Posted on April 29th, 2010 by axb
Not getting enough rays these days? Never fear: engineers may be on the brink of creating our own miniature star.
While solar power is a key part of the global clean energy strategy, scientists are pursuing other, perhaps more promising, methods to produce fuel sources. One such possibility is the recreation of fusion, a powerful nuclear reaction that only occurs naturally on the blazing surfaces of stars.
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Posted on April 27th, 2010 by axb
A rescue squad has been dispatched to help contain an oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico, but this time it’s not the Planeteers – it’s robots.
Since the explosion of a BP oil rig off the coast of New Orleans last week, oil has been leaking underwater at a rate of about 42,000 gallons of oil per day. To combat this hazardous situation, BP and the U.S. Coast Guard have deployed a team of robotic submarines.
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Posted on April 26th, 2010 by axb
Another important advancement is on the way in the world of 3-D bio printing. Biomedical engineers at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine have created an inkjet bio printer that sprays skin cells over wounds, helping them heal more rapidly.
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Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by axb
Google Earth will soon let you virtually experience the planet’s largest cities in more detail than ever before. Thanks to the integration of Google’s Street View technology, users can now swoop through cities at any altitude and tour the streets in 3D without leaving the house. Video demo after the jump.
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Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by axb
As you probably know already, today (Thursday, April 22) is Earth Day, which means it’s time to celebrate the achievements of environmental engineers everywhere. So here’s a collection of news items highlighting the efforts of engineers to improve the state of our home planet. For more information about Earth Day events in your area, check the official Earth Day Network site.
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Tags: Aerospace, Agricultural, Competitions for Students, Computer, Energy, Environmental, Ocean, Volcanoes
