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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.
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.
Christie Nicholson
Christie Nicholson
Contributing Writer
Christie Nicholson produces and hosts Scientific American's podcasts 60-Second Mind and 60-Second Science and is an on-air contributor for Slate, Babelgum, Scientific American, Discovery Channel and Science Channel. She has spoken at MIT/Stanford VLAB, SXSW Interactive, the National Science Foundation, the National Research Council, the Space Studies Board and Brookhaven National Laboratory. She holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Dalhousie University in Canada. She is based in New York.
Christie Nicholson
Christie Nicholson does not hold any investments in the technology companies she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Rachel James
Rachel James
Contributing Editor
Rachel James is a radio documentary producer and multimedia journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked with Radiolab and This American Life, contributed to WNYC's Talk To Me, Down East Magazine, KALW's Crosscurrents and the Third Coast International Audio Festival. She holds a degree from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the radio program at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.
Rachel James
Rachel does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 04-2011
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Tracking inhaler usage to improve asthma management
The Wisconsin-based company Asthmapolis is using tech to plug the gaps in asthma management.
April 28, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Christina Hernandez Sherwood
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Fertilizer giant Scotts Miracle-Gro redefines healthy lawn to prevent water pollution
Scotts Miracle-Gro announces that its products will be phosphorus-free by the end of 2012, while the company uses technology to develop more efficient uses of nitrogen in its fertilizers.
April 27, 2011, 2:00 AM PDT | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan
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How location, household size and income impact your carbon footprint
New research shows that who you are and where you live can determine which environmental changes would be most beneficial.
April 26, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Christina Hernandez Sherwood
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How ‘homo-economicus’ destabilizes our food web
New studies show how economic pressures in modern society cause humans to throw our ecosystem’s natural food cycles off kilter.
April 25, 2011, 2:00 AM PDT | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan
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Accidental environmentalist designs furniture from invasive species
Earth Day Special Feature 2011: The founder of PIE Studio barely knew what “sustainable” meant when he first started making furniture with water hyacinth and bamboo. Today, he’s...
April 22, 2011, 5:28 AM PDT | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan
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How cloud computing saves time for trauma care providers
From quicker transfers to the operating room to less radiation exposure, a cloud computing approach to file sharing is meant to improve care at UC San Diego Health System
April 21, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Christina Hernandez Sherwood
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Dell-Goodwill partnership makes computer recycling easier
Through the Reconnect program, a partnership between Dell and Goodwill, donation centers across the country accept old computer equipment for recycling.
April 19, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Christina Hernandez Sherwood
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15 ways biotech is greening our pantries
From wine to pasta to pet food, the biotech industry is producing enzymes that are increasingly found in our kitchens.
April 18, 2011, 2:00 AM PDT | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan
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Reclaiming water from diesel fuel to hydrate combat troops
Soldiers need water, but it’s not always easy to keep combat troops hydrated. In an effort that could curb the number of dangerous treks needed bring water to fighting soldiers, researchers...
April 14, 2011, 3:00 AM PDT | By Christina Hernandez Sherwood
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New Kaiser center showcases health care innovation
Kaiser’s Center for Total Health opens on Capitol Hill, seeking health care solutions through visitor dialogue and innovative technologies.
April 13, 2011, 2:00 AM PDT | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan