The Top 10 Smartest Asian/Pacific Cities
Which cities in Asia and Oceania are doing the best to incorporate technology to make themselves run smoothly and make life better for their citizens?
In the Future, Will Libraries Look More Like Apple Stores?
A new library in Texas appears to be normal, until you realize it doesn’t have any books in it.
Around The World, People Are Either Fat Or Don’t Have Enough To Eat
An App That Uses Frustrated Riders’ Phones To Tell You That The Bus Will Be Late
By crowdsourcing data on speed, arrival times, cleaniness, and crowdedness, the app Moovit gives a clear picture of what’s happening in a city’s public transit system.
A New Test To Find Out If Your Water Has Been Fracked
There is a lot of talk about the dangers of fracking, but few hard facts. BaseTrace’s new technology--using DNA--will let you test to see if the natural gas extraction process has contaminated your water.
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Beijing Isn’t The Most Polluted City On Earth
Lanzhou in northwestern China is even worse, and so is Bakersfield, California, according to the World Health Organization data published in 'The Economist.'
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The Oatmeal’s Matthew Inman On His Powerful Ability To Raise Money For Good
Written by: Rachael Chong
After the followers of the irreverent comic site raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help defend it from a lawsuit, Inman realized that you can catalyze online audiences for more than just clicks.
A New Company Uses Big Data To Fight Cancer (And Rethink Basketball)
Ayasdi, a new big-data firm with close ties to Stanford University and DARPA has plans to change the way researchers analyze cancer, money laundering, and professional sports.
A British Department Store Unveils Iconic Brands With The Branding Removed
With in-store activities like meditation and a new line of logo-free products, Selfridges says "no noise, we’re shopping."
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A Glowing Messenger Bag To Keep Cyclists Safe On City Streets
There’s no need to carry your lights around when you’ve got the Halo Zero, which will make sure drivers are very, very aware of you.
