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Smog-Eating Buildings Gobble Up Pollutants

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Apr 30, 2012 01:28 PM ET | 0

Ten thousand square feet of titanium dioxide-coated panels have enough cleaning power of 80 trees. Read more

Smog-Eating Buildings Gobble Up Pollutants

Ex-Neo-Nazis, Ex-Terrorists Get Social Network

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Apr 26, 2012 03:55 PM ET | 0

Against Violent Extremism creates online community where former violent extremists and victims can share their experiences. Read more

Ex-Neo-Nazis, Ex-Terrorists Get Social Network

Exchange Dog Poo For Free Wi-Fi

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Apr 25, 2012 02:45 PM ET | 0

A pilot program in Mexico City parks encourages people to clean up after their dogs. Read more

'Ninja Blocks' Ready To Restore Justice

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Apr 18, 2012 08:28 AM ET | 0

Pint-sized, sensor-equipped boxes connect to the Internet to carry out tasks and rid your life of small wrongdoings. Read more

Biodegradable Barefoot Shoes From Spain

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Apr 5, 2012 03:18 PM ET | 0

Inspired by indigenous cultures in the Amazon, these shoes are made from raw, biodegradable materials. Read more

Homeless People Are Wi-Fi Hot Spots at SXSW

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Mar 12, 2012 02:43 PM ET | 0

Privileged, laptop-toting scenesters leech Wi-Fi from the homeless as part of a controversial marketing campaign. Read more

Homeless People Are Wi-Fi Hot Spots at SXSW

Bus Stop Ad Reacts Only To Women

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:27 AM ET | 0

An organization to promote education for women in third world countries is using face recognition to target ads. Read more

Garbage Glitters In Kaleidoscope Trash Can

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Feb 17, 2012 09:07 AM ET | 0

Waste becomes psychedelic public art. Read more

Garbage Glitters In Kaleidoscope Trash Can

Nike Outfits Amputee Athletes With New Shoes

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Feb 10, 2012 09:32 AM ET | 0

Amputee athletes can run safely on these blade-fitting soles. Read more

Nike Outfits Amputee Athletes With New Shoes

Vision Quest: Liquid Lenses Adjust to Eyesight

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Feb 8, 2012 09:36 AM ET | 0

In areas lacking access to advanced eye care, glasses with liquid lenses bring new focus. Read more

Vision Quest: Liquid Lenses Adjust to Eyesight

Every Step You Take, Striiv is Watching You

Posted by Christina Ortiz Tue Jan 10, 2012 04:32 PM ET | 0

This personal fitness device uses games and challenges to motivate wearers to reach fitness goals. Read more

Every Step You Take, Striiv is Watching You

Online Game Does Real World Good

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Dec 5, 2011 02:50 PM ET | 0

This social online game has partnered with 12 nonprofits to raise money for children in need. Read more

Inflatable Solar Light is a Major DoGooder

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Nov 14, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

For every solar powered inflatable light sold, one is sent to a person in a disaster-stricken area. Read more

Inflatable Solar Light is a Major DoGooder

Urban Beehive Makes Beekeeping Chic

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:14 AM ET | 0

This concept project attracts bees to an artificial honeycomb, leaving users to reap the sweet benefits. Read more

Bill Gates Wants Us To Get Our Crap Together

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Nov 9, 2011 03:32 PM ET | 0

The Gates Foundation has awarded $100,000 to a Duke environmental engineer to develop a simple waste disposal system. Read more

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