This blog combs the alternative press for the most innovative solutions and most compelling new research on technology, health, communication, brain science, and life. http://www.utne.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=36 <p>The April launch of the Digital Public Library of America brings the knowledge-sharing we love about local libraries to the internet.</p> http://www.utne.com/science-technology/digital-public-library-of-america-goes-live.aspx by Cat Johnson Wed, 08 May 2013 11:54:38 CST <p>Harnessing the power of collaborative learning and DIY science, California's Maker Faire aims to combat throwaway culture by giving young people the tools and inspiration to invent.  </p> http://www.utne.com/science-technology/greatest-show-and-tell-on-earth.aspx Dani Burlison Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:20:23 CST <font face="Arial">Occupy Sandy organizers Leah Feder and Devin Balkind discuss how open-source technology can help organize communities, solve problems collectively, and build democratic movements. </font> http://www.utne.com/science-technology/open-source-revolution.aspx Nathan Schneider Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:01:44 CST Collaborative consumption is promising, but doesn't have the potential to create high-skilled livelihoods for users like the maker movement. http://www.utne.com/science-technology/collaborative-consumption-is-overrated.aspx by David Lang Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:18:40 CST Cities across the U.S. discover that good biking attracts great jobs and top talent to their communities. http://www.utne.com/science-technology/bicycling-means-better-business.aspx Jay Walljasper Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:51:38 CST Thanks to the internet and the rise of collaborative consumption, great ideas can come to life without a loan (or a wealthy relative). http://www.utne.com/science-technology/crowdfunding-goes-hyperlocal.aspx Beth Buczynski Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:25:57 CST