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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.
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Archive: 02-2012
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The Morning Briefing: Bird flu research and political plays
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about bird flu research and the political issues associated...
February 15, 2012, 1:05 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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With MITx, free education for the masses
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s new open-source education platform promises to bring free online education to the masses. The name? MITx.
February 14, 2012, 9:22 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Microsemi signs on to electric aircraft effort
The Actuation 2015 consortium funded by the European Union welcomes another member in its quest to develop the underpinnings for an all-electric aircraft.
February 14, 2012, 8:55 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Citizenship by investment - a passport for a price
The demand for a ’second passport’ has resulted in citizenship being offered for 250k - but what are the advantages?
February 14, 2012, 7:57 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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Darpa dodges Obama’s budget cuts
In the aftermath of the U.S. budget release, Darpa has survived unscathed.
February 14, 2012, 6:33 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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UK rail service introduces ‘carbon free’ trains
Schenker is planning to open several wind farms in order to help power UK rail services through renewable energy.
February 14, 2012, 6:26 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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Office work increases toxicity in bloodstreams?
Are office blocks damaging to a worker’s health?
February 14, 2012, 6:24 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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The Morning Briefing: Climate change
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading the latest news concerning climate change.
February 14, 2012, 2:03 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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DuPont, Yingli ink $100 million solar pact
Under the deal, Yingli will buy photovoltaic materials such as DuPont’s Solamet photovoltaic metallization pastes.
February 13, 2012, 2:05 PM PST | By Larry Dignan
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Business practices: The cultural exchange
Ten tips on how to clinch international deals without making a cultural faux pas.
February 13, 2012, 2:03 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne