November 22, 2006

A bacterium that lives in rivers, streams, and aqueducts uses nature's strongest glue to stay in one place, according to scientists at Indiana University Bloomington and Brown University.

Researchers at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)in Syracuse, N.Y. are using cellulose from wood to strengthen plastics.

A "green" approach may help transform plastics manufacturing.

The Chainless Challenge, sponsored by Parker Hannifin, Cleveland, challenges engineering students to design, build, and test hydraulic bicycles as a means of exploring alternative energy solutions.

Use of 8-bit microcontrollers rose by 34% between 2005 and 2006, according to the third edition of a report called "Marketing to Your Embedded Engineering Customer - 2006."

The sequencing of DNA molecules has historically been a time-intensive process.

Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) materials vary electrical resistance according to changes in an applied magnetic field.

A study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) found that cell phones and other portable electronic devices pose a threat to the function of critical aircraft electronics.

A new motor for electric and hybrid-electric vehicles designed by Raser Technologies, Provo, Utah does not require permanent magnets.

Mitsubishi is one of the automakers introducing new models at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

The Rocket Racing League (RRL) is an aerospace entertainment organization aiming to host rocket-powered airplane and spaceship racing events.

Germanium nanocrystals embedded in glass are hotter before they melt and colder before they freeze.

The theft of intellectual property has been a hot topic among global manufacturers.

A recently launched DoE satellite, Cibola, carries a supercomputer that processes data from onboard sensors.

Users of older computer hardware probably aren't getting full benefit from recent CAE software.

Buses and RVs often feature a kneeling option that lowers the vehicle and eases the task of climbing on and off.

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a method of ridding blood of toxins from chemical, biological, and radiological attack.

Flexible packaging to protect JDAM precision-guided bombs during transit and storage was developed by Protective Packaging Corporation (PPC), Carrollton, Texas.

Picture this: you are listening to Jimmy Page's solo on Led Zepplin's Stairway to Heaven and playing along with your imaginary guitar.

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories created a detection system that combines four generic sensors with a more sophisticated, custom-built sensor.

Some engineers estimate that within the next decade we will reach the limit, in terms of size and performance, of the silicon transistors that let the microelectronics industry keep up with consumer demand.

Water utilities, by design, are vulnerable to contamination, either accidental or intentional

Hong Yang Sealings in China, has developed its own coextrusion process for applying colorful weather-resistant topcoats on automotive door seals.

If you're skeptical of Santa's abilities to deliver presents to millions of homes and children in just one night, North Carolina State University's Dr. Larry Silverberg, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, can explain the science and engineering principles that could allow Santa to pull off the magical mission.