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Airline industry and the future of oil

Pengwuino
Jul 30, 2005 · Replies 14 · Jul 31, 2005

Replies: 14

Will We Ever Send Self-Replicating Probes into Space?

Gold Barz
Jul 29, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jul 30, 2005

Replies: 1

Design the Perfect Starship: What Would It Look Like?

KonradKorzenowski
Jul 27, 2005 · Replies 11 · Jul 27, 2005

Replies: 11

Question about barbell weight distribution

Flying Penguin
Jul 27, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 27, 2005

Replies: 2

Projectile, Laser, Plasma: Weapons of the Future?

KonradKorzenowski
Jul 26, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 26, 2005

Replies: 2

Top 5 DSP Courses for MS in Computer Engineering: Guide and Tips

ElectroPhysics
Mar 29, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 26, 2005

Replies: 3

Can Airport Scanners Store Passport Photos for Later Retracing of Individuals?

Spin_Network
Jul 16, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 19, 2005

Replies: 2

Understanding AM/FM Radio Stations

Imparcticle
Aug 9, 2004 · Replies 51 · Jul 15, 2005

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Replies: 51

Project a 3-D traingle at a square grid onto a scrunched-up paper

laminatedevildoll
Jul 12, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 15, 2005

Replies: 2

What Can Be Created from an eBay Purchase?

Pengwuino
Jul 14, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jul 15, 2005

Replies: 2

WTC Metal Fatigue. How Did Building 7 Fall?

Noddy
Jul 13, 2005 · Replies 35 · Jul 14, 2005

2

Replies: 35

Need Electrical Help After Storm - Advice Needed

Evo
Jul 3, 2005 · Replies 43 · Jul 14, 2005

2

Replies: 43

Questions About Shifting & Ignition Keys

Pre-AlgebraDude
Jul 12, 2005 · Replies 27 · Jul 14, 2005

Replies: 27

Lock Picking Device Used in "Gone in 60 Seconds

salle
Jul 13, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 14, 2005

Replies: 9

Buying either a stick electrode arc welder

Shawnzyoo
Jul 13, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jul 14, 2005

Replies: 10

Is there a way to automatically graph multiple columns in Microsoft Excel?

dingpud
Jul 12, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jul 13, 2005

Replies: 8

Where to Buy Laser Range Finders Under $200 with 1-200m Range

cAm
Jul 5, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 6

Graduation Day Success - Winning the IMechE Award

brewnog
Jul 11, 2005 · Replies 22 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 22

What to do with a used helicopter jet engine?

Integral
Jul 8, 2005 · Replies 17 · Jul 12, 2005

Replies: 17

College Decision: IIT Madras Chemical Engineering

siddharth
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 3

What is the optimal width for shelves in a curved-wall closet?

MattF
Jul 7, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 9

TEC Heater/Cooler - Can It Be Done?

Pengwuino
Jun 30, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jul 7, 2005

Replies: 4

Metal Strut Strength: Aluminum vs. Cromoly

DocToxyn
Jul 6, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 6, 2005

Replies: 9

The Kitty Hawk is still active in Japan.

Pengwuino
Jul 5, 2005 · Replies 24 · Jul 6, 2005

Replies: 24

Can a Flexible Air Bag Help Humans Breathe Like Fish Underwater?

Shawnzyoo
Jun 7, 2005 · Replies 9 · Jul 5, 2005

Replies: 9

What kinds of engineers usually build submarine?

redgoat
Jul 4, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jul 5, 2005

Replies: 8

People with more imagination then brains

Pengwuino
Jul 4, 2005 · Replies 31 · Jul 5, 2005

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Replies: 31

Learning to Fly in a Piper Tomahawk PA-38

Janus
Jul 2, 2005 · Replies 22 · Jul 3, 2005

Replies: 22

What causes the BOOM sound of bass?

QuantumTheory
May 24, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jul 2, 2005

Replies: 12

Corrosion on the cable fooled my test meter

wolram
Jun 29, 2005 · Replies 48 · Jul 1, 2005

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Replies: 48

Which computer is best for engineering school?

stjimmy
May 31, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 3

Compressed Air Can Mystery: What's Going On?

