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Why I Became An Advocate for Girls and Women

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Readers of my “ A Father’s Perspective About Daughters and Engineering ” and “ Fathers Can Be Gender Equity Advocates ” articles often ask what inspired me to become such a strong advocate for girls and women. He was one of two mukhtars who represented the village of Kafr Al-Maa, in Irbid, Jordan. The answer? She was my mentor.

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Researchers show use of MFRE can at least double wireless power transfer efficiency; more efficient than metamaterials

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Researchers at North Carolina State University and Carnegie Mellon University have shown that passing wireless power transfer through a magnetic resonance field enhancer (MR-FE)—which could be as simple as a copper loop—can at least double transfer efficiency as compared to transferring through air alone. Chabalko, M.;

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AI Experts Speak: Memorable Quotes from Spectrum's AI Coverage

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This article is part of our special report on AI, “ The Great AI Reckoning.”. These quotes were drawn from the many Q&As and articles we've done over the years with top thinkers in AI. These quotes were drawn from the many Q&As and articles we've done over the years with top thinkers in AI. If you've seen.

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Use of Reformed Exhaust Gas Recirculation Gas as a Dual Fuel Can Significantly Reduce Both NOx and Smoke in a Diesel Engine at Low Loads

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Energy Fuels , Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/ef900796p. A paper on their study appeared online 7 October in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels. Abu-Jrai (2009) Low-Load Dual-Fuel Compression Ignition (CI) Engine Operation with an On-Board Reformer and a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst: Effects on Engine Performance and Emissions. Tsolakis, A.;

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Extreme E – Greenland Glacier – Legacy Programme

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By now you’ve probably guessed by the mildly witty tone of voice and limited choice of vocabulary, this article hasn’t been written by an Oxford based expert scientist who specialises in the effects of global warming but instead a writer, equally trying to make sense of and articulate these important issues in the most relatable fashion.