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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: 05-2012
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Drug found to combat parasite that kills thousands worldwide
A drug, already in use to combat arthritis, may be a promising candidate to help developing countries with parasitic infection.
May 21, 2012, 2:56 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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The Morning Briefing: Rare earth materials
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about rare earth material supply.
May 21, 2012, 1:51 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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Italian jewelers fuse innovation with tradition to get ahead
Italian jewelers use innovative laser techniques to keep artisan designs alive and competitive.
May 20, 2012, 9:52 PM PDT | By Ina Damm Muri
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ViviSat comes to the rescue of struggling satellites
A new space vehicle could prolong the lifespan of ailing satellites by providing them with on-the-spot treatment.
May 20, 2012, 7:59 PM PDT | By Sarah Korones
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One model solves cancer treatment and Wi-Fi problems
A physicist has developed a new nano scale model that can make cancer treatments safer and Wi-Fi connections more secure.
May 20, 2012, 7:35 PM PDT | By Ina Damm Muri
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New York City considers privatizing parking meters
Careful to avoid the mistakes of Chicago, New York considers turning over its parking meters to the private sector.
May 20, 2012, 5:45 PM PDT | By Sarah Korones
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Floor tiles harness power from pedestrians
London-based startup company Pavegen Systems designed floor tiles that convert kinetic energy from footsteps into renewable electricity.
May 20, 2012, 3:50 PM PDT | By Amy Kraft
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Wearable brain sensor helps workers multitask
Scientists at MIT, Indiana and Tufts University have developed a wearable brain sensor that can detect when a user is overwhelmed.
May 20, 2012, 8:09 AM PDT | By Sarah Korones
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Glove translates sign language gestures into spoken words
Students at Cornell University developed a prototype of a glove that translates sign language into spoken words.
May 19, 2012, 7:44 PM PDT | By Amy Kraft
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Air-conditioned bulletproof vest provides cool protection
Scientists in Switzerland create bulletproof vests with built-in cooling systems, providing relief for overheated soldiers or police officers.
May 19, 2012, 6:00 PM PDT | By Sarah Korones