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September 22nd 2010

The “Misunderstood” Sweetener Formerly Known As High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Before we start talking about the evils of high-fructose corn syrup, let’s consider that it might just seem like it’s bad for us because of its name. So let’s just call it “corn sugar” instead and all will be well. Sounds good? Yeah, I didn’t think so either, but apparently that’s the idea the Corn…

Tech News Rosa Golijan Sep 22

January 27th 2010

Lexon’s New Gadgets Brought To You By Corn, Bamboo, and the Sun

Lexon recently announced a new line of sustainably powered gadgets that are decidedly down to Earth. That is, they’re made from bamboo and maize bio-plastics. And let me tell you, corn has never looked better. If you’re in the market for a new calculator, alarm clock, or FM radio, why wouldn’t you want it to…

Tech News Kyle VanHemert Jan 27

August 6th 2008

Biodegradable Flash Drives Were a Long Time Coming

Electronics manufacturer Hoshino has just announced “the world’s first biodegradable USB disk.” It’s constructed of the corn-based plastic polylactide, and just in case you forget that fact, they’ve shaped the drive like an ear of corn. We don’t have a lot of information on the device, but it appears they’ve figured out how to make…

Tech News Mark Wilson Aug 6

July 31st 2007

OXO Corn Stripper is Simply Ingenious

OXO’s kitchen gadget for taking corn off the cob combines a mouse-shaped handle with a blade and measuring cup. The only other way to get corn off the cob is with a huge knife (fun but not safe) or manually with your chompers. (Which is not a good idea if you’re meaning to spit it…

Tech News Brian Lam Jul 31

February 28th 2007

Corn Bobber Makes Corn Eating Easier

Some of your humble narrators here at the Giz reside in the Midwest, where we are constantly looking for improved ways to consume corn. Help may have arrived. According to its makers, the Corn Bobber turns everyday eating of corn on the cob into a "sophisticated epicurean delight." See for yourself! – Charlie White

Gadgets Charlie White Feb 28

June 6th 2006

Ricoh Makes Plant-Based Plastic Printer

We know this is a little complex—is it a plant that prints printers? Is it a printer that prints plastic?—but don’t worry, we’ll explain it to you. There are currently plant-based plastics, materials made of lactic acid that form during the fermentation of corn, potatoes, and sugar cane. These plant plastics are a bit expensive,…

Tech News John Biggs Jun 6

The “Misunderstood” Sweetener Formerly Known As High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Lexon’s New Gadgets Brought To You By Corn, Bamboo, and the Sun

Biodegradable Flash Drives Were a Long Time Coming

OXO Corn Stripper is Simply Ingenious

Corn Bobber Makes Corn Eating Easier

Ricoh Makes Plant-Based Plastic Printer

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