Technology

Honda Rolls Out Petroleum-Free Fuel Cell Car

Originally Published by Environment News Service

Honda’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle other than concept cars rolled off the assembly line today in Tochigi Prefecture at the world’s first dedicated fuel cell vehicle manufacturing facility.

Posted on June 20th, 2008
Climate, Economy, Energy, Technology

Phoenix Mars Lander Testing Sprinkle Technique

Originally Published by Science Daily

Due to the clumpy nature of the Martian soil at Phoenix’s landing site, NASA’s Mars lander is testing a new method to deliver soil to its onboard ovens.

Posted on June 11th, 2008
Technology, Water

Google, Microsoft and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)

People can now easily visualize what their next trip or hike will look like; they can readily combine EO data with other kinds of geographic data ; and they can easily save the views they have constructed and send them to other users. However, geospatial technologies are more complex than most people realize.

George Percivall, posted on June 10th, 2008
Articles, Earth Observation, Technology | No Comments »

New “Super-paper” Is Stronger Than Cast Iron

Originally Published by New Scientist - Technology

A new type of super-strong paper utilizing nano-technology could be useful in paper bags and superman tape but is still produced from organic cellulose.

Posted on June 8th, 2008
Technology

Earth Observation - The French Connection to GEOSS

Whether for surface imagery, altimetry, studies of aerosols and clouds or recording the Earth’s magnetic field, satellites permit a global view of our Earth and in combination with more precise local in situ measurements offer enormous potential in understanding how the Earth system works from the planet’s core out to the stratosphere, helping us to manage our Earth.

Benoit Boissin, posted on June 3rd, 2008
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Shuttle Discovery Heads Toward the Space Station

Originally Published by NY Times

The shuttle Discovery blasted its way into orbit on Saturday through wispy clouds against blue skies on its way to deliver a bus-size laboratory to the International Space Station.

Posted on June 3rd, 2008
Technology, Would You Believe?

Nanotech ‘Tissue’ Loves Oil Spills, Hates Water

Originally Published by New Scientist - Tech

Almost 200,000 tonnes of oil have been spilled at sea in accidents since the start of the decade and now scientists may have come up with a material that could aid in cleaning all that up.

Posted on June 1st, 2008
Disasters, Technology, Water

For The Benefit Of Society

Given the IEEE’s technical scope and global presence, our 375,000 members have a tremendous opportunity to contribute. In fact, our members are already involved in a number of such projects. For example, the IEEE Committee on Earth Observation has since 2005 been involved in the International Group on Earth Observations and its effort to create a Global Earth Observation System of Systems.

Lewis Terman, posted on May 29th, 2008
Earth Observation, Featured Article, ICEO/GEO/GEOSS, OpEd, Technology | No Comments »

In Study, Researchers Find Nanotubes May Pose Health Risks Similar to Asbestos

Originally Published by NY Times

A team of scientists has found that tiny nanotubes - the wonder material of nanotechnology - can have the same affect as asbestos fibers on the lungs of those who inhale them.

Posted on May 22nd, 2008
Health, Technology