A hoist to the heavens
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The factors that enhance the efficiency of space elevator over rockets are discussed. The methods used in the manufacture of the elevators are studied. Manufacturing the elevators and maintaining them are the important aspects to be considered.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2005
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The Athens affair
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The hacking of the telecommunications networks of Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A., the Greek subsidiary of Vodafone, and the bugging of the telephones of eminent politicians and bureaucrats in 2005 is discussed.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2007
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IT takes a village: how do-gooder engineers are helping Laotian settlers pedal their way onto the Internet
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Engineer volunteers have designed and configured a rugged, low-cost bicycle-powered computer and wireless network which enables Internet access from the Laotian village of Phon Kham.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2003
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