Alternative energy hits the road August 12, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 47 vote(s)
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Anyone who has walked barefoot across a parking lot on a hot summer day knows that blacktop is exceptionally good at soaking up the sun's warmth. Now, a research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has found a way ... | |
 Immaterial display allows viewers to handle 3D images in air August 28, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 48 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In the future of immersive entertainment, people may not only walk through floating 3D images, but also manipulate the images in thin air. Taking a step toward this reality, researchers have ... | |
 China opens first very high-speed rail line August 01, 2008 | User rating: 3.8 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
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China's first very high-speed rail line went into operation Friday, linking Beijing to neighbouring Tianjin, where sporting events will be held during the Olympic Games. | |
Researchers fuel the next generation of hybrid cars July 31, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 48 vote(s)
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Monash University scientists have revolutionised the design of fuel cells used in the latest generation of hybrid cars which could make the vehicles more reliable and cheaper to build. | |
Nissan accelerator pedal pushes back to save fuel August 04, 2008 | User rating: 2.1 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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For drivers who like to step on the gas but don't want a higher fuel bill, Nissan Motor on Monday unveiled an accelerator pedal that pushes back to help motorists get more mileage. | |
 Stretchable silicon camera next step to artificial retina August 06, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 38 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- By combining stretchable optoelectronics and biologically inspired design, scientists have created a remarkable imaging device, with a layout based on the human eye. | |
 From 3-D to 6-D: Researchers developing super-realistic image system August 08, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 47 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- By producing "6-D" images, an MIT professor and colleagues are creating unusually realistic pictures that not only have a full three-dimensional appearance, but also respond to their environment, ... | |
Trying on clothes in a magic mirror August 26, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 10 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Wouldn’t it be nice if we could shop for clothes without constantly having to try them on in the fitting room? The vision could soon become a reality thanks to the “virtual mirror” presented by Fraunhofer ... | |
 EU opens the way for 'cars that talk' August 05, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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Cars stuck in traffic or on slippery roads will be able to communicate with other vehicles in a bid to cut down on traffic jams and road accidents, under European Commission plans unveiled Tuesday. | |
 Students Develop 'Mind-Control' Interface to Play Video Games Without a Controller August 12, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 16 vote(s)
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Drexel University students have taken game controller innovation beyond motion control with a “hands-off” approach and developed an interface that allows players to execute actions using only ... | |
The Future of Car Manufacturing? Sticky 'Velcro' Car Parts August 20, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 2
(PhysOrg.com) -- It may sound improbable but plastic car parts could one day be joined together like Velcro, and peeled apart when it comes to recycling or disposal. | |
 USC's 'print-a-house' construction technology August 28, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 23 vote(s)
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Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment, is starting to support research on the "Contour Crafting" automated construction system that its creator believes will one day be able ... | |
 China to launch controversial maglev extension in 2010 August 18, 2008 | User rating: 3.5 / 5 after 13 vote(s)
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China plans to launch a controversial project to extend Shanghai's magnetic levitation train in 2010 after deferring it for years amid radiation concerns, reports by state media said. | |
 Malaysia's Proton develops new hybrid car: reports August 03, 2008 | User rating: 2.1 / 5 after 9 vote(s)
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Malaysia's state-owned carmaker Proton is developing a new, fuel-efficient hybrid car to beat rising costs and address environmental concerns, reports said Sunday. | |
 Energy Storage For Hybrid Vehicles August 14, 2008 | User rating: 3.6 / 5 after 16 vote(s)
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Hybrid technology combines the advantages of combustion engines and electric motors. Scientists are developing high-performance energy storage units, a prerequisite for effective hybrid motors. | |
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