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Japan's earthquake-resistant buildings
The reason why more buildings didn't collapse in Japan's earthquake is because engineers prepared them to bend, but not break.
Smart meters, privacy nightmares
Energy companies around the United States are installing smart meters to cut back on energy costs and usage. Privacy advocates are getting nervous....
High-tech schools to get kids interested in science
Japanese educators are trying to make science cool again by building high-tech schools and reaching out to students....
Can cell phones bring down Gadhafi?
The cell phone and other communication devices are some of the most important tools that the United States can use to change the situation in Libya....
Internet freedom or real-world hypocrisy
The revolution in Tunisia is being hailed as a victory for internet freedoms, but government control is causing real problems....
Cyber-activism in Gaza
Cyber activists "Gaza Youth Breaks Out" take heart from the Tunisian overthrow of the government....
The Best Blogs of 2010
The staff at PCMag.com compiled a list of their 50 favorite blogs of 2010 -- see which blogs made it and which didn't....
Cuba's version of Wikipedia
A new, Cuban spin on Wikipedia is now available on the internet, but don't expect to contribute....
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