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Nanocomp cuts through nano-hype with truly futuristic materals
Paper that stops bullets and yarn that conducts electricity -- it sounds like sci-fi, but Nanocomp is making these futuristic dreams a reality.
The solar-powered dream world of 'Inception'
The magical dream world of 'Inception' was largely solar-powered, thanks to the initiative of Leonardo DiCaprio.
11 ways geolocation is changing the world
This year Rob Reed's 10 ways to change the world through social media goes geospatial -- plus one for good measure. Check out how mobile GPS is going to change the way we network and do good.
CoolClimate art contest: reenvision the future
New art contest travels across the web in search of inspiring images that will motivate us to take climate action.
Vindby uses computer modeling to create perfect wind turbines
Autodesk Inventor software enables engineers to design and approve small wind turbines for residential use.
Is FlipBoard the next killer social app?
A new app for the iPad is taking the social media world by storm. Will it be the next big thing since sliced twitter?
California may soon 'ban the bag'
SHFT.com launches video PSA to encourage a ban of single-use plastic grocery bags.
Why was the Deepwater Horizon alert system disabled?
The answer, it turns out, is simple: BP didn't want workers to be disturbed by "false alarms."
The Great Power Race is on
College competition intended to spur the race for clean energy solutions.
Be the One campaign to save the Gulf
It turns out BP is the one masquerading as nonprofit wetlands restoration group to help convince the public to help fund the Gulf cleanup.

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