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Innovation is the art of creating something new, and everyday in the U.S. and around the world, scientists, students, and everyday people are working to bring to life an idea that is theirs alone. This edition of eJournal USA tells the story of innovators and their creations.

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INNOVATION

Harnessing the power of ideas

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Volume 13, Number 1 | January 2008

Feature Stories

How to Innovate, Right Now
In this guide for innovators, inventor and author Scott Berkun tells us that "The biggest secret of innovation is that anyone can do it."
An Innovation Nation
A sampling of the innovation hot spots in the United States.
Innovations for a Healthier You
It Really Is A Small, Small World
Social Networking 2.0
Playing Into the Future
Architects Look to Nature and Each Other
Relearning Education
Musical Innovations
The Future of Travel

Young Innovators

From working on eliminating influenza to developing games that help humanity, these young innovators show us that dreamers of all ages can improve our world.

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Rising Star | 2:40
Americans Have Spirit of Innovation 2:15

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