Month: June 1995
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
HIGHWAY WINDMILLS – Providing Energy Where It’s Needed
A new invention could effectively turn a busy highway into an electric generator.
June 29, 1995HIGHWAY WINDMILLS
In the future, when you drive to work – the wind from your car could help to juice up your power grid.
June 28, 1995ALL-WEATHER PLANTS
Scientists are genetically engineering plants to have a longer growing season, yielding greater harvests.
June 27, 1995ALL-WEATHER PLANTS
Genetically-engineered plants may be able to survive harsher temperatures.
June 26, 1995RADAR MADE EASY
Radar may soon be in reach of the average consumer.
June 23, 1995AUTOMOBILE RADAR
Some of the features in the car of the future may include air conditioning, cruise control – and radar.
June 22, 1995SIMULATING STRESS
Everything from stronger beer cans to better baseball bats are being designed with a new computer program.
June 21, 1995COMPUTERIZED CRASH TEST
Automobile manufacturers are using a computer to analyze what happens in a collision.
June 20, 1995SEED-BASED LUBRICANTS – Applications
Industry is looking to plants for an alternative to petroleum-based oils.
June 19, 1995SEED-BASED LUBRICANTS – Replacing Whale Oil
Automobile transmissions may run smoother with a lubricant derived from seeds.
June 16, 1995ETHYLENE FROM NATURAL GAS
Scientists hope to turn a by-product of the oil industry into a valuable resource.
June 15, 1995SOLAR LAWN MOWER – Benefits
Lazy suburbanites rejoice! A new robotic lawnmower keeps the grass cut seven days a week.
June 14, 1995SOLAR LAWN MOWER
With a little help from the sun, homeowners may never have to push a mower around the lawn again.
June 13, 1995ARTIFICIAL ORGANS – The Challenge
Although they’ve saved many lives, artificial organs are still far from perfect.
June 12, 1995COMPUTERS 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, 1995COMPUTERS IN SURGERY
Instead of asking the nurse for a scalpel, the surgeon of the future may be asking a computer.
June 8, 1995BOLLWORM SENSOR – Advantages
By keeping an ear to the crops, cotton growers may be able to more effectively prevent insect damage.
June 7, 1995BOLLWORM SENSOR – Listening for Infestation
Cotton growers may soon be able to detect their arch enemies by listening for them.
June 5, 1995SOLAR 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, 1995BRAIN 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, 1995BRAIN ACTUATED CONTROL – Learn to Control Your Thoughts
With training, humans can use their brainwaves to control blood pressure, heart rate, and… machines.