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Are razor blade makers just ensuring a big cut?
We can put men on the moon. We can make computers small enough to carry around in our pockets. But we can't make a razor blade that stays sharp longer than a week? It sounds trivial. But the utter lack of progress on the razor front raises fundamental...
Tags: Physiology, Apple iPhone, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Corporate Crime, Restraint of Trade
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In nationwide innovation battle, Baltimore area lags on patents
Dr. Luis Diaz is an oncologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher with patented findings and the co-founder of a small, fast-expanding company.
"We've grown from no employees to one employee to four employees and now we have 12,"...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Culture, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Microsoft Corporation
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Don't worry about Baltimore's patent drought
As the economy continues to flounder, many cities are looking for ways to replicate Silicon Valley's financial success. When seeking to catch the magic of those biggest successes — Apple, Google and Facebook — the word "innovation" gets thrown...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, University of Maryland, College Park, Chemical Industry, Apple iPhone, Biotechnology Industry
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Saying farewell to Steven Muller, one of Baltimore's best
Steven Muller, the president of Johns Hopkins University from 1972-1990, died on Jan. 19. He was one of the giants of his era. I knew him well. I write to share three remarkable stories which reveal the character of this great man. 1. Steve was...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Russia, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Wars and Interventions, Culture
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Resident inventor patents game for all ages
Sports WriterBy his own estimate, 72-year-old Ron Stirtz has been innovating and inventing for the last 60 years. The Nebraska native, who has a home in western Oregon but spends the bulk of the year at the Rio Bend RV Parks on the outskirts of El Centro, has...Tags: Applied Physics, Adidas AG, The Finish Line Incorporated, Science and Technology
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Two local residents honored at White House for work in science, technology
Among the 23 scientists and innovators President Obama honored Friday afternoon during a White House ceremony were La Caņada Flintridge residents Frances Arnold and Solomon Golomb. Arnold — a professor at Caltech — won a National Medal for...
Tags: Nobel Prize Awards, Adam Schiff, Awards and Prizes, Human Interest, Entertainment Events
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Apple CEO to sit with Michelle Obama during State of the Union
Apple CEO Tim Cook will sit with First Lady Michelle Obama during President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday night. It marks the second year in a row the invitation has been extended to the Apple family. Last year, Laurene Powell Jobs,...
Tags: Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., CNBC (tv network), Tim Cook, Apple iPhone, State of the Union Address
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IU students take home top prize in Schurz innovation competition
Herald TimesTwenty-first birthdays can be memorable or not remembered at all. Indiana University student Nick El Khoury had more reason to celebrate Wednesday night than merely reaching the age to legally go to bars. El Khoury and partner Murat Kacan teamed up to...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Entertainment, Radio
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Novus advances "open innovation" with successful beef industry event
ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ -- To expand innovation practices by reaching out to others, Novus International, Inc., recently hosted its Global Beef Roundtable in the western United States. The meeting brought together more than 20 beef industry representatives...Tags: Global Expansion
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Have you ever thought that a piece of your farm should be in the Smithsonian?
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced a partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to find items from farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses for an American Enterprise exhibit that will open in spring 2015. The...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Agriculture, Museums, Chemical Industry, Biotechnology Industry
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Competitors to vie for business resources at BOOST! Gaylord event
GAYLORD -- Prospective entrepreneurs from Michigan soon will have an opportunity to compete in Gaylord for funding consideration and small-business resources. The opportunity will be available during the BOOST! Gaylord event on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the...Tags: Environmental Issues, Small Businesses, Northwood University, Shark Tank (tv program), Television Industry
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Samsung reveals details of Silicon Valley innovation center
MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Samsung disclosed more details Monday of the company's planned Silicon Valley innovation center, including plans for increased venture capital investment in the U.S. The South Korean tech giant is making a big push to expand its...
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