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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: 07-2012
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The Morning Briefing: The politics of oil
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about the politics and price of the oil industry.
July 30, 2012, 11:49 PM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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The Morning Briefing: Exploring space
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about space and technology.
July 30, 2012, 12:06 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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Need a secure password? Store it in your subconscious
A new system doesn’t require you to actively remember your computer passwords.
July 29, 2012, 3:26 PM PDT | By Sarah Korones
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Could shooting lasers into the sky make it rain?
Researchers are working on ways to eliminate future droughts by shooting lasers into the clouds.
July 29, 2012, 10:18 AM PDT | By Sarah Korones
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Wireless pedestrian detection identifies bystanders in blindspots
General Motors is working on a new Wi-Fi system for automobiles that can help drivers identify nearby pedestrians and cyclists on the road.
July 29, 2012, 8:55 AM PDT | By Amy Kraft
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Solar cells for windows that generate electricity
A team of researchers have developed a type of solar panel that goes on windows without sacrificing a person’s view. The thin transparent solar cells invented by UCLA’s materials...
July 28, 2012, 2:37 AM PDT | By Amy Kraft
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Insight100 lets you keep shampoo in your carry-on
A UK-based company has developed a scanning device that can identify the contents of a liquid bottle in a matter of seconds.
July 28, 2012, 1:10 AM PDT | By Amy Kraft
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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 materials.
July 27, 2012, 12:40 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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World first: The dengue vaccine that eradicates multiple strains
A new type of vaccine, the first developed to combat dengue fever, has been able to protect individuals against three of the four current viral strains.
July 26, 2012, 12:00 PM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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The Morning Briefing: The Olympics and tech
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’e reading about the Olympic game and the use of technology.
July 26, 2012, 1:27 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne