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October/November 2001
Volume 7, Number 5
Features
Computer models define
tide variability
A remarkable tidal model has been set up for Cook Strait, between
the North and South Islands of New Zealand, using finite element
analysis and basic laws of physics---Derek Goring
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the animation
Biomaterials facilitate
medical breakthroughs
Many new materials with unique properties have been developed
in recent years to replace damaged or diseased organs and tissues
in the body. New techniques include surface modification and controlled
biodegradation and drug release---Jennifer Ouellette
News
Briefs: Liquid marbles
roll in tight places; chaos in weather forecasts; ultraviolet
nanolasers; photonic transistor --- Eric J. Lerner
Departments
Letters
Forum: Will MgB2
work?
--Paul M. Grant
Technology: Shielding
magnetic fields
--Arnold H. Green
Industry/Academia: E-learning
advances by degrees
--Nancy Forbes
Business: Are you carrying
trade secrets?
--J. Christopher Jensen
Books
New Products
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