making a clean getaway
Battery-powered electric vehicles are forming a symbiotic relationship with commuter rail.

speed for Uncle Sam's cargo
A spreader bar designed to transfer military cargo directly from railcars to ships also benefits civilian freight handling.

technology vs. terrorism
Some of the best engineering brains offer antidotes in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks.

probabilistic problem solving
Predictive technologies return uncertain answers—and that's the difference.

a bid to take the lead
Seeking to assure the prosperity of one of its key industries, Korea sees a future measured in nanometers.

weeding without sensorship
This cutter is taking some of the labor out of caring for delicate grape vines.

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