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November 29 2012
Check Out These Insane Sculptures Made From Bike Parts

Check Out These Insane Sculptures Made From Bike Parts

They’re being auctioned off by the pART Project to help bring bikes to developing countries. They are totally out of this world--and all for sale.

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The Newest High-Tech Material Has Been Growing Under Our Noses The Whole Time

The Newest High-Tech Material Has Been Growing Under Our Noses The Whole Time

Cellulose might be the secret to making cleaner plastics--and a host of other solutions. And it can be found anywhere that we grow plants.

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Scanadu’s Medical Tricorder Will Measure Your Vital Signs In Seconds

Scanadu’s Medical Tricorder Will Measure Your Vital Signs In Seconds

No more searching the medicine cabinet for the thermometer or being worried that your blood pressure is too high. Just hold this device up to your temple for a moment and you can start to track your health.

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If You Want Big Emissions Cuts, Look To The 18-Wheelers

If You Want Big Emissions Cuts, Look To The 18-Wheelers

Trucking makes up only a small percent of all traffic, but a giant percent of our total emissions. If we want to cut greenhouse gasses quickly, it’s time to revamp our freight fleet. The best part is it wouldn’t be that hard at all.

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If Data Is The New Oil, We Should Be Wary Of It

If Data Is The New Oil, We Should Be Wary Of It

Written by: Gary Burnison

Data can help us make more informed decisions, but getting too much of it without understanding it only leads to bad results.

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The Social Impact 100 Index Will Make Sure You Never Donate To A Shady Nonprofit Again

The Social Impact 100 Index Will Make Sure You Never Donate To A Shady Nonprofit Again

By setting a rigorous set of criteria, the index makes sure that it only includes organizations that are using your money to make a real, tangible difference.

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Can Architects Create A New Neighborhood Of Skyscrapers In New York?

Can Architects Create A New Neighborhood Of Skyscrapers In New York?

Hudson Yards, a series of buildings to be built over the rail yards on Manhattan’s West Side, will add a new neighborhood with the population of downtown Detroit to the Big Apple. How do you create a city within a city?

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This App Uses Cell Phone Data To Track How You’re Feeling

This App Uses Cell Phone Data To Track How You’re Feeling

It turns out that the way you use your phone is a huge window into how you’re feeling--emotionally and physically. Ginger.io is using that data to help people track their moods, and help doctors track the health of their patients.

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