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Did Alan Lomax Invent Pandora?

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Feb 3, 2012 09:06 AM ET | 0

His methods for categorizing music are similar to algorithms used today by music streaming sites. Read more

Edison Bests Jobs as Top Innovator in Poll

Posted by Lori Cuthbert Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:32 PM ET | 0

A poll of 16 to 25-year-olds on innovation turns up a few unexpected twists. Read more

Edison Bests Jobs as Top Innovator in Poll

Device Drowns Out Dentist’s Drill

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:00 AM ET | 0

A headphone device could drown out the high-pitched sound of a dentist's drill. Read more

Another Promising Tricorder X PRIZE Entry

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Jan 2, 2012 09:57 AM ET | 0

This device could bring medical diagnostics into the hands of patients. Read more

Another Promising Tricorder X PRIZE Entry

Teen Team Wins Top Siemens Foundation Award

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Dec 29, 2011 01:24 PM ET | 0

This team won a $100,000 scholarship for using an Xbox Kinect to analyze the gait of patients with movement affecting injuries. Read more

Teen Team Wins Top Siemens Foundation Award

Roll Out With Motorized Shoes

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Dec 22, 2011 02:11 PM ET | 0

Company plans to roll out their first batch of spnKix by 2012, but they need your help. Read more

Microchip-Reading Pet Door Keeps Strays Out

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:23 AM ET | 0

This pet door only opens for recognized, microchipped cats, and then locks the door behind them. Read more

Microchip-Reading Pet Door Keeps Strays Out

Meet Prospero: Robo-Farmer on Six Legs

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Dec 21, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

A new autonomous robot is inspired by the swarming skills of insects, birds and fish. Read more

New Bio-Bulbs Could Help You Sleep

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Dec 19, 2011 09:56 AM ET | 0

A LED bio-bulb would help late-night workers and long distance travelers keep their natural sleep habits intact. Read more

Paper Makes Touch Screen Displays

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Dec 16, 2011 06:39 PM ET | 0

Interactivity comes to plain sheets of paper. Read more

Siri Hacked Into Rotary Phone

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Dec 16, 2011 06:11 PM ET | 0

This rotary phone just got turned into one huge Bluetooth headset. Read more

Oona Stand Loves All Smart Phones

Posted by Christina Ortiz Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:23 PM ET | 0

This small stand is made from anodized aluminum and sticks to any smooth surface. Read more

Taller Computer Chips Get Smaller

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:47 PM ET | 0

Scientists are going vertical with components on computer chips. Read more

Board Games Originated as Elite Pastime

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Dec 6, 2011 10:23 AM ET | 0

Board games began as an exclusive pastime for the elite, with the Roman Empire spreading their popularity throughout Europe. Read more

World's Largest Tesla Coils Set To Strike

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Dec 2, 2011 02:31 PM ET | 0

The coils will be 10 stories high and generate 200-foot-long arcs of high-voltage electricity. Read more

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