Jul 19 2011

Russian Cell Phone Includes Emergency Alert

Simplified device targets seniors and kids with an SOS button and stripped-down functionality.

Jun 22 2011

Camping Pot Lets You Cook Up Some Electricity

Special materials that convert differences in heat into power produce electricity from an open fire.

Jun 17 2011

Internet in a Suitcase to Battle Autocracy

The United States is investing millions of dollars to create what it calls a ‘shadow’ Internet.

Jun 09 2011

Arizona Wildfire Threatens New Mexico

Tag: Emergency Response,Parks and Forests,WildfiresDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:03 pm
The massive blaze, dubbed the Wallow Fire, is the second largest in Arizona's history.

Jun 07 2011

Inventor Readies ‘Jetski for the Skies’

Since the early 1980s, Glenn Martin has been working to create a jetpack suitable for everyday use by ordinary people.

May 26 2011

Corkscrew-Drive Robot Spirals Over Rough Terrain

Eight inch helical coils and omnidirectional drive key to robot's maneuverability.

May 26 2011

Corkscrew-Drive Robot Spirals Over Rough Terrain

Helical coils and an omnidirectional drive are key to this robot's unique maneuverability.

May 02 2011

Tsunami Mapper Applet Shows Potential Coastal Damage

Tag: Computer Simulation,Emergency Response,Weather PredictionTracy Staedter @ 2:20 pm
See how a tsunami could affect a coastal town or city.

Apr 11 2011

U.S. Gov May Issue Terror Alerts Via Facebook, Twitter

The Department of Homeland Security taps the power of social media.

Apr 11 2011

Mythbuster Developing U.S. Military Armor

Jamie Hyneman contracted to develop ultra-lightweight armor for military vehicles.

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