Thursday, August 19, 2010

Volcano power: Saint Lucia to tap into geothermal energy

War against superbugs: A coating that can kill MRSA upon contact

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scientists develop a nanocomposite capable of killing MRSA. Read the full story

Volcano power: Saint Lucia to tap into geothermal energy

In a quest for energy independence, the Saint Lucian government signs an agreement with Qualibou Energy Inc. to develop and export geothermal power. Read the full story

General Motors files for IPO; requires supply chain efficiency, cleantech support to succeed

In an attempt to distance itself from its bankruptcy and shake for good its "Government Motors" nickname, GM has filed for an IPO. Read the full story

Testing for disease with paper the size of a postage stamp

It's postage stamp-sized technology with global implications for healthcare. Read the full story

Antagonism may increase risk of heart attack, stroke

Antagonistic individuals, especially those who are manipulative and aggressive, show greater increases in arterial thickening. Read the full story

In international innovation race, U.S. researchers need entrepreneurial mindset, national vision

In an exclusive interview, Stevens Institute of Technology's Malcolm Kahn says that the only way for America to compete on the global stage is to be entrepreneurial. Read the full story

Whisky-powered cars earn themselves a toast

Corn-based biofuels are just so staid, you know? Read the full story

Free guide to top grad schools for corporate sustainability

Net Impact's annual guide features student-contributed profiles for programs that address corporate responsibility, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Read the full story

Why iPads are taking off in hospitals

Doctors and nurses are blending their professional and personal lives. Read the full story

San Francisco pilots demand-driven parking rates

San Francisco applies laws of supply and demand economics to free up scarcity of curbside parking. Read the full story

Economist: telecom and tech will lead economic recovery, but how strongly?

Economist Michael Mandel says communications and information technology delivery are likely to be the industries leading the way. Read the full story

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