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Clear Solar Panels Could Offer Energetic Window Retrofit
Transparent panel allows visible light to shine through, making non-visible light generate the power.
Solving Metal's Hydrogen-Embrittlement Problem
Researchers seek to develop internal traps that can capture hydrogen as it enters the metal.
Phone App Offers Alternative to Stethoscope
With the new device, doctors can control the volume, listen to and discuss sounds with patients and record them for future reference.
Body-Worn Video Surveillance in Law Enforcement
The use of body cameras is expected to reduce the time for investigation, court time and costs associated with criminal proceedings.
Energy-Absorbing Material Under Development at Purdue with GM Help
Purdue University engineers are working with General Motors to develop an energy-absorbing material that could offer greater protection on the football field or in an earthquake zone.
Silicon Anodes Boost Lithium Batteries' Energy, Researchers Claim
Silicon anode materials have a much higher capacity for lithium and are capable of producing batteries with almost 10 times more energy.
Airline Security in an Age of Terror
International Standards help to close security loopholes even as new threats emerge that urgently must be addressed.
Automation Threaten 80 Million U.S. Jobs, Says BoE Economist
Smart machines have the potential to substitute for human brains as well as hands.
UN Reaches Agreement on Airliner-Tracking System
Extending airplane tracking from earth-based stations to satellites will allow reporting of airliners' locations over the 70% of the earth's surface that is covered by water.
Google Leads Technology, Testing, Software Development for Autonomous Driving
Google has invested nearly $60 million so far in autonomous vehicle research and development, a new report from IHS Automotive suggests.
Jet Marks Japan's Re-entry Into Commercial Aviation
Development of the MRJ is Mitsubishi's attempt to tap into the market for jets that service short-haul routes.
Desalination Material Filters 70% More Water Than Graphene
A nanometer-thick sheet of molybdenum disulfide riddled with nanopores filters up to 70% more water than graphene membranes.
Load-Sensing Washer Measures Bolts' Clamping Force
Washer uses piezoelectric filaments connected to a handheld device that registers the preload value by reading electrical output of the filaments.
Beijing Overpass to Be Replaced in One Day
The project will showcase China's first-ever use of special dollies capable of carrying 1,000 tons.
New Hudson River Rail Tunnels Get a Boost as Agreement Is Reached
Federal officials have committed to funding at least half of the Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River after state and federal officials agreed to create a development corporation to oversee the project.
Ethical Issues in Product Design Can Be Tricky
Ethics for engineers call for making public safety and welfare paramount, resisting fraud and corruption and working only in areas where the engineer is competent.
Engineering a Rail Tunnel to Manhattan
More than 100 years after they were completed, the Hudson River rail tunnels continue to serve although their future continues to be debated.
Floating Platform Could Cut Wind Energy Costs in Half
At a cost of 12 euro cents per kilowatt hour, WindCrete generates power at approximately half the price of windpower units in the Canary Islands.
"Cyber Sexism" Putting Girls Off Engineering Careers
One quarter of the photos reviewed at stock image sites that portrayed engineers showed females.
Clear, Panoramic View from Miniature Lenses
Innovation could allow everything from surgical scopes to security cameras to capture a broader perspective at a fraction of the size required by conventional lenses.