From the year 2000 to 2005, manufacturing jobs declined by about 18 percent in the United States.

"Less Enthusiasm for H2" and "Within the Law" are part of Letters this month.

This month's Computing section includes "Navigating Wider" and "Robot Swarm."

"What's New in X2" and "New Polymer Designed to Take the Heat" are part of Technology Focus this month.

"The Robot That Knew Just Enough" and "Asian Solar Power in Canada" are part of this News & Notes section.

Recently published books for engineers and those interested in engineering.

Hydrogen peroxide can bleach hair, propel rockets, and wipe out microbes. That's why we shouldn't expect to see any Martians.

Focus on Manufacturing: Developments in materials, production methods, and turbine design have spawned a new class of business jet.

Focus on Manufacturing: Researchers are pushing to get more manufacturing assistance from the computer.

The Montreal Protocol dictates that in four years new equipment cannot use the refrigerant R-22.

Patents and Intellectual Property: A power that patent holders once held over infringers isn't as certain these days.

"Short-Stroke Thruster" and "Environment Controller" are part of this section.

Product Information includes "Machine Safety" and "Safety Networking" this month.

"Protected Files" and "Scripting, Plotting, Programming" are part of this section.