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Neil deGrasse Tyson on Delusions of Space Enthusiasts; Plus, How Pop Culture Has Inspired the Technology We Use Today

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on March 3, 2023 · The astrophysicist explains the limitations of our advances in space.

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Houston Spaceport Breaks Ground On City’s 1st Spaceflight Technology Incubator

Florian Martin

Posted on June 8, 2021 · Collins Aerospace will host an incubator for space tech startups.

Tags aerospace Ellington Airport Houston airport houston spaceport innovation

Business & Technology

New $38 Million Innovation Hub Opens In Houston’s East End

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 4, 2021 · The East End Maker Hub aims to bring thousands of new advanced manufacturing jobs into Houston's East End.

Tags business east end maker hub Houston East End innovation ion

Business

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise To Move Headquarters From Silicon Valley To Houston Area

Florian Martin

Posted on December 3, 2020 · The HPE headquarters will be at the company’s campus in Spring.

Tags hewlett-packard hp hpe innovation Spring tech

Business

One Tech Startup’s Legal Fight With Big Pharma Highlights Challenges Faced By New Companies

Florian Martin

Posted on November 23, 2020 · Shortly after coming out of the Texas Medical Center’s startup accelerator, SensorRx got into a fight over intellectual property.

Tags innovation intellectual property pharmaceutical companies startups tech

Business

Houston’s Soon-To-Open Innovation Hub Puts Focus On Diversity In Tech

Florian Martin

Posted on October 5, 2020 · The Ion is partnering with two organizations to accelerate minority-owned start-ups.

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Houston’s Innovation District Might Actually Cost The City Venture Capital, Study Finds

Florian Martin

Posted on February 18, 2020 · The author hopes other cities will more effectively choose the best location for their innovation hubs.

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Gentrification A Big Concern For Some, As Houston Builds Its Innovation District

Florian Martin

Posted on December 12, 2019 · Some of the people who live near the future Ion are worried about what could be lost, as this segment of the historically African American Third Ward is gentrified.

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Business

New Innovation Space To Be Developed In Downtown Houston

Florian Martin

Posted on October 28, 2019 · It’s one more addition to the city’s innovation corridor that runs from downtown to the medical center.

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Business

Amazon Opens Tech Hub In Houston

Florian Martin

Posted on July 26, 2019 · The city sees it as a sign that it is making progress in its effort to become a destination for tech innovation.

Tags amazon amazon web services AWS innovation tech

Business

Houston Breaks Ground On Innovation District

Florian Martin

Posted on July 19, 2019 · “The Ion” is a major step towards growing Houston’s innovation culture.

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Business

What Makes Houston So Attractive For Driverless Delivery?

Florian Martin

Posted on June 25, 2019 · Self-driving vehicles are becoming more common and in many cases, Houston is where they’re being tested.

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Bauer Business Focus

Former Football Player From Alief Takes His Tech Startup From Silicon Valley To Houston

Florian Martin

Posted on May 17, 2019 · Mike T. Brown says Houston’s improved startup culture caused him to move his company back home.

Tags entrepreneurship houston economy innovation startups

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Houston On Its Way To Becoming A ‘Smart City’

Florian Martin

Posted on May 10, 2019 · The Greater Houston Partnership’s Sustainability Committee has come up with some ambitious goals for the city.

Tags connected city innovation internet of things microsoft smart cities

Business

Report: Houston Losing Tech Jobs, But Outlook Positive

Florian Martin

Posted on April 1, 2019 · The numbers may not account for some jobs in the energy industry.

Tags employment houston economy innovation jobs technology

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Houston stargazers can see green comet in the sky during January, early February

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Posted on December 6, 2022 · The historical inspirations and transformation to become the jolly holiday gift bringer we know today.

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