Autonomous Audi almost matches veteran race car drivers' lap times

Autonomous Audi almost matches veteran race car drivers' lap times: "Stanford's autonomous Audi TTS research vehicle is gaining on the performance of its human-piloted counterparts. In contrast to its slightly pedestrian romp up Pikes Peak back in 2010, the self-driving car known as Shelley has recently hit speeds of 120 mph and posted lap times only just behind those of expert race car drivers at Thunderhill Raceway in California."

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Resurrected process converts sugar directly into diesel

Resurrected process converts sugar directly into diesel: "Researchers at the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) are generating bio fuels from renewable sources, such as sugar and starch, using a process that could be commercialized in as little as five to ten years."

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Microwave-packing EatWave vending machine delivers cold food and hot

Microwave-packing EatWave vending machine delivers cold food and hot: "Aside from items with a lengthy shelf life, such as candy bars and potato chips, purchasing any more substantial food from a vending machine is generally a recipe for disappointment."

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