Pengwuino
Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 12

Designing a Biodegradable Floating Target for Aerial Small Arms Training

FMAG
Jun 10, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 4

What happens when you give an engineer a well

Ivan Seeking
Jun 20, 2005 · Replies 22 · Jul 1, 2005

Replies: 22

How Do Pilots Manage Crosswind Landings?

wolram
Jun 27, 2005 · Replies 15 · Jun 28, 2005

Replies: 15

Understanding the good effiency

redgoat
Jun 13, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jun 27, 2005

Replies: 6

What Can Brewnog Do with a BBBEngGGRtst AMITTGNNMHRMechE?

brewnog
Jun 24, 2005 · Replies 23 · Jun 25, 2005

Replies: 23

Objective article about physics/engineering in development

KingNothing
Jun 19, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jun 19, 2005

Replies: 3

How Do You Calculate Frequency from Energy Using Planck's Constant?

middleearth77
Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 17, 2005

Replies: 1

What is the Best Programming Language for Modeling a Currency Auction Market?

datatec
Jun 15, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 15, 2005

Replies: 1

Unbelievable Story of a JATO-Powered Impala

wolram
Jun 14, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jun 14, 2005

Replies: 6

What Distinguishes Technique from Technology?

redgoat
Jun 10, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 12, 2005

Replies: 2

Best bang for your buck as a jack of all trades

Pengwuino
Jun 8, 2005 · Replies 27 · Jun 10, 2005

Replies: 27

Uncovering the Mystery of the Money Pit

matthyaouw
May 29, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jun 7, 2005

Replies: 12

Is it correct to say geo coord wgs-84 in degree min and sec?

julee
Jun 6, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jun 7, 2005

Replies: 1

Need Help with Engineering Personal Statement?

dumb
Jun 3, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 3, 2005

Replies: 2

Measuring Distances in Microns/Nanometers for Small Objects

sid_galt
Jun 3, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jun 3, 2005

Replies: 5

XOR of Multiple Bytes - Procedure and Methods

temujin
Jun 1, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jun 1, 2005

Replies: 2

Toronto Doctor takes pictures of small intestine with LEDs and camera in a pill

willib
May 27, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 31, 2005

Replies: 3

DREAD Weapon System: Military Grade Weaponry for ICBM Defense?

sid_galt
May 13, 2005 · Replies 7 · May 22, 2005

Replies: 7

Troubleshooting a Weak Toilet Siphon: Tips for Fixing the Issue

Pengwuino
May 4, 2005 · Replies 17 · May 20, 2005

Replies: 17

What are the TLA's commonly used in Engineering Management?

brewnog
May 19, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 19, 2005

Replies: 3

Ive been accused to fake experimental data and thats false

capullosois
May 16, 2005 · Replies 10 · May 18, 2005

Replies: 10

The pitfalls of self-taught science and engineering

Ivan Seeking
May 15, 2005 · Replies 21 · May 17, 2005

Replies: 21

Nanotech/Molecular Manufacturing

sid_galt
May 15, 2005 · Replies 1 · May 16, 2005

Replies: 1

Why Houses are Built with Wood, Not Steel

mathwurkz
May 3, 2005 · Replies 13 · May 16, 2005

Replies: 13

First year engineering research project

nishant
May 11, 2005 · Replies 13 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 13

Solar Panels: Cost, Use, and Benefits

Pengwuino
May 3, 2005 · Replies 8 · May 12, 2005

Replies: 8

What do you think of UofT's EngSci Program?

Athalus
May 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 9, 2005

Replies: 2

Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis: When & How

chandran
May 5, 2005 · Replies 3 · May 6, 2005

Replies: 3

Help Me Find a Rat Trap Image for My DT Project!

Bladibla
May 2, 2005 · Replies 2 · May 3, 2005

Replies: 2

News What Are the Potential Dangers of Using Plasma Propulsion for Space Travel?

Someone502
May 2, 2005 · Replies 15 · May 2, 2005

Replies: 15

More difficult or more advanced

redgoat
Apr 20, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 25, 2005

Replies: 5

Real world applications of Metal Storm

Pengwuino
Apr 23, 2005 · Replies 7 · Apr 25, 2005

Replies: 7

Build WW2 Planes: Is It Possible?

Pengwuino
Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 32 · Apr 18, 2005

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Replies: 32

Which Engineering Program is Better: University of Delaware or Penn State?

LizardKing23
Apr 17, 2005 · Replies 4 · Apr 17, 2005

Replies: 4

Communicating with Mavs via Cellphone: Requirements & Configurations

sid_galt
Apr 15, 2005 · Replies 5 · Apr 17, 2005

Replies: 5

Is a R&D job at a well-known company in my future?

brewnog
Apr 16, 2005 · Replies 23 · Apr 16, 2005

Replies: 23

What Are the Key Facts About Liquefied Natural Gas and Its Safety?

