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Bridgestone says that Ecopia tires (as seen on the Nissan Leaf) improve rolling resistance 36 percent, which means a 4 percent fuel economy improvement (5 percent for Dueler truck tires).
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The steel, which Cintec have previously used to improve the bomb-resistance of major landmark buildings around the world, is designed to expand and contract with the pyramid, under the extreme temperatures of the desert.
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In general, the molecular designs of these plastics improve a product's flame resistance or its structural integrity under heat.
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Orion Genomics hopes to start pulling in revenues next year from its proprietary method of sequencing, mapping and cloning agricultural genes--technology that can be used to improve crop yield, develop pest resistance or help plants survive drought, flooding and cold.
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Developing lightweight materials, such as low-cost carbon fiber composites (CFC's), that will improve fuel efficiency, performance, and corrosion resistance of the next generation of automobiles, aircraft, ships and trains.
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"We're looking for genes that could improve taste or color" and plants with good drought resistance, said botanist Sarada Krishnan, Denver Botanic Gardens director of horticulture.
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Training with resistance bands, Rice has been able to improve his ability to stop-and-go and work on position-specific drills to become a faster and stronger football player.
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As a study in the bitter politics of resistance, however, it would be hard to improve on.
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"In order to improve the draft, the vent is preheated by means of electric resistance and it's equipped with a ventilator for use if necessary, " the Vatican said in a statement.
CNN: March 13, 2013 -- Updated 0018 GMT (0818 HKT)