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An engine is a mechanical device that produces some form of output from a given input. An engine whose purpose is to produce kinetic energy output from a fuel source is called a prime mover; alternatively, a motor is a device which produces kinetic energy from other forms of energy (such as electricity, a flow of hydraulic fluid or compressed air). A motor car (automobile) has a starter motor and motors to drive pumps (fuel, power steering, etc) – but the power plant that propels the car is called an engine. The term 'motor' was originally used to distinguish the new internal combustion engine -powered vehicles from earlier vehicles powered by a steam engine (as in steam roller and motor roller).

Military engines included siege engines, large catapults, trebuchets and battering rams.

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Design chosen for British 1,000 mph car

Design chosen for British 1,000 mph car (w/ Video)

Technology / Engineering

created 6 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- A British team hoping to be the first to get a car to 1,000 mph (1,610 km/h) has made its final design selection. The six-tonne car, known as the Bloodhound, will be powered by a Eurofighter ...


The websites of Bing, Microsoft and Yahoo

Australia, Canada approve Yahoo!-Microsoft deal

Technology / Internet

created 19 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Australian and Canadian competition authorities have approved the Internet search and advertising partnership between Yahoo! and Microsoft, the companies said Tuesday.


IBM Researchers Lower Language Barrier With Text Translator

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

IBM Researchers are helping to break the language barrier with the advent of technology dubbed "n.Fluent" -- smart software that translates text between English and 11 other languages. IBM employees use it to instantaneously ...


Microsoft has held talks with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp over removing its news websites from Google, a report said

News Corp, Microsoft hold talks on Google: report

Technology / Internet

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (6) | comments 4

Microsoft has held talks with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp over a possible plan for the software giant to pay the media company to remove its news websites from Google, a report said Monday.


Generating electricity from air flow

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 22, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (10) | comments 2

A group of researchers at the City College of New York is developing a new way to generate power for planes and automobiles based on materials known as piezoelectrics, which convert the kinetic energy of motion into electricity. ...


Suit over search-engine keywords tries new angle

Technology / Internet

created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- A lawsuit in Wisconsin is bringing a fresh challenge to the practice of paying for keywords on Google and other search engines to boost one company's link over a rival's.


Yahoo jumps on Twitter bandwagon to improve search

Technology / Internet

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to get people to use its Internet search engine more frequently.


Search engines are source of learning

Technology / Internet

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Search engine use is not just part of our daily routines; it is also becoming part of our learning process, according to Penn State researchers.


Swirl uses algorithms, metadata, and facial recognition software to distinguish digital images

Google image search gets a 'swirl'

Technology / Internet

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Google Labs on Tuesday brought more focus to finding pictures online, adding a "Swirl" tool that automatically groups similar images into categories presented on results pages.


Bing has gained search market share

Bing gains search market share, nears 10 percent

Technology / Internet

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft's new Internet search engine Bing increased its share of the US search market in October, edging up half-a-point to nearly 10 percent, online tracking firm comScore said Tuesday.


Rupert Murdoch

All eyes on Murdoch as newspapers ponder digital future

Technology / Internet

created Nov 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Is Rupert Murdoch bluffing? Making a bold high-stakes gamble that will save the troubled newspaper industry? Or pursuing a pipe dream that can only end in failure?


Google's "Street View" is created by still photographs taken by specially-equipped vehicles

Swiss privacy watchdog to sue Google Street View

Technology / Internet

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

(AP) -- Google Inc.'s unstoppable drive to map and photograph the world has run into an immovable object - Switzerland's strict tradition of personal privacy.


Google, Yahoo call for expanded online drug ads

Technology / Internet

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Google, Yahoo and other Web companies joined the pharmaceutical industry Thursday in urging federal regulators to make it easier to pitch drugs in online advertisements.


Syringes with influenza virus vaccine sitting on a tray

Google launches online flu shot finder

Technology / Internet

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Google on Tuesday launched an online tool for tracking down where to get vaccinations against H1N1 and seasonal influenza in the United States.


LinkedIn was launched in 2003 as an online community for people to advance career and job prospects

Twitter links to LinkedIn

Technology / Internet

created Nov 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Twitter on Tuesday linked to LinkedIn, letting people share updates and tweets between the hot microblogging service and the career-oriented online social networking website.