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Larry Dignan
Larry Dignan
Editor-in-Chief
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.
Larry Dignan
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
Archive: 01-2012
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Cheap LED lights drive push towards solar in developing countries
Companies are starting to invest in providing affordable solar-powered LED lights in developing countries.
January 28, 2012, 11:35 AM PST | By Hannah Waters
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Weight loss program for man’s best friend
Nestle launches a new tool to aid Fido’s growing waistline.
January 28, 2012, 10:04 AM PST | By Amy Kraft
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Leaked EU documents rank biofuel emissions higher than crude oil
Leaked documents from the EU rank the carbon emissions of some biofuels — including top crops palm, soybean, and rapeseed oil — on par with oil from tar sands.
January 28, 2012, 9:41 AM PST | By Hannah Waters
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Jewelry made from rifles
Company turns weapons into wearable art to reduce guns in African countries.
January 28, 2012, 6:48 AM PST | By Amy Kraft
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Feedback Friday: what would you like to see on SmartPlanet?
It’s Feedback Friday: in this open thread, tell us what you want to see on SmartPlanet.
January 27, 2012, 6:18 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Jobless artist lives in house literally made of money
Living proof that you may not be made of money, but your house could be.
January 27, 2012, 3:08 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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The Morning Briefing: Oil - rising price, an endless search
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads around the web. This morning we’re reading about crude oil pricing and the future search for the energy...
January 27, 2012, 2:03 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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SAP publishes sustainability report, touts compliance methods
Varian Medical Systems explains how it is using SAP software to support both its sustainability and compliance efforts.
January 26, 2012, 2:35 PM PST | By Rachel King
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Robots clean up hospital epidemics
Xenex is a mobile, robotic device that uses pulsed light technology to eradicate germs more effectively.
January 26, 2012, 4:03 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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USDA new ‘Plant Hardiness Zone’ map released
The USDA has released a new version of its ‘Plant Hardiness Zone’ map.
January 26, 2012, 2:43 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne