Richard Gawel joined Electronic Design in 1998 and worked as an Associate Editor for a time. Prior to that, he was a proofreader and copy editor at various publications, as well as a high school English teacher. He earned his BA in English and Education at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. Also, he and his wife have written a children's fantasy novel, which they hope to publish soon. Email address: rgawel@penton.com
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August 6, 2008
[Web Exclusive] Solar Cars Cross The Continent
Hybrids and electric cars may get all the buzz these days, but what if you could leave the grid entirely? That may not be as far-fetched as you think, based on the results of the 2008 North American Solar Challenge. Last month, 15 teams and their sun-powered cars charged 2400 miles across the continent to test the technology’s viability.
July 15, 2008
[TechScope] Tesla Roadster Gets Ready To Hit The Road In California
Next time you’re behind the wheel, don’t be surprised if the 100% electric Tesla Roadster pulls up next to you. According to Tesla Motors president and CEO Ze’ev Drori, 12 production Roadsters have arrived in California, and 27 more are in various stages of assembly. Drori also expects four more to arrive each week through August.
June 26, 2008
[TechScope] "Friend" Your Picture Frame
We’re barely keeping up with the social networking technology that Web 2.0 applications require. Yet already, designers and marketers alike are buzzing about Web 3.0, even though nobody seems to be able to specifically define what that means. Nonetheless, most experts predict high-speed, wide-bandwidth applications that will be able to deliver content wherever and whenever you want it, regardless of format or platform. Web 3.0 will even come to devices as mundane as, say, picture frames.
June 19, 2008[Technology Report] Home Networking Hits The Market
The number of standards and their potential for incompatibility may seem to doom the market. But alliances and companies alike are charging ahead, and they’re already enjoying significant success. According to HDMI Licensing LLC, more than 750 consumer electronics and PC manufacturers have adopted HDMI. More than 229 million devices incorporating HDMI are expected to ship in 2008, with an installed base of nearly 1.2 billion...
June 16, 2008
[TechScope] Hydrogen Cars Break Into The American Market
Powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, Honda’s FCX Clarity began rolling off the assembly line this week in Tochigi, Japan. The company also announced a Southern California dealership network as well as its first customers, who will get their cars next month.
June 3, 2008
[TechScope] Explore The Universe From Your Desktop With The WorldWide Telescope
Imagine charting the constellations during your lunch hour or taking a peek through the Hubble Telescope at your favorite hotspot. Now you can thanks to the WorldWide Telescope, a free project from Microsoft Research and a network of the world’s leading space research institutions. Users simply download the software to their computer, and the universe is theirs.
April 29, 2008
[TechScope] 3D Ultrasound Penetrates Skull To Identify Strokes And Save Lives
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health, but it doesn’t have to be. The key lies in rapid diagnosis. Researchers at Duke University are working to make that happen with innovative 3D ultrasound technology that provides an accurate look inside the skull.
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