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August 21 2012

Feeding the Future

People Who Eat Breakfast Are Smarter And Skinnier

People Who Eat Breakfast Are Smarter And Skinnier

This infographic makes incredibly clear the multiple benefits of a morning meal: a faster brain and better eating habits throughout the day.

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Want A Clean Ocean? Wear More Pearls

Want A Clean Ocean? Wear More Pearls

Pearl farming is emerging as one of the most sustainable ocean-based economies, and a good way for small island nations to protect their oceans while also increasing revenue.

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In The Future, Diapers Will Be Made Out Of Sugar

In The Future, Diapers Will Be Made Out Of Sugar

Right now, diapers--like everything else--are made out of oil. But new innovations may soon allow microorganisms to make a key ingredient in super-absorbent polymers, just from eating some sweets.

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Mapping Cities’ Drug Problems From Their Sewage

Mapping Cities’ Drug Problems From Their Sewage

To correctly focus drug enforcement and treatment, it’s important to know how many people are doing drugs and what drugs they’re doing. The problem is that people don’t like sharing that information. But they can’t help what they put in their toilets.

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Electric Avenue

BMW Brings Luxury Electric Vehicle Sharing To The U.S.

BMW Brings Luxury Electric Vehicle Sharing To The U.S.

The new service, which uses only electric cars, could be the perfect exposure for drivers to get used to the idea before they buy one themselves.

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The Future Of Collaboration

You Might Already Be Rich In The Newest Alternative Currency: Social

You Might Already Be Rich In The Newest Alternative Currency: Social

Written by: Gee Chuang

Bitcoins developed as an alternative to the international banking system, but a new form of financial interaction is taking shape on the world’s social networks. What is the currency of reputation and good will worth?

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This Company Wants To Grow Your Vegetables In A Warehouse

Feeding the Future

This Company Wants To Grow Your Vegetables In A Warehouse

What started as a system to grow hydroponic pot is now being used to grow fresh produce quickly and without access to an actual farm.

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