Thermoelectric Power Generation Reduces Jet Engine Noise, Powers Mars Curiosity & More

Last year Team AVAS from SRM University, India, entered Airbus’s UNESCO “Fly Your Ideas” competition and proposed an idea for reducing jet engine noise by modifying jet exhaust shape using shape-memory alloys energized by electricity…

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New ‘Jurassic Park’ Likely To Feature The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Staving Off Dinosaurs

A leaked photo on “Jurassic Park 4″‘s Facebook fan page has riled up fans excited to see the new Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 face off against dinosaurs. As you can see below, the leaked pic…

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Early Warning Systems Critical For Offshore Aquaculture

The worst thing that can happen to anyone involved in offshore aquaculture is to do all of the work of growing and harvesting fish or shellfish, only to have a shipment rejected because the product…

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Hackerspaces: New Digital Culture Communities For Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration

We are constantly reminded of how American garages were breeding grounds for generation after generation of new technologies and companies. Apple Computer, Microsoft, Dell Computer and dozens of others started with a few people and…

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No More Car Crashes By 2020… Volvo Promises a Zero Accident Future!

Worldwide, an estimated 1.2 million people die in road accidents every year. In the United States alone, there were over 35,000 traffic fatalities last year, with the leading cause being human error whether it is drunk driving,…

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World’s Most Futuristic Cruise Ship Will Offer On-board Skydiving, Robot Bartenders, & a 300 Foot High Observation Pod

Royal Caribbean cruises are synonymous with luxury. But when Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas officially sets the sail for the first time this year, guests will have an opportunity to enjoy a number…

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Siemens Backs World’s C40 Cities In Climate Change Battle

C40 Cities: The Global Climate Leadership Group Siemens is well aware of the increasingly central role major cities will play in humanity’s future. With the majority of humanity expected to live in big cities over…

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Legal Flying Cars Just Two Years Away

IndustryTap has reported on flying cars including the Aeromobil, RC flying cars, and PAL-V. See links below. The desire for flying cars is no longer just part of the human imagination, it is becoming reality.…

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The Copenhagen Wheel Gives Cyclists a Battery Boost… Can Turn Any Normal Bike Into a Smart, Electric Hybrid

The basic design and concept of the bicycle has remained the same since it was invented in 19th century. However, this might change soon with the “Copenhagen Wheel”, capable of transforming any bicycle into a…

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Neurotechnology: Understanding The Brain Using Engineering Design Principles

Understanding The Brain Using Engineering Design Principles We’ve all heard of Alzheimer’s, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), insomnia, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, addiction, stroke, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, sensory disorders and pain not to mention blindness, deafness…

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