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search, right of

(Encyclopedia) search, right of. 1 In domestic law, the right of officials to search persons or private property, usually obtained through some form of search warrant authorized by a court. In the…

jet engine

(Encyclopedia) jet engine: see jet propulsion.

fire engine

(Encyclopedia) fire engine: see fire fighting.

truck

(Encyclopedia) truck, automotive vehicle designed primarily for the transportation of goods. A truck is constructed on the general lines of the automobile but uses larger and heavier parts. It may be…

Civil Engineer (M. Lun)

Michelle Lun Tell us about your work---what do you do? I work for a California engineering firm that consults on large construction projects…

Design Engineer---Medical equipment

Hank Westra Tell us about your work---what do you do? We make medical instruments that perform robotic heart surgery. In layman's words, we eliminate…

Electrical Engineer (P. Finlon)

Paul Finlon Tell us about your work---what do you do? I work in the Nuclear Medical Division of a large company that manufactures Nuclear Medical…

Mine Safety Engineer, Geologist

Edward Hurley Tell us about your work---what do you do? I inspect mines and tunnels for safety and make sure that they are within the…

Heron of Alexandria

(Encyclopedia) Heron of AlexandriaHeron of Alexandriahērˈŏn [key] or Hero, mathematician and inventor. The dates of his birth and death are unknown; conjecture places them between the 2d cent. b.c.…