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  Physicists Explain How To Sail Faster Than The Wind

  Physicists know the secrets of sailing that many novice sailors do not. A boat does not go fastest when the wind blows from directly behind it, but when the wind comes from the side. With the sails ... > more
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  Computer Scientists And Engineers Design A Car Driven By Computers

  Computer scientists and engineers worked together to create a robotic car that can operate autonomously. Computers process information from the navigation system, laser sensors, and video cameras to ... > more
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  Radiologists Use Light To Scan The Inner Workings Of The Brain

  Radiologists have developed a new device to understand brain activity. It is a collection of fiber optic cables attached to a flexible cap placed atop the head. The cables send near-infrared light ... > more
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  Podiatrist Invents Device To Make Walking Easier For Parkinson's Sufferers

  Working with electrical engineers, a podiatrist has designed a pair of glasses that helps people with Parkinson's to walk with less difficulty. Parkinson's can cause people to freeze, or to take many ... > more
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  Architectural Engineers Design Homes To Withstand Earthquakes

  Engineers have designed windows and walls that will not break when shaken by the intense motion caused by earthquakes. By installing glass panels that do not touch the corners of the frame, ... > more
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  Engineers Measure Blood Alcohol Content With Spectroscopy

  Using optical technology, engineers created a way to measure the amount of alcohol in a driver’s skin. They use near-infrared absorption spectroscopy to measure blood alcohol content. The light ... > more
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  Interactive Computing Experts Design New Devices For Everyday Uses

  Computer scientists have found new ways to use technology to make people's lives easier. Setting up cameras in the kitchen to record each step made in cooking helps cooks pick up where they left off ... > more
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  Biomedical Engineers Use Electrical Stimulus To Help Patients Lift Their Feet

  Physical Therapists are helping people with central nervous system disorders learn to walk again. A wireless computer-enabled device aids those suffering from a condition called foot drop, which ... > more
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  Information Technologists Design System To Recognize Palm Vein Patterns

  Engineers have developed a scanner that reads the unique characteristics of the veins under a person's palm. It removes the need for people to show identification or relay sensitive information like ... > more
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  Engineers Design Sensor That Detects Leaky Pipes From The Inside

  Engineers can now drop an acoustic sensor into working water pipes and detect leaks, as small as one quart per hour. The sounds created by holes are pinpointed, leading to earlier detection, patch ... > more

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