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The State of the Art in Solid State Relays

What are solid state relays, and what are they used for?

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Getting On Board With Onboard Power Supplies

A look at onboard supplies for medical devices and more.

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Perovskite Solar Cells Are Greener Than Silicon

Perovskite solar cells have lower carbon footprints and shorter energy payback periods than silicon.

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Listening in High “Deaf”inition: How AirPods Are Affecting Our Hearing

Apple’s popular earbuds are contributing to a world of hearing loss... and recovery?

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The Pros and Cons of Hydrogen Fuel Cells as Backup Generators

Can fuel cells replace backup generators and batteries? Microsoft is trying to find out.

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Taking Wind Power to the Next Level: Challenges and Opportunities

Engineers and scientists must take wind power to the next level…literally and figuratively.

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Getting On Board With Onboard Power Supplies

A look at onboard supplies for medical devices and more.

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The State of the Art in Solid State Relays

What are solid state relays, and what are they used for?

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