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  Environmental Engineers Link Contamination Levels to Tides

  By washing decomposing plants into the ocean, high tides could contribute to the increased levels of Enterococci that are often responsible for beach closures. Scientists have now established a clear ... > more
• Thermodynamics
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  Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers Show Human Locomotion Optimizes Energy Use

  Computer models of human locomotion are helping engineers understand why walk and run instead of hopping and skipping. The models are revealing that walking and running are the most energy-saving ... > more
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  Young Inventors' Firefighting Robots Are More than Just Fun Toys

  At an international high-school contest based in Connecticut, students compete with their home-made robots. The goal for the robots is to navigate a maze, find a fire, and put it out in the shortest ... > more
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  Engineers Create Exhibits on Achievements, Promise

  Nanotechnology has already brought advances such as self-cleaning windows and energy-efficient LED lighting, and could soon deliver medical breakthroughs. To educate the public about nanotechnology's ... > more
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  Electrical Engineers Show Wireless Can Make a Difference in Emergencies

  For the first time, a wireless communication system is being tested in simulated emergencies. Dispatchers can locate responders with GPS and give them directions by text message. The system relies on ... > more
• Earthquakes
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  Exhibit Makes Big One's Risks Tangible

  At San Francisco's Exploratorium, a scaled-down model of the city made with Jell-O helps visitors visualize how the city would shake during a major earthquake. In another display, a bowl filled with ... > more
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  Computer Scientists Refine Hologram Technology, Usher In Host of New Applications

  New hologram technology is producing some of the most accurate and realistic 3D images ever made, making them potentially useful for new applications from car design to city planning. The new ... > more
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  Acoustical Engineers Reduce Hospital Noise with Fiberglass Panels

  New, hi-tech panels can help bring down unhealthy noise levels in hospitals. The panels are made of fiberglass and coated with anti-bacterial fabric. If placed on walls and ceilings they can absorb ... > more
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  Environmental Engineers Replace Chemical-Laden Building Insulation with Recycled Denim

  A medical center is insulating its walls with recycled blue jeans instead of fiberglass. The new construction material is more environmentally friendly, as fiberglass contains formaldehyde, which is ... > more
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  Electrical, Computer Engineers Make Laptops Locate Themselves with Motion Sensors

  Engineers have designed motion sensors so small they can fit inside a laptop computer or even a handheld device, where they can transmit data back wirelessly. New software uses the data to ... > more

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