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The Invention That Changed March Madness
For my basketball friends, a little something innovative to consider as we head to the Final Four. (Go Badgers!): The NCAA’s March Madness tournament is in full swing, and in addition to the players and the coaches, our team here at WNYC Radio is watching out for the whistles on the court. We are blowing the…
A little charge goes a long way
I’ve had laptops and phones that can keep a charge for a long time, and then there are the ones that started out powerful but lost longevity over time. We all plug in our gadgets, but I leaving them plugged in can decrease the battery’s lifespan, and we’ve all learned that the hard way. I…
Turbine Blades Made Out Of Vegetables!
The next generation of turbine wind blades may someday come from natural fibers and plant-based plastics from soybean, linseed, and other vegetable oils, instead of oil-based polymers. Here is the story from Fast Company: A world powered by wind sounds super clear, until you start having to replace football-field-sized turbine blades. But what if they…
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Black Friday changed forever by innovation!
From apps that reward you for walking into a store, and guide you toward purchases, to unstaffed digital stores that track customers’ shopping habits, Black Friday is getting to be a game-changer for retailers. Check out the latest gadgets and high-tech influences: Post by Innovations.
