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A look at prosthetics through the centuries
The London Science Museum has images of thousands of medical objects that span 3,000 years of medical history. From a female mummy's prosthetic toe to a pair of gas-powered arms for a 12-year old.
March 13, 2012 3:22pm |
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New speed record set for 3-D nanoprinting
The faster printing process could improve the feasibility of printing nanoscale components for biomedical applications.
March 13, 2012 1:03pm |
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Another way to make solar panels: grow 'em
Bye-bye ingots and wafers, hello silicon garden. A Colorado startup and DOE claim to slash the cost, waste and energy of making silicon solar cells. They're starting production soon.
March 13, 2012 12:10pm |
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Using atoms as a scalpel to cut silicon solar cell costs in half
Twin Creeks Technologies came out of stealth mode to unveil high-energy ion equipment that makes uber-thin wafers of crystalline silicon.
March 13, 2012 11:46am |
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Smartspace 1.0, think Smart Car as an apartment
Smartspace 1.0 has quite a few kinks, but living in one of the most expensive cities in the US does too. Will Patrick Kennedy's tiny developments go big?
1 | March 13, 2012 10:41am |
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In age of all-electronic tolling, 76% penalty for cash
Don't like your E-ZPass or similar electronic tolling gadget? Tough. The Pennsylvania Turnpike may soon charge a 76 percent fee to analog drivers.
March 13, 2012 9:33am |
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Texas Instruments, iRobot partner on 'intelligent' robots
Texas Instruments and iRobot will partner to develop robotic technology based on TI's OMAP platform.
March 13, 2012 9:14am |
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Video games replace physical therapy for Parkinson's patients
Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurological disease after Alzheimer's. An estimated 1.5 million Americans suffer from the condition, which causes slowness of movement, tremors, and...
1 | March 13, 2012 8:53am
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South Korea's smart meters avert the need for nuclear plants?
Can South Korea's household smart meters circumvent the need for a nuclear power plant?
2 | March 13, 2012 8:19am |
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In Illinois, a burgeoning smart grid hub
A new report from Illinois boasts that the state is on track to lead the United States in smart grid infrastructure deployment. Naturally!
March 13, 2012 8:00am |
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Dogs trained to detect oil spills in the Arctic?
Oil company Shell is training dogs to 'sniff out' oil spills beneath ice and snow in the Arctic.
March 13, 2012 7:43am |
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DARPA director departs for Google
Regina Dugan, the director of DARPA, the U.S. Department of Defense's research arm, is departing for Google.
March 13, 2012 7:15am |
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Fiat's 500L gets lukewarm reception at Geneva Auto Show
Fiat hopes North American drivers looking for a family-friendly version of its compact 500 will turn to the roomier 500L. Critics aren't so sure.
1 | March 13, 2012 5:51am |
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Software compresses sales cycles, thwarts 'maverick selling'
Selectica Guided Selling helps sales teams quote and close deals more quickly, while preventing unsanctioned discounts or product configurations.
1 | March 13, 2012 5:25am |
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Parent work environment linked to ASD
Researchers suggest a link between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and parental occupational exposures.
2 | March 13, 2012 5:15am |
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Pfizer: Europe is 'undermining' drug innovation
Does European legislation stifle advances in pharmaceuticals?
6 | March 13, 2012 4:54am |
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Renault debuts first 'affordable' electric car
Last week, Renault debuted the Zoe, a city car that will start around $21,300 in the UK after tax incentives.
3 | March 13, 2012 4:00am |
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Globe-trotting hitchhikers: invasive species assault U.S. waters
Non-native organisms create economic, ecological and social problems in the United States. Will new regulations, scientific findings and innovative solutions win the all-out war against these...
4 | March 13, 2012 3:00am |
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The Morning Briefing: Is your workplace safe?
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must reads from the web. This morning we're reading about employee safety legislation and fines.
1 | March 13, 2012 1:27am |
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How to spark creativity
Is creativity innate? Researchers are exploring the science of creativity and Jonah Lehrer argues that anyone can use their findings to learn to be creative.
8 | March 12, 2012 10:06pm |