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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: 04-2012
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Building up the Arctic underground
A team of students from London’s School of Architecture are proposing the construction of underground dens in the Arctic where researchers can work and live.
April 29, 2012, 6:43 AM PDT | By Amy Kraft
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Blame the robot
An experiment on the interaction between humans and robots shows that humans hold robots accountable for errors.
April 28, 2012, 9:04 PM PDT | By Amy Kraft
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U.S. Navy awards $46 million contract for drone testing
The U.S. Navy has awarded ManTech with a three-year, $46 million contract to provide flight test support for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles. It plays into the Navy’s vision for the future.
April 27, 2012, 7:54 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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The Evolved Enterprise: Skills for survival
In a new SmartPlanet column, analyst Vinnie Mirchandani outlines four key attributes companies need to compete when technology touches all industries.
April 27, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT | By Vinnie Mirchandani
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The Morning Briefing: Smart Meter technology
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about smart meter installation and opt-out schemes.
April 26, 2012, 9:04 PM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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Philadelphia to establish open data policy
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter will sign an executive order establishing a formal open data policy for the city.
April 26, 2012, 6:47 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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The Morning Briefing: Urban development
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about urban development projects and funding.
April 25, 2012, 10:45 PM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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Scientists reveal mind-controlled robots for paraplegics
Can brain-to-machine technology be used in order to improve the lives of those who have lost the use of their limbs?
April 25, 2012, 2:26 PM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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Is ’sustainability’ a dirty word? Unilever doesn’t think so (for now, anyway)
We talk to Unilever SVP Gavin Neath about business strategy and selling sustainability — internally and externally.
April 25, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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The Morning Briefing: Smart grid technology
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about smart grid technology.
April 25, 2012, 12:58 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne