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Smart Takes
Archive: 01-2012
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New male contraceptive zaps sperm
A new kind of male contraceptive uses ultrasound technology to ‘zap’ away sperm counts.
January 31, 2012, 4:15 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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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.
January 31, 2012, 3:51 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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Artist creates geeky decor from e-waste
Our electronic waste is piling up - why not sit on it?
January 31, 2012, 2:10 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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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, 1:31 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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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.
January 30, 2012, 1:47 PM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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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.
January 30, 2012, 1:04 PM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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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.
January 30, 2012, 9:05 AM PST | By Ina Damm Muri
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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?
January 30, 2012, 8:27 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Can mobile wallet tech save retail stores?
Britons are ‘no longer willing to queue’ according to government research. Could mobile technology help struggling retailers stay afloat?
January 30, 2012, 6:03 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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Genetic mutation increases risk of Type 2 diabetes?
A new study released by Imperial College London suggests that a faulty gene may increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
January 30, 2012, 2:40 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne