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Larry Dignan
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Larry Dignan is editor-in-chief of SmartPlanet and ZDNet. He is also editorial director of TechRepublic. Previously, he was an editor at eWeek, Baseline and CNET News. He has written for WallStreetWeek.com, Inter@ctive Week, New York Times and Financial Planning. He holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Delaware. He is based in New York but resides in Pennsylvania.
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Andrew Nusca
Andrew Nusca
Editor
Andrew Nusca is editor of SmartPlanet and an associate editor for ZDNet. Previously, he worked at Money, Men's Vogue and Popular Mechanics magazines. He holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and New York University. He based in New York but resides in Philadelphia.
Andrew Nusca
Charlie Osborne
Charlie Osborne
Morning Editor
Charlie Osborne is a freelance journalist and graphic designer based in London. In addition to SmartPlanet, she also writes the iGeneration column for business technology website ZDNet. She holds degrees in medical anthropology from the University of Kent.
Charlie Osborne
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She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Sarah Korones
Sarah Korones
Weekend Editor
Sarah Korones is a freelance writer based in New York. She has written for Psychology Today and Boston's Weekly Dig. She holds a degree from Tufts University.
Sarah Korones
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She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Hannah Waters
Hannah Waters
Weekend Editor
Hannah Waters is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn. She writes a blog on the Scientific American network, and has written for Nature Medicine and The Scientist. She holds Biology and Latin degrees from Carleton College.
Hannah Waters
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She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Amy Kraft
Amy Kraft
Weekend Editor
Amy Kraft is a freelance writer based in New York. She has written for New Scientist and DNAinfo and has produced podcasts for Scientific American's 60-Second-Science. She holds degrees from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Amy Kraft
Amy Kraft does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Ina Damm Muri
Ina Damm Muri
Weekend Editor
Ina Damm Muri is a multimedia journalist based in New York. Previously, she worked at Aspen Magazine, CBS4 Denver and the Daily Camera in Boulder. She holds two degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Ina Damm Muri
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She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
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Smart Takes
Smart Takes is a regular digest of the day's news headlines viewed through a SmartPlanet lens, offering an editor's take on breaking stories and opinion from around the Web and highlighting information that will make you smarter.
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With wireless power, charge your electric car while driving
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Corning reveals ultra-thin, flexible, bacteria-killing glass
Corning is poised to look beyond LCD glass for profits with new types of glass that are ultra-thin, flexible, and -- in one instance -- hazardous to bacteria and viruses.
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Comment disappear? We fixed the problem
The spam filter for our commenting system was on the fritz, blocking acceptable comments left and right. It's now back in order.
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Security cameras track shopper preferences?
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4 | February 3, 2012 3:32am |
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Thief steals ice from glacier for 'designer ice cube' cocktails
A man has been arrested in Chile on suspicion of stealing five tonnes of ice from a glacier for 'designer ice cubes' in cocktails.
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Analyzing butterflies for next generation micro robots
U.S. defense agencies are supporting the development of insect-sized robots for reconnaissance missions.
February 3, 2012 2:17am |
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The Morning Briefing: Business and social networking
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's morning roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about business and the use of social networking.
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Cannabis in medicine: Why such stigma?
Cannabis use in medicine remains controversial. Why?
19 | February 2, 2012 5:23am |
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The Morning Briefing: Top picks in pharmaceuticals
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's morning roundup of must-read stories from the web. This morning we're reading about updates in the pharmaceutical industry.
February 2, 2012 12:59am |
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Army venture: Trading handlers for computers?
The U.S militia is now is turning to technological methods to train the next generation of army dogs.
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Tesco abandons carbon-label initiative
The largest UK supermarket chain has withdrawn from plans to carbon-label its products.
February 1, 2012 4:17am |
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The Morning Briefing: Electronic vehicle manufacture
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about the electronic vehicle industry.
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New male contraceptive zaps sperm
A new kind of male contraceptive uses ultrasound technology to 'zap' away sperm counts.
2 | January 31, 2012 4:15am |
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UK Night vision tech used in dog fouling crackdown
Undercover wardens are using night vision technology to find and fine owners that let their dogs foul at night.
2 | January 31, 2012 3:51am |
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Artist creates geeky decor from e-waste
Our electronic waste is piling up - why not sit on it?
3 | January 31, 2012 2:10am |
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The Morning Briefing: Why branding matters
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about corporate branding and why it matters.
January 31, 2012 1:31am |
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The intelligent tech, design behind JetBlue's T5 terminal
Is there a better way to build an airport terminal? A Popular Mechanics report shows the design, technology and planning work behind JetBlue's T5 terminal in New York's JFK airport.
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Segregation in U.S. cities on the decline, study says
Residential segregation in U.S. cities has been significantly reduced in the last four decades, according to a new study.
1 | January 30, 2012 1:04pm |
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With virtual platform, Alaska high school reverses decline
Petersburg High School in Alaska has 140 students and is struggling with dwindling enrollment, staff and electives. A collaborative online platform might help reverse the trend.
1 | January 30, 2012 9:05am |
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Putin: Russia needs 'economy that harnesses modern technology'
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin writes in the Financial Times that Russia needs direct investment and innovation to achieve economic stability. Is he sincere?
3 | January 30, 2012 8:27am |