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The editor's corner, where the day's headlines are discussed and dissected.
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
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A smart kitchen for a lazy chef
Could a smart kitchen turn lazy microwave users into gourmet chefs?
August 23, 2012 1:50pm |
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The Morning Briefing: The broadband debate
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about broadband deployment and services.
1 | August 23, 2012 1:57am |
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ToS;DR reads Terms of Service for you
A new project aims to fix the biggest lie on the web: 'I have read and agree to the Terms.'
1 | August 22, 2012 11:06am |
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Meet the electronic nose that sniffs out danger
An electronic nose that can sniff out minute amounts of chemicals may be hitting the market soon.
August 22, 2012 5:23am |
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The robot hand that disarms explosives
A new robot hand takes on the task of manipulating and disarming bombs.
3 | August 22, 2012 4:27am |
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China raises rare-earth exports
China has increased its 2012 rare-earth export quota amid international pressure.
August 22, 2012 12:29am |
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The Morning Briefing: Biofuels
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about biofuel production.
11 | August 21, 2012 11:55pm |
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A savvy design that saves student lives
New York University's Bobst Library was host to several student suicides over the last decade. How do you design the danger out of classic 1960s architecture? Joel Sanders Architect finds a solution.
3 | August 21, 2012 8:21am |
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A smartphone that knows when you're stressed
New smartphone software can detect stress based on patterns in your voice.
August 21, 2012 7:46am |
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New York: Turning sewage into savings
When a sprawling urban city like New York's drainage system can be overwhelmed with the smallest amount of rain, what can be done?
1 | August 21, 2012 5:47am |
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NASA's next mission: Probing Red Planet's core
NASA's next mission will land a probe on Mars in 2016 to study why the Red Planet went down a different evolutionary path than Earth did, the agency has announced.
August 21, 2012 2:41am |
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Could regular brushing prevent Dementia?
A U.S. study has suggested that healthy gums and teeth may help prevent developing dementia.
August 21, 2012 2:10am |
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Hackers join McAfee to combat electric vehicle viruses
A team of hackers working for security company McAfee is one of a small number of firms considering the ways to protect electric vehicles (EVs) from security threats.
6 | August 21, 2012 1:31am |
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The Morning Briefing: Smart materials
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about smart materials.
August 20, 2012 11:26pm |
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Could brightening clouds combat global warning?
Researchers have revived the idea of brightening clouds to cool down the Earth.
4 | August 20, 2012 2:42pm |
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Could penny-sized 'microthrusters' propel satellites?
A rocket thruster no bigger than a penny may be the future of powering small satellites in space.
August 20, 2012 11:02am |
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Performance-enhancing gym clothes
Slip into a garment by Move and the clothes will help you improve your Pilates technique.
August 20, 2012 9:43am |
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The Morning Briefing: Surprising uses for DNA
"The Morning Briefing" as SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about interesting uses for DNA.
August 19, 2012 11:59pm |
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MIT's EyeRing sees for the visually impaired
A new finger-worn camera can identify nearby objects for the visually impaired.
August 19, 2012 7:38pm |
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Investing in 3D printed meat
Billionaire Peter Thiel is backing a startup that wants to print 3D leather products and meat.
2 | August 18, 2012 8:45am |