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Toward the Sentient City

This looks like a very cool exhibition concerning the future possibilities of ubiquitous integration of technology into the city.  Although it focuses on the city I can see application for the IDeX Studio at WSU which is exploring the creation of the smartFARM. Toward the Sentient City » September 17 – November 7, 2009.

Photovoltaic Ink

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle ink that converts sunlight into electrical energy.  So far they have reached 1% efficiency and they believe that once they get 10% efficiency the technology will be commercially viable.  It’s fun to imagine the possibilities. via LiveScience.com