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Could It Happen Here, Here, or There? A Map Of Nuclear Risk
Nature News and Columbia University team up and produce a Google Earth map that makes nuclear risk stark.Nature News and Columbia University have joined forces to make a Google Earth map showing the...
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Work Smart: Viz Wiz Nicholas Felton Guides Us Through Worlds Of Data
Making sense of our data-saturated world requires a combination of technical and design skill. Nicholas Felton, also known as Feltron, is among the most talented creators of information graphics and...
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Lend To Carbon-Cutting Entrepreneurs With Kiva's New Green Loan Program
Chances are, you've at least heard of Kiva, the microfinancing nonprofit that allows users to give bite-sized loans to entrepreneurs in poverty-stricken regions. Because people like to feel good by...
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Welcome To JihadVille
These days, gamification is so hot that everyone is fascinated by it--even terrorists.Is there no productivity issue that can't be solved with gamification? Unlikely, as gamification, the idea of...
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The Secrets Behind Google's Push Into Renewable Power
In the past two weeks, Google has made two staggeringly large renewable energy investments: a $168 million investment in the Ivanpah solar farm, and a $100 million investment in the world's largest...
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How The Chinese Became Global Branding Geniuses
In the same way China approached its preparations for the Beijing Olympics, businesses have fully detailed each sensory impression a product will have on consumers. One company's ultimate objective:...
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What Happens If There Are Smoking Bans In Every State?
It's only taken half a century or so, but the American public has finally realized and come to accept that inhaling additive-laden smoke--first or second-hand (or third-hand, even)--isn't the...
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Introducing A Priceline For Live Events
Concerts and sporting events have long needed a way to efficiently fill every seat in the house. ScoreBig might be the ticket.The organizers of live events have a problem. Every year, on average, 40%...
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iFive: Nintendo Profits Tank, Lenovo's Honeycomb Tablet, White iPhone 4 With...
1. Nintendo has released financial data suggesting it's slipping mightily--versus last year, its net sales of $12.4 billion until March 31st are down 29%, and profits have slumped 66%. The new 3DS...
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China Gets Copyright Right, Punishes Baidu For Pirate Music Links
China may be wising up to international condemnation of its lax copyright protection standards, as the Ministry of Culture has revealed it will "punish" local search giant Baidu for facilitating...
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A Vision Of Our Shopping Future
A pair of apps try to remake the experience of shopping. Are they the game-changers they think they are?Two new apps--one for the iPad, the other for the iPhone--intend to remake the way we shop.The...
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Truvia's Test: Can Diet Sweeteners Go Natural?
Illustration by Dan WintersWhen supersecretive agriculture giant Cargill decided to attack the no-calorie-sweetener market dominated by Sweet'N Low, Splenda, and Equal, it sent its best marketers and...
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China: The Small Steps Forward
Text and Photographs by Mark LeongFor the residents of one neighborhood in Shenzhen, China, the New Balance sneaker is more than a shoe. It's a path to a better life, buying material comforts,...
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Cisco's Virtual Doctor Will See You Now
Deepak Chandrasekar gets his eye examined by internist Seema Sangwan (on screen). Nurse Xenia Khesin assists. | Photograph by Cody PickensCisco's new health-networking systems could transform health...
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The Big Thirst: Nothing’s Quite So Thirsty As A Las Vegas Golf Course
Strict controls and smart re-use means the water that happens on Vegas links stays on Vegas links. Fact: A single, 18-hole round of golf at a typical Las Vegas golf course requires 2,507 gallons of...
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AT&T's Cell Phone Tower-In-A-Trunk For Disaster Zones
In emergency situations, establishing reliable comms can be vital for saving lives--but often established grids are taken out by the disaster itself. Enter AT&T's portable cell phone...
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How NFC Shopping Will Save You Money While You Wave Your Phone Like A Loon
A French startup is launching a shelf-edge NFC system that demonstrates why NFC could revolutionize shopping, add value, and save you some money in the process. Get ready to wave your phone in the air...
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A New Way to Find Parking Spots Online (And Pay What They're Really Worth)
San Francisco, with a large population crammed into a very small footprint, can be notoriously hard to park in. But, as it's also one of the tech-savviest cities in the country, they've come up with a...
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Why Dropbox Avoids Industry Buzzwords Like "The Cloud"
"The cloud" is the biggest and most overused buzzword in the tech industry. You can't turn on the TV today without seeing ads from Microsoft, IBM, or Cisco touting the cloud in some form. Take the...
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Barnes & Noble Beats Amazon To The Android App Punch, But Kindle Will Likely...
Barnes & Noble just revamped its Nook tablet with a specially tweaked Android makeover and a curated app store. B&N is now promoting its Nook Color Android e-reader as the "best value tablet"...
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