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Bridge Collapse Caused by Oversize Load
May 24, 2013 | by Manuel Valdes and Mike Baker, Associated Press | Comments
A truck carrying an oversize load struck a bridge on the major thoroughfare between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River below, though all three occupants suffered only minor injuries.
Solving a Semiconductor Riddle
May 24, 2013 10:57 am | by David L. Chandler, MIT | Comments
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) continue to transform technology, whether it’s through the high-...
NASA Head Views Progress on Asteroid Lasso Mission
May 24, 2013 10:38 am | by Alicia Chang, AP Science Writer | Comments
Surrounded by engineers, NASA chief Charles Bolden inspected a prototype spacecraft engine that...
Cradle Turns Smartphone into Handheld Biosensor
May 24, 2013 9:58 am | by Liz Ahlberg, Physical Sciences Editor | Comments
Researchers and physicians in the field could soon run on-the-spot tests for environmental...
Mouser Electronics Honored with Murata Americas’ President’s Award
May 24, 2013 12:24 pm | by Mouser Electronics | CommentsMouser Electronics has received Murata Americas’ President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions during 2012. Mouser has built a strong relationship with Murata, a worldwide leading innovator in research, design, manufacture and sale of ceramic based passive electronic components and devices.
Mouser and Advanced Thermal Solutions Sign Global Distribution Agreement
May 24, 2013 12:21 pm | by Mouser | CommentsAdvanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) has announced a new global agreement with Mouser Electronics to distribute high performance heat sinks and cooling solutions. The agreement with ATS means Mouser Electronics customers will have access to a wide range of high performance heat sinks available in thousands of shapes and sizes.
UBC Engineer Helps Pioneer Flat Spray-On Optical Lens
May 24, 2013 10:53 am | by Patty Wellborn, University of British Columbia | CommentsA University of British Columbia engineer and a team of U.S. researchers have made a breakthrough utilizing spray-on technology that could revolutionize the way optical lenses are made and used. Kenneth Chau, an assistant professor in the School of Engineering at UBC's Okanagan campus, is a key investigator among colleagues at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Maryland.
An Era of Atomic-scale Semiconductor Devices
May 24, 2013 10:50 am | by Dr. Linyou Cao, NC State University | CommentsResearchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new technique for creating high-quality semiconductor thin films at the atomic scale – meaning the films are only one atom thick. The technique can be used to create these thin films on a large scale, sufficient to coat wafers that are two inches wide, or larger.
Photos of the Day: Engine Development for Asteroid Lasso Mission
May 24, 2013 10:42 am | by NASA | CommentsNASA Administrator Charles Bolden inspected a prototype spacecraft engine that could power an audacious mission to lasso an asteroid and tow it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore. NASA engineers are developing an ion engine for an asteroid capture mission later this decade.
Innovation Could Bring Flexible Solar Cells, Transistors, Displays
May 24, 2013 10:34 am | by Emil Venere, Purdue University | CommentsResearchers have created a new type of transparent electrode that might find uses in solar cells, flexible displays for computers and consumer electronics and future "optoelectronic" circuits for sensors and information processing.
Balance Is Key to Making Quantum-Dot Solar Cells Work
May 24, 2013 10:30 am | by David L. Chandler, MIT | CommentsThere has been great interest in recent years in using tiny particles called quantum dots to produce low-cost, easily manufactured, stable photovoltaic cells. But, so far, the creation of such cells has been limited by the fact that in practice, quantum dots are not as good at conducting an electric charge as they are in theory.
Google to Add Galapagos Islands to Street View
May 24, 2013 10:09 am | by Jason Dearen, Associated Press | CommentsFew have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Soon it will take only the click of a mouse or finger swipe on a tablet to explore some of the Galapagos Islands' most remote areas, surrounding waters and unique creatures.
Scientific Red Tape Mars Efforts vs. Virus
May 24, 2013 10:02 am | by John Heilprin, Associated Press | CommentsInternational efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are being slowed by unclear rules and competition for the potentially profitable rights to disease samples, the head of the World Health Organization warned Thursday.
Photos of the Day: Bridge Collapses
May 24, 2013 9:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsA portion of the Interstate-5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit river dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Runways Reopen After Emergency at Heathrow Airport
May 24, 2013 9:31 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsA British Airways jet made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport Friday after developing a technical problem after takeoff. TV footage showed smoke streaming from one of the engines. Airport officials briefly closed both runways at Europe's busiest airport, causing delays.
Servia, Team Preparing for Final Race of 2013
May 24, 2013 9:28 am | by Michael Marot, AP Sports Writer | CommentsWhen Oriol Servia arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and heard the slogan, he thought it was intended for him. Indy 500 or bust. For Servia and his team, Panther DRR, it's actually more fitting given that Sunday's race isn't just the biggest of the season for this team, it's an all-out battle for survival.
Wheelchair Lift out of Wis. Promises More Access
May 24, 2013 9:23 am | by Carrie Antlfinger, Associated Press | CommentsAn elementary school principal has inspired the University of Wisconsin-Madison to create a new wheelchair lift that could help make more places wheelchair accessible. The invention process began three years ago when the principal at Emerson Elementary School in Madison, Karen Kepler, told a school donor her biggest wish was for her building to become accessible to everyone.
Made in The USA Back in Style for Small Businesses
May 24, 2013 9:07 am | by Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Business Writer | CommentsWhen Martin Rawls-Meehan started making adjustable beds in 2004, it was a foregone conclusion that key parts would be made overseas. It was cheaper to manufacture in Taiwan than in the U.S. And from Taiwan it was easier to ship to customers in Asia.
Tungsten Industry Develops Conflict Minerals Legislation Compliance Framework
May 23, 2013 5:17 pm | by Tungsten Industry - Conflict Minerals Council | CommentsSupported by two leading tungsten industry trade associations a working group of tungsten refiners has established an Initiative that provides a mechanism for industry members to demonstrate their compliance with Security and Exchange Commission regulations under Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
