In this episode of Engineering Newswire, brought to you by PD&D TV, the North American Team Eagle tries to set a new land speed record in 2013, lasers are used to make computer chips faster by using tiny germanium lasers to process information in the form of light, computers are being taught to read human emotions via facial expressions, nano-velcro that can clasp heavy metal molecules, a former racing helmet designer turns his talents towards football safety, and the department of homeland security builds a narco sub (PLUTO) to help track down cartel smugglers.
September 20, 2012
