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Economics & Business Oct 15, 2015

A touch of frugal genius

A "gutsy" Indian approach to innovation is being echoed worldwide by multinational companies adopting "frugal" approaches that help them do business faster, better and cheaper.

Analytical Chemistry Apr 8, 2014

Inspired by a music box, Stanford bioengineer creates $5 chemistry set (w/ video)

(Âé¶¹ÒùÔº) —Manu Prakash won a contest to develop the 21st-century chemistry set. His version, based on a toy music box, is small, robust, programmable and costs $5. It can inspire young scientists and also address developing-world ...

Other Aug 16, 2012

Wedding digital with traditional: Event showcases imaginative metaLAB efforts to display data

During a crowded reception at Harvard’s Arts @ 29 Garden, Travis K. Bost, M.Des.S. ’12, reached toward a small shelf of books and removed a green volume.

Consumer & Gadgets Jan 29, 2011

Macworld shines without superstar Apple

From star-gazing iPad applications to crystal-encrusted iPhone cases, a universe of products spun off of Apple gadgets flourished at Macworld Expo despite the absence of the sun around which they revolve.

Internet Aug 27, 2009

New generation of coupons means users clip less

(AP) -- Electronic coupons, arriving by cell phone, Twitter, e-mail and Facebook, are helping generate an old standby's comeback and bringing in new, younger customers.

Consumer & Gadgets Apr 9, 2009

Few Android phones ... yet

We were told to expect them. Over the last few weeks the Web has been awash with speculation that many handset makers would unveil competitors to the G1, the first mobile phone to operate on Google's Android system, at the ...

Hi Tech & Innovation Mar 30, 2009

Teachers cutting paper usage; kids loving it

In some school classrooms, paper is becoming more of a relic than an educational staple.

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