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Chevron turns a mega-jail into a microgrid
Thanks to software developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the California's Santa Rita jail can disconnect itself from the grid and function as an island.
March 22, 2012 9:19am |
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Steelcase turns 100, asks big thinkers to predict the next century
As part of its centennial celebration, furniture-maker Steelcase has gathered brief insights into the future of design and business by 100 thought leaders from around the world.
March 22, 2012 8:47am |
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Behind GE's feature-heavy refrigerator, a lean manufacturing strategy
GE's new family of top-of-the-line refrigerators is packed with tech-forward features. But the manufacturing process behind them is leaner than ever.
March 22, 2012 7:04am |
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Daily aspirin is linked to reduced cancer risk
The key to reducing cancer risk may lie in daily intake of the cheap generic drug aspirin. But a daily aspirin comes with its own negative side effects.
5 | March 22, 2012 5:26am |
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All-terrain wheelchair is built like an Army tank
With the ultra-ruggedized Action Trackchair, even the toughest terrain is "wheelchair accessible."
March 22, 2012 5:20am |
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Coworkers of the world, unite! Better architecture for co-work
As coworking starts to overtake the work world, SmartPlanet columnist C.C. Sullivan admonishes U.S. architects to take on the challenge and design better workplaces for tomorrow's collaborative...
1 | March 22, 2012 4:07am |
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One step closer to treating male baldness?
Have scientists discovered a future cure for the 'thinning forest'?
3 | March 22, 2012 4:06am |
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West Coast Electric Highway opens for traffic
A 160-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in Oregon is now up and running, with EV charging stations located every 25 miles along the route.
March 22, 2012 4:00am |
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The two-timing white knight of U.S. rare earth metals
Americans cheered when Molycorp opened the country's only rare earth mine. Freedom from China would follow. Still could. But guess which booming Asian nation Molycorp is selling to?
9 | March 22, 2012 3:34am |
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Bazaarvoice turns customer feedback into a game
Bazaarvoice is teaming with Badgeville to recognize visitors who frequently contribute feedback, ratings and expert commentary to brand customer communities.
March 22, 2012 3:08am |
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The Morning Briefing: Struggling tourism, mass cancellations, global hotspots
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about the tourism industry.
1 | March 22, 2012 2:52am |
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Sensor-managed garden goes 'beyond organic'
Web-controlled earthworm propagation bed? A water sensor array? This is not your grandma's backyard garden.
March 21, 2012 10:21pm |
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New blood test predicts heart attack weeks in advance
Scientists have found the holy grail of heart medicine: a simple blood test that can tell patients if they're in imminent danger of having a heart attack within two weeks. Look for big, misshapen...
4 | March 21, 2012 9:00pm |
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Is San Francisco's parking experiment relieving congestion?
A program to make at least one parking spot available on each block has been underway for a year in San Francisco. Is it working?
1 | March 21, 2012 8:50pm |
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'Jobless entrepreneurship' trend means more solo ventures, less hiring
The Kauffman Index shows that, despite a drop from 2010, U.S. startup activity remains above pre-recession levels. But is its definition of 'entrepreneurial' too narrow?
1 | March 21, 2012 7:55pm |
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Architects relocate the American dream to China
What happened to all those unemployed architects during the recession?
2 | March 21, 2012 6:56pm |
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Robojellies find a new fuel source
Robot jellies, used for surveillance and monitoring, can now run purely on hydrogen.
1 | March 21, 2012 6:01pm |
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Exxon Valdez tanker aka 'Oriental Nicety' heads for the scrap heap
The Exxon Valdez oil supertanker didn't go into retirement after it spilled million of gallons of crude into Alaska's Prince William Sound. It got a new name and moved. Now, it's headed for the...
March 21, 2012 2:17pm |
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Iconic U.S. hot-dog cart manufacturer goes high-end
Retrofitting high-end food trucks is the future plan for the oldest bike manufacturer in the U.S., Worksman Cycles.
March 21, 2012 12:25pm |
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In defense of running shoes
Barefoot running has seen a huge rise in popularity in recent years. But researchers conclude you're still better off sticking with your running shoes.
4 | March 21, 2012 10:04am |