June 30, 1995

HIGHWAY WINDMILLS – Providing Energy Where It’s Needed

A new invention could effectively turn a busy highway into an electric generator.

June 29, 1995

HIGHWAY WINDMILLS

In the future, when you drive to work – the wind from your car could help to juice up your power grid.

June 28, 1995

ALL-WEATHER PLANTS

Scientists are genetically engineering plants to have a longer growing season, yielding greater harvests.

June 27, 1995

ALL-WEATHER PLANTS

Genetically-engineered plants may be able to survive harsher temperatures.

June 26, 1995

RADAR MADE EASY

Radar may soon be in reach of the average consumer.

June 23, 1995

AUTOMOBILE RADAR

Some of the features in the car of the future may include air conditioning, cruise control – and radar.

June 22, 1995

SIMULATING STRESS

Everything from stronger beer cans to better baseball bats are being designed with a new computer program.

June 21, 1995

COMPUTERIZED CRASH TEST

Automobile manufacturers are using a computer to analyze what happens in a collision.

June 20, 1995

SEED-BASED LUBRICANTS – Applications

Industry is looking to plants for an alternative to petroleum-based oils.

June 19, 1995

SEED-BASED LUBRICANTS – Replacing Whale Oil

Automobile transmissions may run smoother with a lubricant derived from seeds.

June 16, 1995

ETHYLENE FROM NATURAL GAS

Scientists hope to turn a by-product of the oil industry into a valuable resource.

June 15, 1995

SOLAR LAWN MOWER – Benefits

Lazy suburbanites rejoice! A new robotic lawnmower keeps the grass cut seven days a week.

June 14, 1995

SOLAR LAWN MOWER

With a little help from the sun, homeowners may never have to push a mower around the lawn again.

June 13, 1995

ARTIFICIAL ORGANS – The Challenge

Although they’ve saved many lives, artificial organs are still far from perfect.

June 12, 1995

COMPUTERS IN SURGERY – Voice Activated Assistant

The newest of member of the operating room team is a machine that acts like a computerized nurse.

June 9, 1995

COMPUTERS IN SURGERY

Instead of asking the nurse for a scalpel, the surgeon of the future may be asking a computer.

June 8, 1995

BOLLWORM SENSOR – Advantages

By keeping an ear to the crops, cotton growers may be able to more effectively prevent insect damage.

June 7, 1995

BOLLWORM SENSOR – Listening for Infestation

Cotton growers may soon be able to detect their arch enemies by listening for them.

June 5, 1995

SOLAR DETOXIFICATION – Best Uses

A new machine uses sunlight to destroy hazardous wastes, but what happens when the sun goes down? Scientists are coming up with some practical applications for a solar reactor.

June 2, 1995

BRAIN ACTUATED CONTROL – Applications

One day, you may be able to change TV channels, adjust your thermostat, or interact with a computer just by thinking about it.

June 1, 1995

BRAIN ACTUATED CONTROL – Learn to Control Your Thoughts

With training, humans can use their brainwaves to control blood pressure, heart rate, and… machines.