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Japan's Suzuki throws in towel on U.S. auto market
After 27 years, the Japanese company is halting automobile sales in the United States.
1 | November 6, 2012 6:19am |
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In China, transit disruption prompts calls to ban Wi-Fi
Rush hour subway service in Shenzhen, China was disrupted for more than an hour last week. Some blame Internet-connected portable devices.
November 6, 2012 5:56am |
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Your voting rights (if you're American)
Americans: Did you know that you can legally take up to two hours off from work to vote today?
November 6, 2012 5:55am |
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Need rare earths? Try the Idaho-Montana border
Near where Lewis and Clark crossed the Continental Divide in the Bitterroot Mountains, a U.S. company wiil scour for rare earths. But will it help free the nation from China's grip?
November 6, 2012 5:49am |
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How do astronauts vote from space?
Just because you're orbiting Earth doesn't mean you can't participate in its politics.
November 6, 2012 5:22am |
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Solar power gains ground in Germany
Europe's largest economy shows that solar power can succeed even in northern climates.
November 6, 2012 3:00am |
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The Morning Briefing: High speed rail
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about high-speed transport.
1 | November 5, 2012 10:32pm |
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Haworth prescribes a sleeping capsule for productivity
The office design experts put the power in power naps.
November 5, 2012 8:34pm |
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With mind-controlled 'bionic leg,' amputee climbs 103 stories
In an impressive feat for bionic limbs, a man climbs Chicago's tallest tower.
November 5, 2012 2:15pm |
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Why you can't vote online in the U.S. election
Wish you could skip the long lines at your polling place and vote online? Here's why you can't.
9 | November 5, 2012 10:32am |
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The case for putting genomic data in the cloud securely
Putting genomic data on the cloud could enable physicians to deliver a whole new level of personalization to patient care. The Coriell Institute's Scott Megill and IBM's Dan Pelino explain.
November 5, 2012 8:04am |
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Mexico City unveils new subway line
One of the world's largest subways just got bigger.
November 5, 2012 6:17am |
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At Sifteo, moving gaming from TV to table
A novel block-shaped interactive gaming system connects the best of old and new.
November 5, 2012 5:44am |
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Yahoo to sell genetic home testing kits
Yahoo will soon begin selling home genetic testing kits for the general public to find out if they are susceptible to particular diseases.
2 | November 5, 2012 4:58am |
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Toyota affiliate buys half a Canadian rare earth deposit
Fed up with Chinese control of vital rare earths, companies like the Japanese auto giant are tapping into a growing movement to open mines in other countries.
November 5, 2012 4:56am |
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Toyota's growth forecast boosted through sales recovery
Toyota has raised profit forecasts as the carmaker enjoys recovering sales figures in the U.S. and Japan.
November 5, 2012 3:20am |
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Q&A;: Temple Grandin, animal scientist and autism advocate
In a recent interview from her field station in Colorado, the renowned animal scientist describes the benefits of 'thinking in pictures,' misunderstandings about autism and what keeps her motivated.
3 | November 5, 2012 3:00am |
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3D houses "grown" like bones
Softkill has developed a 3D printing technique for large scale construction which mimics the growth process of bones.
7 | November 5, 2012 2:47am |
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The Morning Briefing: Business continuity
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about business continuity.
November 4, 2012 11:28pm |
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In India, Google funds campaign against bonded labor
DELHI -- Google helps battle the new face of a feudal crime.
1 | November 4, 2012 11:19pm |