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Innovative device could power electronics with your body movements while you use them  A new technology that can generate electricity from vibrations or even small body movements means you could charge your laptop by typing or power your smartphone's battery on your morning run. Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a tiny, wearable generator in response to the urgent need for sustainable, clean energy.

Six Capstone Design teams win $10,000 each at annual Esch competition By Carol Truemner Faculty of Engineering Impressing judges with projects ranging from a unique alternative to traditional cancer t