SmartPlanet Special: Virus hunting; retinal implants; Netflix privacy; clean coal; monogamy

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What you need to know: business, technology and life Dear TechRepublic Member, Have you checked out our new site, SmartPlanet, yet? SmartPlanet.com is the premier destination for savvy advice, thought-provoking analysis and expert discussion at the intersection of technology, business and life. Covering decisions that reach from the boardroom to the living room, SmartPlanet.com is the place to go for innovative insight and ideas that impact the world around you.

Here are some recent stories we think you'll be interested in: Video: Virus hunter aims to predict, prevent pandemics What if we could forecast outbreaks the same way we do hurricanes? Epidemiologist Nathan Wolfe ventures to the far-flung reaches of Africa, China and Asia to track how devastating diseases take hold in human populations and how they might be stopped before becoming widespread.   Would a rush-hour tax alleviate our worst traffic bottlenecks? A congestion charging system has significantly cut down rush-hour traffic in Stockholm. Could it work in the sprawling cities of North America?   How to use empathy to get what you want Want to get ahead in life? All you need is a little empathy. Here are some tips from psychiatrist and author Mark Goulston.   How fast can LEDs replace fluorescent light? Lighting Science Group says it will have retrofit LED bulbs out later this year that can pay their replacement costs in one year.   Retinal implant could help restore vision to the blind Inspired by cochlear implants that help deaf people hear again, researchers are working on a retinal implant intended to help blind people regain vision.   Is monogamy genetic? Your fingers may hold a clue When it comes to monogamy, your penchant for lifelong love might be as simple as the length of your ring finger.   Video: The future of...remote controls SmartPlanet correspondent Sumi Das explains why the days of digging under couch cushions may be numbered thanks to sensors and chips that can "see" and "understand" hand gestures.   How Netflix is destroying your privacy If I know just your sex, zip code and birth date I can identify you with 87% accuracy. This process of de-anonymization turns out to be surprisingly easy.   Moore's Law: no end in sight for processing power doubling Intel CTO says Moore's Law -- in which processing capabilities double every two years -- will be in force for many decades to come.   Implanted microchip reminds you to take your pills via text message A new implantable microchip may remind patients via text message to follow the doctor's orders and take their prescribed medicine.   MP3 inventor develops laser microphone that eliminates interference The inventor of the MP3 digital audio format has developed a laser microphone that eliminates mechanical interference.   Video: Is clean coal oxymoronic? At the AlwaysOn GoingGreen Conference, executives talk about various technologies being implemented to make coal cleaner, reducing CO2 emissions in the atmosphere.   Smart idea? Completely redesign the airline cabin Would you want to site on a flight facing other passengers? A UK company Design Q thinks you just might-if the price is right.   4 solid ways to engage a venture capitalist Is your idea big enough to create a fortune? If so, you may be thinking like a venture capitalist. But how do you gain access? Here are some tips.   Scientists invent candy-colored solar panels that don't need direct sunlight to work Scientists have developed candy-colored solar panels that capture different parts of the sun's light spectrum and don't need direct sunlight to work.

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