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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: 02-2012
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Q&A: Bill Nye, the Planetary Guy
A familiar face in science education, Nye is now CEO of the Planetary Society. Here, he discusses the status of space exploration, the “anti-science movement” and his popular 1990s TV...
February 27, 2012, 3:11 AM PST | By Molly Petrilla
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Are bicycle lanes really green? Some city residents see red
In California, bicycle lanes seem to be appearing on every major street. But some city residents say they could actually increase pollution. Bike lanes: really a no-brainer?
February 16, 2012, 4:35 AM PST | By Jason Dearen
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Amtrak rolls into the Information Age
For a long time, a ride on an Amtrak train meant leaving digital technology at the station. Now, the U.S. rail operator is working to leap ahead — and convince commuters that rail is 21st...
February 15, 2012, 5:29 AM PST | By Melanie D.G. Kaplan
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Did Wal-Mart love RFID to death?
A decade ago, retailer Wal-Mart put its corporate weight behind RFID technology. In doing so, it almost killed it. Will it ever recover?
February 14, 2012, 5:25 AM PST | By Matthew Malone
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Why proximity matters for innovation
Despite the proliferation and ease of Internet-based communication tools, experts say geographic proximity remains vital for the growth of regional industries.
February 13, 2012, 6:03 AM PST | By Christina Hernandez Sherwood
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Q&A: Will Shortz, crossword editor and ‘puzzlemaster’
What will happen when a new crossword-solving computer program meets the poster guy for puzzles next month? Shortz talks technology, design and innovation in the world of puzzles.
February 10, 2012, 3:00 AM PST | By Molly Petrilla
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Q&A: Thomas Stosur, city planning director, Baltimore
Four city planners, four different plans for the future. In a bonus series to our special package on the built environment, we ring major U.S. cities to find out what’s next. Today’s...
February 9, 2012, 5:57 AM PST | By Stacy Lipson
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Q&A: Donna Drummond, city planning director, St. Paul
Four city planners, four different plans for the future. In a bonus series to our special package on the built environment, we ring major U.S. cities to find out what’s next. Today’s...
February 8, 2012, 7:48 AM PST | By Stacy Lipson
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Q&A: Brian Crimmins, city planner, Houston
Four city planners, four different plans for the future. In a bonus series to our special package on the built environment, we ring major U.S. cities to find out what’s next. Today’s...
February 7, 2012, 6:26 AM PST | By Stacy Lipson
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Q&A: Francisco Garcia, city planning director, Miami
Four city planners, four different plans for the future. In a bonus series to our special package on the built environment, we ring major U.S. cities to find out what’s next. Today’s...
February 6, 2012, 6:53 AM PST | By Stacy Lipson