Engineering

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Technology Research News August 10, 2005	Chemistry moves micro machines One way to propel microscopic machines is to turn them into tiny chemical rockets.
Popular Mechanics July 2005 Norman Becker, P.E.	Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A A professional engineer solves readers' dilemmas ranging from tree-root patio bulge to bracing a floor joist under a toilet.
PC Magazine August 3, 2005 Tony Hoffman	The Cyborg Astrobiologist When astronauts someday explore Mars, they may wear artificial-intelligence devices to help them spot unusual geological features and maybe even signs of life.
PC Magazine August 3, 2005	Beyond the PC Resolving today's PC problems is just one focus for technical research. Computer-driven innovations help solve today's challenges in nearly every facet of human endeavor. We'll tell you how computing may change our lives in space, at war, in the hospital, and at home.
Scientific American August 2005 Steven Ashley	Making Light of Silicon Scientists at UCLA and Intel have obtained coherent photons of light from silicon. This low cost alternative to "exotic" semiconductor materials currently used as lasers will pave the way for many technological advances.
IEEE Spectrum August 2005 Tekla S. Perry	Of Modes & Men Cut-and-paste, the one-button mouse, WYSIWYG desktop publishing -- these are just a few of the user interface innovations pioneered by Larry Tesler
IEEE Spectrum August 2005 Justin Mullins	Shedding Light On Organic Transistors The first single-crystal organic transistor that can be switched on and off by light is giving physicists a unique peek into the way photons interact with organic semiconductors. The new device could have a major impact on the way OLED displays are manufactured.
Food Engineering August 1, 2005 Kevin T. Higgins	Supersonic processing Marine propulsion technology has been adapted to handle pumpable foods, and the developers are rolling it out to processors on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Geotimes August 2005 David Pimentel	Weighing in on Renewable Energy Efficiency With our supply of fossil fuels running out, the author tells us about alternative energy sources: biomass, biodiesel, hydroelectric, wind, hydrogen and photovoltaics. He ends with comments on the European lifestyle.
Bio-IT World July 2005 Salvatore Salamone	Visualize This An attractive combination of features -- high performance, component standardization, and the ability to access large amounts of memory -- is making new visualization systems appealing for many computationally intensive biomedical applications.
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