problem to solve rather than an almost an impossibility." The ion drive engine is able to turn electrical power into thrust, which would make solar panels extra useful. And how might these engines be used? "The big difference is you don't just fire your...

and other hostile environments for months--or perhaps even for years--without having to be manually refueled or serviced thanks to its unique system. By using the EATR platform, the government could build many useful tools including a mobile unmanned gunner,...

is only demonstrating its capabilities as a cool musical instrument."This is not a true multitouch surface, but it is an inexpensive and useful alternative," he admits on his Berkeley webpage. The device works by scanning his fingers using both lasers, one...

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of 1024 by 600 and includes a 0.3-megapixel webcam integrated into the bevel around the display. The system also comes with a useful OneKey Rescue System button, stereo speakers, 802.11g WiFi, Bluetooth, 10/100 Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, an ExpressCard slot,...