JasonRox
Apr 6, 2005 · Replies 39 · Apr 16, 2005

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Replies: 39

Is Lightning a Viable Source for Hydrogen Production?

Pengwuino
Apr 10, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 10, 2005

Replies: 3

Revolutionizing Fuel: Discover Browns Gas and Water Fuel Converters

nseidm1
Apr 2, 2005 · Replies 3 · Apr 3, 2005

Replies: 3

Can We Build a Meccano Difference Engine?

brewnog
Mar 31, 2005 · Replies 8 · Apr 1, 2005

Replies: 8

Maximizing Bridge Capacity: A Weight Distribution Dilemma

iknownothing
Nov 22, 2004 · Replies 59 · Mar 31, 2005

2

Replies: 59

Advice Needed for Options after Graduation

mpm
Mar 28, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 29, 2005

Replies: 2

The Mystery: The High Cost of Wind Turbines Explained

Pengwuino
Mar 19, 2005 · Replies 22 · Mar 28, 2005

Replies: 22

Newton to Tonnes (force) conversion

NSX
Mar 25, 2005 · Replies 8 · Mar 26, 2005

Replies: 8

Soundproofing an Office Wall: A How-To Guide

Math Is Hard
Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 55 · Mar 20, 2005

2

Replies: 55

Energy Conversion: How to Convert Heat to Electricity

derekmohammed
Mar 19, 2005 · Replies 4 · Mar 20, 2005

Replies: 4

Electrical or Computer Engineering?

r3dxP
Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 21 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 21

Engineering skills and pros vs cons

stjimmy
Jan 28, 2005 · Replies 1 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 1

WW2 era German 88 mm anti aircraft gun

spender
Feb 13, 2005 · Replies 10 · Mar 18, 2005

Replies: 10

Finding Speed from Displacement and Time

PrudensOptimus
Mar 17, 2005 · Replies 16 · Mar 17, 2005

Replies: 16

Are Tablets Suitable for Engineering Students?

amb123
Mar 16, 2005 · Replies 10 · Mar 17, 2005

Replies: 10

What's the difference between toughness and strength?

bullet
Mar 14, 2005 · Replies 4 · Mar 14, 2005

Replies: 4

Building a Human-Powered Boat for Physics Class

Rasine
Mar 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 11, 2005

Replies: 2

Good Bridge Design for Balsa Wood & Steel Blocks

IGeekbot
Mar 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · Mar 10, 2005

Replies: 2

Design Process Tips for Irish Leaving Cert Project

floped perfect
Mar 4, 2005 · Replies 9 · Mar 8, 2005

Replies: 9

How Should High-Value, Fragile Equipment Be Transported Safely?

humanino
Feb 11, 2005 · Replies 46 · Mar 3, 2005

2

Replies: 46

Celebrate Engineers' Week: Eat Cherry Pie!

ohwilleke
Feb 21, 2005 · Replies 4 · Feb 22, 2005

Replies: 4

Naughty words that engineers can get away with saying

brewnog
Feb 4, 2005 · Replies 31 · Feb 15, 2005

2

Replies: 31

Parallel Keyboard: 200+ WPM with 2 Keystrokes

Bartholomew
Feb 5, 2005 · Replies 66 · Feb 14, 2005

3

Replies: 66

Dynamic imaging of motion problem

RT steven
Jan 31, 2005 · Replies 5 · Feb 13, 2005

Replies: 5

Can Evolutionary Computing Improve Keyboard Efficiency?

Bartholomew
Feb 10, 2005 · Replies 6 · Feb 10, 2005

Replies: 6

Has tribdog ever come close to exploding something?

tribdog
Feb 4, 2005 · Replies 23 · Feb 6, 2005

Replies: 23

Military Lasers: How Do They Work?

tumor
Jan 9, 2005 · Replies 15 · Feb 5, 2005

Replies: 15

I'm Starting a Company Who's In?

eNtRopY
Jun 29, 2003 · Replies 42 · Feb 5, 2005

2

Replies: 42

Least Physics Required: Choosing the Right Engineering Program for You

Mika-Yugo
Jan 31, 2005 · Replies 8 · Feb 2, 2005

Replies: 8

How Can Electrical Engineering Enhance Your Understanding of Physics?

string_theory
Apr 15, 2003 · Replies 9 · Feb 2, 2005

Replies: 9

Mechanical Facility/Dexterity and Tinkering

stjimmy
Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 31, 2005

Replies: 6

Poll

Most impotant skill in enginering?

stjimmy
Jan 29, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jan 31, 2005

Replies: 12

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