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Catch up on green technology with eco-friendly computing, gadgets, electronics, research & innovations news.

  • 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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  • Humans show empathy for robots

    Tue, Apr 23, 2013 9:30 AM by Tanya Lewis, LiveScience

    Humans are increasingly exposed to robots in their daily lives, but little is known about how these lifelike machines influence human emotions.

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  • Mantis robot inspired by 4-legged walkers from 'Star Wars'

    Tue, Apr 23, 2013 9:20 AM

    Video: Mantis is a hexapod robot designed by Micromagic Systems that can be piloted and controlled remotely.

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  • What does the average American know about science?

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 8:00 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

    The U.S. public's knowledge of basic science and technology varies widely, according to the results of a survey by the Pew Research Center.

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  • Taxi! New York explores plug-in cabs

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 5:24 PM by Jim Motavalli

    Mayor Bloomberg wants an all-green fleet — like San Francisco — but that effort has been stymied by a lawsuit. So the 6 Nissan Leaf taxis introduced on Earth Day are a pilot program, but that might lead to greater things ahead.

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  • Live turtle bot maneuvered with remote control

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 4:30 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

    Some robot-makers exploit animals' natural intelligence and mechanics that have taken millions of years to evolve.

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  • 7 ways to trick your brain

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 3:30 PM by Douglas Main, LiveScience

    Mental shortcuts and shortcomings, which allow us to be tricked, also show us how the brain works.

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  • Ancient snail shells hint at future global warming

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 3:30 PM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    Researchers examined how carbon and oxygen isotopes were bound together in fossils, which told them how chilly or warm the water was when the snails lived.

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  • How patients and doctors are using digital medicine [Infographic]

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 1:05 PM

    The proliferation of mobile devices and apps in the medical field are creating big changes in the healthcare system.

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  • Google Doodle for Earth Day is an interactive delight

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 11:31 AM by Melissa Breyer

    The search engine shows the globe some love in celebration of April 22.

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  • Google gambles on Glass [Infographic]

    Fri, Apr 19, 2013 1:47 PM

    What is Google Glass, and will it actually be the next big thing?

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  • How to get started with Twitter #music

    Fri, Apr 19, 2013 10:43 AM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

    Twitter's slick new music app is a great new way to discover music and learn about the artists who make it.

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  • With car ownership, the bills are bigger than you think

    Fri, Apr 19, 2013 9:28 AM by Jim Motavalli

    Don't just think about gas bills when calculating your auto bottom line. Add in maintenance, depreciation, taxes and other factors and it really adds up. The average cost has hit $9,122 a year, or 60.8 cents a mile.

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  • Take a foodstagram and help feed the hungry

    Thu, Apr 18, 2013 1:01 PM by Molly Klinefelter, LAPTOP

    The FoodShareFilter is specially made for food pictures, and the company will donate the profits from your purchase to an El Salvadorian charity.

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  • Why there's a fake island on Google Earth

    Thu, Apr 18, 2013 12:45 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

    The 'island' was likely cooled volcanic lava that was spotted in the late 1800s and simply stayed in map databases.

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  • How Reddit is investigating the Boston Marathon bombings

    Thu, Apr 18, 2013 12:07 PM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

    Many Redditors know their stuff, especially when it's related to technology.

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