Smart Takes

Archive: 07-2011

• NASA, researchers: Antarctic ice loss at least 10 gigatons a year for last decade

  Researchers with an assist from NASA have mapped how much glacial ice is moving to sea after a collapse of an Antarctic ice shelf.

  July 25, 2011, 9:48 AM PDT | By Larry Dignan

• DuPont acquires Innovalight in bid for more efficient solar cells

  DuPont has acquired Innovalight, which specializes in the development of silicon inks and process technologies to increase the efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells.

  July 25, 2011, 9:29 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca

• Real-time traffic analytics firm Inrix raises $37 million

  Real-time car traffic data company Inrix raised $37 million in funding, led by venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

  July 25, 2011, 9:10 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca

• GE: Wind market hits rough patch, but rebound expected

  GE CEO Jeff Immelt said that volume for wind turbines should pick up in the second half as farms are built in the U.S. ahead of expiring tax credits.

  July 22, 2011, 7:55 AM PDT | By Larry Dignan

• At GM, rapid 3D prototyping helps concept cars become reality faster

  General Motors explains how three-dimensional rapid prototyping has helped it cut down on the time and money spent to test the aerodynamics of parts for its vehicles.

  July 22, 2011, 7:48 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca

• Language software promises to help children with autism

  Scientific Learning is offering new software it says can help improve language and communication skills in children with autism.

  July 22, 2011, 6:13 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca

• Best boarding strategy for airlines: random, study says

  A two-year study by American Airlines revealed that the fastest way to board an airplane is not back-to-front, but randomly.

  July 21, 2011, 9:12 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca

• The battle for American innovation: New York City takes aim at Silicon Valley

  New York City wants to beat Silicon Valley in nurturing innovation and attracting venture capital dollars. To do so, mayor Michael Bloomberg announced plans to build a major engineering campus.

  July 21, 2011, 7:47 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca

• DuPont signs sustainable salmon farming contract in Chile

  DuPont and fish producer AquaChile are working together to formulate a new diet for farmed salmon that reduces the need for wild-caught feeder fish by 75 percent.

  July 20, 2011, 1:55 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca

• Tesla to ride Toyota RAV4 EV production, land $100 million

  Tesla will garner $100 million from Toyota Motor Corp. for producing the electric powertrain system for the RAV4 EV.

  July 20, 2011, 9:57 AM PDT | By Larry Dignan