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Crystal 'flowers' bloom in Harvard nanotech lab

Fri, May 17, 2013 2:00 PM
by Jillian Scharr, TechNewsDaily
Harvard researchers have found a way to shape microscopic crystals into complex and often beautiful structures.

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Fuel facts of life: Corn ethanol is out, and cellulosic ethanol from biomass is in
Tue, May 05, 2009 2:16 PM by Jim Motavalli
The EPA's sweeping revision to the federal renewable energy standard encourages development of high-yield ethanol from biomass.
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Flying green
Tue, May 05, 2009 4:43 AM by PlentyMag.com
Flying tops the list of eco-sins, but redemption is in sight.
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Why we are losing what we cannot teach
Mon, May 04, 2009 3:10 PM by PlentyMag.com
Knowledge that can only be learned through experience is being forgotten as modern life pushes people away from generalized learning.
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Gassing up green
Mon, May 04, 2009 1:31 PM by PlentyMag.com
As enviro-minded consumer choices go mainstream, even traditionally un-green businesses like convenience marts are implementing environmental initiatives.
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Media Mayhem: You’ve got the whole world in your hands

Mon, May 04, 2009 5:03 AM

Environmental activists are bringing problems (and solutions) right to your desktop via Google Earth.
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Video: Saving Chrysler with green cars
Fri, May 01, 2009 11:57 AM by Jim Motavalli
If Chrysler is going to recover from bankruptcy, it'll need innovative clean car technology. See the new vehicles in this exclusive video.
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Who is White Mike?
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 7:33 PM by Karl Burkart
Mystery shark sniping campaign has D.C. and L.A. all abuzz.
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Omigod: A vivid two minutes in the ultra-fast Tesla Model S
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 1:11 PM by Jim Motavalli
Tesla's new sedan makes its New York debut with green celebs like 'Who Killed the Electric Car's Chris Paine, and MNN was riding in the backseat.
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Organic auto mechanics
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 5:13 AM by PlentyMag.com
Mechanics are giving the auto repair business a tuneup with organic materials and careful recycling
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Solar power may help save the Black Neck Crane
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 4:10 AM by Karl Burkart
SELF, the Solar Electric Light Fund, pioneers solar project in the Himalayan forests of Bhutan.
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Coolio transformed into breakdancing polar bear
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM by Karl Burkart
Student filmmakers win Environment Agency film competition by casting Coolio as a water-wasting polar bear.
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The Fortune Brainstorm: Green with MNN CEO Joel Babbit

Wed, Apr 29, 2009 2:46 PM

Watch MNN CEO Joel Babbit speak at the Fortune Brainstorm Green.
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Tesla S on Letterman tonight
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 1:51 PM by Jim Motavalli
The battery-powered Tesla S--$57,400 for sub-six-second zero-to-60 times--will be exchanging snappy one-liners with Dave.
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SELF takes King Hussein Prize
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 2:37 AM by Karl Burkart
Bob Freling of the Solar Electric Light Fund wins coveted award for providing solar power to villages in need.
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Hand dryer that is greener and cleaner
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 4:33 PM by PlentyMag.com
Ever debated within your green conscience whether to use paper towels or the hand dryer? Now you have a much friendlier option.
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