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Improved Performance of LEDs Through the Piezo-Phototronic Effect
November 1, 2011 10:39 am | by Georgia Tech | News | CommentsResearchers have used zinc oxide microwires to significantly improve the efficiency at which gallium nitride light-emitting diodes (LED) convert electricity to ultraviolet light.
New Method for the Compression of Complex Signals is Presented
November 1, 2011 10:30 am | by Carlos III University of Madrid | News | CommentsIn order to explain how this compression method works, the researchers have made use of an analogy. We can see each image that makes up a video as a handful of sand spread out on the floor: each pixel is like a grain of sand.
Scientists Reach the Heights with Gecko-Inspired Tank Robot
November 1, 2011 10:23 am | by Institute of Physics | News | CommentsResearchers have developed a tank-like robot that has the ability to scale smooth walls, opening up a series of applications ranging from inspecting pipes, buildings, aircraft and nuclear power plants to deployment in search and rescue operations.
Hybrid Technology Could Bring 'Quantum Information Systems'
November 1, 2011 10:17 am | by Purdue University | News | CommentsThe merging of two technologies under development - plasmonics and nanophotonics - is promising the emergence of new "quantum information systems" far more powerful than today's computers.
Center of Excellence in Vibrometry to be Established at University of Leicester
November 1, 2011 10:04 am | by University of Leicester | News | CommentsThe University of Leicester has been allocated £1.07 million towards a £5.6 million hi-tech project supporting and impacting advanced engineering and manufacturing automotive, aerospace and space industry sectors.
Rethinking Equilibrium
November 1, 2011 9:53 am | by University of Buffalo | News | CommentsAn international research team led by the University at Buffalo has shown that large energy fluctuations can rile even a "relaxed" system, raising questions about how energy might travel through structures ranging from the ocean to DNA.
Alaska Airlines to expand Hawaii service
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAlaska Airlines said Tuesday it will start daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and both Oakland and San Jose, Calif.The airline said the flights will begin April 10. It said that through Friday, it would sell some seats for as low as $298 per round trip. The offer covers travel Mondays...
Ex-Delphi chief must pay $215,000 in SEC case
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe former chief executive of auto-parts maker Delphi has been ordered to pay $215,000 for misrepresenting a financial transaction with General Motors back in 2000.The decision Monday by Detroit federal Judge Avern Cohn comes months after a jury said J.T. Battenberg III was liable for...
Man accused of shining laser pointer at aircraft
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA federal indictment accuses a suburban Dallas man of shining a laser at an aircraft flying near his home.A U.S. attorney's statement Monday says Sammy Don Ladymon Jr. of Garland is charged with a single count of interfering with an aircraft after a laser was pointed at a Southwest Airlines Co....
Transocean: Contract shields it from spill costs
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by CAIN BURDEAU - Associated Press - Associated Press | News | CommentsTransocean Limited, the company that owned the drilling rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico last year, argued in court documents filed Tuesday that its contract with BP shields it from having to pay for the largest offshore spill in the nation's history.In court documents filed in federal...
Boeing delivers 747-8 to Cathay Pacific
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBoeing Co. said on Tuesday that it delivered one of its new 747-8 freighters to Cathay Pacific Airways.The Hong Kong-based airline has 10 of the new superjumbo freighters on order with Boeing.Boeing delivered the first of the new 747-8s to Cargolux last month. It is longer and more...
Trucks, SUVs power strong auto sales in October
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsCar buyers were out in force in October, snapping up trucks and SUVs and taking advantage of deals on Japanese cars.U.S. car and truck sales were expected to top 1 million in October, a surprising number for a month when sales are usually slow. When adjusted for seasonal factors, that would be...
Yahoo to buy Interclick for $270 million
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsInternet company Yahoo Inc. has agreed to buy online advertising network Interclick Inc. for $270 million in cash.The deal announced Tuesday is expected to help Yahoo target advertisements to its online audience.Interclick's technology will allow Yahoo to "to expand its targeting and data...
Huntsman sells manufacturing units to 3D Systems
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsChemicals company Huntsman Corp. on Tuesday said it sold two manufacturing units to 3D Systems Corp. for $41 million.3D Systems said the RenShape stereolithography print materials business and Digitalis manufacturing 3D printer product line will immediately add to its net...
Toyota to roll out 1st Corolla in Miss. on Nov. 17
November 1, 2011 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe first Corolla will roll off the assembly line during a ceremony this month at Toyota's northeast Mississippi plant at Blue Springs, a company spokeswoman said Tuesday.Toyota spokeswoman Barbara McDaniel says the event begins at 11 a.m. Nov. 17.McDaniel says the event is invitation only.She...
