Daily Archives: June 6, 2014

A Nosebleed Tour of the Wind Turbines Taking Over NYC’s Rooftops

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According to the New York Times, wind turbines are all the rage in New York City. We decided to find out for ourselves what all the buzz—or whoosh?—was about. So we met with wind turbine maker UGE and its mechanical … Continue reading →

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Healthcare.gov revamp promises simpler sign-ups

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It’s almost universally accepted that Healthcare.gov’s launch was an absolute nightmare. The next iteration may very well not be, thanks to the new blood that’s been working tirelessly on a redesign since last November. As Wired tells it, once the … Continue reading →

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University of Michigan will open fake city to test self-driving cars this fall

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The University of Michigan will open the doors to its unique Mobility Transformation Facility this fall to test automated and wirelessly connected vehicles. The 32-acre research center will give researchers at the school access to roadways, a four-lane highway, city … Continue reading →

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