Ignoring the popular adage "If it ain't broke -- don't fix it," railway companies are looking to replace aging controls with more reliable intelligent technology Why? "Because unlike traditional manufacturing processes railroad accidents cause Learn more

A cell phone that fits inside a pinky ring A television screen you wear like a wristwatch Incredibly small robots that travel through the bloodstream to the site of a malignant tumor which they quickly attack and dispatch While these types of Learn more

In designing cars and light trucks automakers have many goals including: More comfort and convenience features Greater safety Greater fuel economy Cleaner exhaust Reduced maintenance needs Easier vehicle assembly Reduced costs Learn more

"The cost of an accident in terms of legal action -- including possible fines and lost production -- will greatly outweigh the costs of purchasing and installing safety equipment Added weight is given to this argument because companies not Learn more