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The Scope of Word Energy Chalenges

August 14, 2010
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The U.S. has plentiful sources of energy; we have simply decided not to use most of them for technical, environmental and political reasons. This article does a good job explaining the scope of the world’s energy consumption and what it will take to change course.

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Map: Solar Energy Projects Announced in Jan 2010

February 3, 2010

Visual overview of notable North American solar energy projects announced in Jan 2010.

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The NUI – Natural User Interface

February 3, 2010

NUI is about easing discovery so that the computing technology that surrounds you acts as a more natural and dynamic partner, not a tool, for helping you work, live and have fun.

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U.S. wind energy reached 30 gigawatts in 2009

January 27, 2010

Because many states already have mandates in place for renewable energy penetration, significant growth is projected for the foreseeable future.

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U.S. solar energy stats

January 27, 2010

Solar energy provides electricity and hot water to more than 100,000 homes, businesses and utilities in the United States. Read more Fast Facts on Solar in the U.S. [Fox News Article]

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MIT’s SixthSense Interface Demo

January 23, 2010

Pattie Meas from MIT demo’s a wearable device that enables a new way to interact with the environment.

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One of the best innovations of 2009: wallpaper

December 28, 2009

X-Flex is a new kind of wallpaper: one that’s quite possibly stronger than the wall it’s on.

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Virus hunter

May 13, 2009

Virus hunter Nathan Wolfe is outwitting the next pandemic by staying two steps ahead. How important is the discovery of unknown bacteria and viruses?

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Inner space bacteria

May 3, 2009

Canadian engineers are developing magnetic “speed-demon” bacteria that can swim through the blood stream. The goal is to load the bacteria with a drug and steer it to target a particular tissue. What do you think is more promising – microscopic machines or computer-controlled bacteria?

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X-Men grandchildren

April 30, 2009

Juan Enriquez says the big reboot is yet to come… a new hominid species. In our grandchildren’s world, the Homo Evolutis will be hominids that take direct and deliberate control over the evolution of their species… and others. Homo Evolutis: What do you think?

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