While Scot Frank '08 was interning in China as part of the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) program in 2005, he visited the rural Himalayan plateau—which opened his eyes to an energy crisis.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 24, 2013
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A decade ago, large investors in so-called clean technology had a straightforward goal: finance companies that would help eliminate the world's dependence on oil, natural gas and coal.
Energy & Green Tech
May 2, 2013
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Online exchanges that trade hard currency for the rapidly emerging cyber money known as Bitcoin have a 45 percent chance of failing—often taking their customers' money with them.
Internet
Apr 24, 2013
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For many investors, Apple's best days are behind it. Competitors are catching up, they believe, and the latest iPhone is stumbling. The company's doubters have backed their conviction with billions of dollars. Last week, ...
Business
Jan 22, 2013
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(Phys.org)—Venture capital firm Quantum Wave Fund has announced that they have raised $30 million of their goal of $100 million to invest in quantum research efforts. The group is based out of Boston though its members ...
(Phys.org)—Liberals and conservatives who are polarized on certain politically charged subjects become more moderate when reading political arguments in a difficult-to-read font, researchers report in a new study. Likewise, ...
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2012
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Google soared past Microsoft in terms of market value Monday to become the second-richest firm in the tech world behind Apple.
Business
Oct 1, 2012
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Silicon Valley, it turns out, doesn't revolve around the stock prices of Facebook and its playful sidekick, Zynga.
Business
Sep 10, 2012
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Apple is Wall Street's all-time MVP —that's Most Valuable Property.
Business
Aug 20, 2012
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(AP) -- Apple, already the world's most valuable company, hit the $600 billion level for the first time Tuesday.
Business
Apr 10, 2012
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