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Engineering Innovation
By The National Academy of EngineeringTechnology
Engineering Innovation episodes
- Glaucoma-Testing Contact LensesGlaucoma causes pressure in the eye that can lead to vision loss. Monitoring it requires trips to the doctor. But, one day, that might be done with contact lenses.0 min
- Air EnergyWith today's fuel prices, the airlines will be interested in this.? Local engineers are working on a remotely-controlled aircraft that may fly for weeks, even years, without fuel.0 min
- Driver DistractionDriver distraction and inattention account for the vast majority of accidents. Cell phones, I-pods, TV, GPS, and even the Internet are on the road?and legislation can?t keep up.0 min
- Dark TanSummer means getting a sun tan, like it or not. The downside is skin cancer. But soon you may be able to get a tan that?s actually good for you.0 min
- Driverless TaxiIn the future, our cities could have ?horizontal elevators? ?driverless taxicabs that transport you to your destination without stopping for other passengers.0 min
- Recharging Stem CellsNew research suggests promise for a potentially less controversial stem cell treatment that would activate stem cells already in your body to rejuvenate tissues.0 min
- Internet Phone SecurityPhone calls over the Internet are becoming more popular.? But as its use increases, so will concerns about security.0 min
- Water Pipe SensorsLast week's water pipe ruptures in Montgomery County are the inevitable result of aging infrastructure.? New technologies are being developed that could provide early alerts about impending trouble.0 min
- Engineering ImmunityEngineers are learning to control the most intricate processes of our bodies, including the immune system.? That could provide powerful new tools against disease.0 min
- Synthetic Skin That SensesA fully-functional artificial arm would require complex mechanical movements.? But that may be the easy part.? What about restoring sensations of touch?0 min
About Engineering Innovation
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The National Academy of Engineering has worked with the Washington, D.C. region's most listened-to radio station — the all-news format WTOP…
Radio — and the nation's only radio station specifically dedicated to covering news related to the federal government — WFED 1500 AM — To provide weekly features highlighting engineering innovations and stories that add technical context to issues in the news. Hear some of our stories in the links below.