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(Encyclopedia) steamship, watercraft propelled by a steam engine or a steam turbine. Despite such innovations as turbo-electric drive, which converts steam energy into rotational power for…Indiana, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Indiana, industrial borough (2020 pop. 13,067), seat of Indiana co., W Pa.; inc. 1816. It is the principal supply and trading center for…East Hartford
(Encyclopedia) East Hartford, urban town (2020 pop. 51,045), Hartford co., central Conn., on the Connecticut River opposite Hartford; settled c.1640,…Genetic Engineering: DNA Technology Applications
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Human Genome ProjectGenetic EngineeringIntroductionFundamentals of Genetic EngineeringCurrent Recombinant Cloning TechnologyDNA Technology ApplicationsHuman Disorders and Gene TherapyHuman Genome…Genetic Engineering: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Legal and Ethical ConsiderationsGenetic EngineeringIntroductionFundamentals of Genetic EngineeringCurrent Recombinant Cloning TechnologyDNA Technology ApplicationsHuman Disorders and Gene…SELENE (SELenological and ENgineering Explorer) (Japan)
Destination: The Moon. Launch: 2007. Mission: To study the origin and evolution of the Moon, orbiting it for one year. It will map the entire surface and gather data on chemical and…snorkel
(Encyclopedia) snorkel, tube through which a submarine or diver can draw air while underwater. When in use, the top of the snorkel tube extends above the water surface into the air. The first…airplane
(Encyclopedia) CE5 A. Side view of jet-propelled airplane B. Top view airplane,&sp;aeroplane, or aircraft, heavier-than-air vehicle, mechanically driven and fitted with fixed wings that…governor, device
(Encyclopedia) governor, automatic device used to regulate and control such variables as speed or pressure in the functioning of an engine or other machine. A governor may be an electric, hydraulic,…