |
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Q&A: Michael Jantzen, artist and designer of the built environment
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1 | April 9, 2012 4:00am |
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Q&A: Justin Hall-Tipping, nanotechnology entrepreneur
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April 2, 2012 3:26am |
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Q&A: Jake Porway, founder, Data Without Borders
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1 | March 26, 2012 4:00am |
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Q&A: Susan Shaw, marine toxicologist
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Q&A: Anna Mracek Dietrich, 'flying car' co-creator
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1 | March 19, 2012 4:37am |
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'Disease detectives' use high-tech sleuthing to protect us from pandemics
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15 | March 12, 2012 5:31am |
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Q&A: Bill Nye, the Planetary Guy
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