Jamaican Mud Bursting With Rare-Earth Elements

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A new source of rare earth elements could break up China's monopoly, but what will it mean for the environment? Read more →

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Top 10 Green Gadgets Featured In 2012

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Of the hundreds of gadgets, gizmos, tools and toys we've featured this year, some are wildly futuristic while others are already available for online purchase. Which was your favorite? Read more →

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IBM’s Annual ’5 in 5′ List Senses Artificial Intelligence On The Horizon

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This year IBM presents 'The 5 in 5' in five sensory categories, highlighting innovations that will touch our lives and see us into the future. Read more →

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Minuscule MIT Implant Powered By Ear’s Biological Battery

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MIT researchers created a tiny chip that's powered by the ear's own electrical plant--without affecting hearing. Read more →

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3 Ways Technology Will Speed Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts

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Technology, especially the mobile kind, has revolutionized the way we prepare for and deal with natural disasters. Here are three resources you'll need in the days ahead. Read more →

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Open-Source Phone Pushes The Boundaries Of DIY Tech

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High-Low Tech's self-made, operational phone is low impact and free from the constraints of mass production. Read more →

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Report Predicts LED Price Will Be Cut In Half By 2020

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High prices have made consumers hesitant to switch from other light bulbs to LEDs. A new report predicts that technological innovation will smash this barrier in the next 8 years. Read more →

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E-Waste Bikini Makes Painful Statement About Women In Tech

E-Waste Bikini

You won't see this "wearable technology" at the beach; instead, it's making a statement about gender roles, and the lack of women in technology. Read more →

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