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New, but Familiar: NYU-Poly Professor Developing Bioplastic That Acts Like Regular Plastic

When people complained en masse that new biodegradable Sun Chips bags were too noisy, enough for the snack’s maker, Frito Lay, to scrap the bags altogether last year, it sent a signal: most consumers expect earth-friendly products to perform...

PhD Candidate Jasmin Hume Finalist in Super Connector Search

Vote for Jasmin! “I’ve always wanted to be involved with teaching science and math to kids,” said Jasmin Hume about her motivation for entering Time Warner Cable’s (TWC) Super Connector Search. In October, TWC launched its...