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Gas Pains
The Energy Debate
Eye on the Future
One Step Backward?
A Look at the Issues
New Habits
Not Sold on Nukes
For Recycling

news and notes
Car Parts From Plastic Bottles
Timken Supports Research Center
Field Tests Start on Super Boiler
Rise of the Robots
Briefly Noted

computing
Cargo Storage in Space
Fighting Jet Sound
Before a Museum Goes Live
Many Formats, One App
Cut a Little More
Ancient Computer X-Ray
Save the Engine Hubs
Bouncing Balls on Mars?
Briefly Noted

technology focus, part 1
High-Speed Economics
A New Peak
From Skateboard to Factory

technology focus, part 2
Massage Control
Robots Next to Humans
Lighter Metals Keep Surface Smooth

input/output
Tiny Tubes Tap Competitive Edge

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