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The Secret To Better Productivity Is... Happiness
February 10, 2012 12:48 pm | by TED | VideosWe believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards?
U.S. Manufacturing Jobs: Gone For Good?
February 9, 2012 11:55 am | by CNN Money | VideosPoliticians have called on companies to create manufacturing jobs, but beyond the political rhetoric, there isn't much of a well-defined plan to create them.
The Development Process of Yamaha Top Cases
February 8, 2012 4:07 pm | by YamahaMotorEurope | VideosYamaha's European engineering and design team have created two new premium quality Genuine top cases.
Jet Engine Bike Passes Test-Fire Trial Ahead Of Record Bid
February 8, 2012 4:05 pm | by Reuters | VideosBritish inventor Richard Brown has built a unique jet engine-powered motorbike, which he plans to drive at more than 440 mph to break the world land speed record.
Can't Get A Job? Become Your Own Boss
February 8, 2012 4:02 pm | by Reuters | VideosThe UK government is encouraging young entrepreneurs to start their own business and create jobs for the next generation.
New Technology Puts A Doctor In Your Pocket
February 8, 2012 4:00 pm | by Reuters | VideosBacked by government funding, South Korean scientists have developed new cell-phone technology designed to diagnose disease.
Super Bowl Sparks GM, Ford Ad Fight
February 8, 2012 1:14 pm | by Reuters | VideosThe Super Bowl ads were the co-stars of the show, with car companies as the lead players.
Motorola CEO's 'iPad Battle Plan'
February 7, 2012 12:45 pm | by CNN Money | VideosThe CEO of Motorola Mobility says new Google apps may be what helps Motorola close the gap between its tablets and Apple's iPad.
New Nano-Coating Keeps Phones Dry
February 6, 2012 12:43 pm | by Reuters | VideosA California company has come up with a nano-coating it says will protect your phone from water damage.
Apple Under Fire
February 3, 2012 1:39 pm | by CBS News | VideosQuestions are beginning to be raised about the factories where Apple products are manufactured.
Could Samsung Outcool Apple?
February 1, 2012 9:07 am | VideosIn the great mobile phone wars, it seems like Apple still has the cool creds in Asia... for now. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department. Have any comments or questions about our video editions of IMPO? Or do you have a video you'd like to see featured in one of our deployments? Email me at Rachel.
Magnetic Soap Could Suck Up Oil Spills
February 1, 2012 9:06 am | VideosA team of international scientists has invented a magnetic soap that could revolutionize the clean-up of dangerous oil spills. It's the first cleaning surfactant that responds to magnets. The team, led by Bristol University Professor of Chemistry Julian Eastoe, created a liquid soap containing iron atoms which help form tiny particles.
Start-Up Innovators Look For Traction After CES
February 1, 2012 9:05 am | VideosThe Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month was a forum not just for big manufacturers of televisions and computers but also for small companies with innovative products to sell. In the so-called Eureka Park section of the show, several of these up-and-coming companies showed off their wares.
Turning Smartphones Into Toys
February 1, 2012 9:03 am | VideosHarnessing the technology inside smartphones, a new range of app-related toys providing a new way to play are on display at the British toy Fair. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Beetle Dance: Inspiration For Future Robots
February 1, 2012 9:00 am | VideosThe dance of the dung beetle provides clues to navigation and could lead to more sophisticated light-weight robots in the future. The beetles, which are found on all continents except Antarctica, feed on feces but scientists are less interested in what they eat than how they move their dinner from one place to another.
