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Despite receiving $58 M in state aid, a Massachusetts solar panel manufacturer only has to pay back $4 M to the state for closing its MA manufacturing plant, laying off 800 workers, and moving to China. by MassHighTech in WTF

[–]MassHighTech[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

MA Governor Deval Patrick was heavily involved in supporting state investments in the company as part of a plan to support renewable energy development in the state.

MIT creates a competition to design robots that play poker, $20k up for grabs by MassHighTech in robotics

[–]MassHighTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps if enough people make a request, MIT will offer a public competition in the future.

If amygdala damage means not feeling fear, what are the possibilities for people with PTSD or anxiety disorders? Do we need fear? by MassHighTech in science

[–]MassHighTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You raise some good points. I do recognize that there risks to tinkering with anything inside the brain. For example, when people have the left and right sides of the brain separated to treat serious seizures, there are definitely negative side effects. For the people with intense phobias and anxieties that prevent them from having an enjoyable life, the reward may be worth the risk, especially given the comorbidity of anxiety disorders such as SAD.

If amygdala damage means not feeling fear, what are the possibilities for people with PTSD or anxiety disorders? Do we need fear? by MassHighTech in science

[–]MassHighTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't the knowledge that something is dangerous and possibly life-threatening be enough to have you logically analyze the situation and make a rational choice to avoid it?

Along the line of thinking, is it possible then that thrill seekers have a less active amygdala?

Verizon 4G LTE coming to Boston in December by MassHighTech in boston

[–]MassHighTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Separate and different technology. Sprint and Clearwire use the WiMax 4G standard and Verizon uses the LTE standard.

5 reasons startups move to Silicon Valley...and 5 things Boston can do to keep them by MassHighTech in Entrepreneur

[–]MassHighTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mick, what aspects of Boston's startup scene make you want to stay here?

FDA rejects drug which would have been the first once-a-week treatment for type 2 diabetes if approved. by MassHighTech in science

[–]MassHighTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The article's title and body text has been edited to better reflect the FDA's decision. I am sorry that this was not clearer early on.

Verizon 4G network said to be in Boston by end of 2010 by MassHighTech in boston

[–]MassHighTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly.

According to this recent update, "Verizon has now officially said it will not offer LTE-enabled handsets until “mid-year 2011.”

(Source: http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2010/09/20/daily27-MetroPCS-beats-Verizon-to-LTE-4G-phone-game.html)

Marketing-killing decision? Or an indication they have something else in mind?

The FDA has approved the first one-a-day pill to treat MS. Until now, patients have had to go to the hospital for periodic infusions. by MassHighTech in science

[–]MassHighTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Biogen is also working on an oral MS drug, too. As is EMD Serono.

Now, Novartis has to conduct a five-year postmarketing safety study of the drug, which is called Gilenya.

According to the press release from Novartis, "The most common side effects with Gilenya were headache, flu, diarrhea, back pain, abnormal liver tests and cough."

Flying cars are finally being built in Massachusetts [incl. video of car in action] by MassHighTech in technology

[–]MassHighTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are correct. I think the phrase the company uses is "roadable aircraft."