freedom of choice
The fuel cell vehicle has a long way to go. Maybe those part electric-powered, part gasoline-burning cars will help clear the way. By Paul Sharke

virtually Edison
Analysis software makes it easy to experiment early and often. It doesn't eliminate the hard work, but it can get more out of less. By Jean Thilmany

from sea to sink
With supplies of water under stress, the prospect of rendering saltwater drinkable is growing more appealing and more affordable. By Gayle Ehrenman

down but not out
Checked in the courts, Jerome Lemelson's patent machine is still churning out new claims. By R.P. Siegel

supercool protector
A runaway-current limiter passes a test. By Harry Hutchinson

input/output
Sound Health. By John DeGaspari

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