September 29, 1995

LIQUID ARCHITECTURE

You can bet the three little pigs never thought of this one – architects are now designing homes made almost entirely out of water.

September 28, 1995

SMART GUNS

A new type of gun only fires for its owner.

September 27, 1995

SMART GUNS-Safety By Remote Control

Like changing TV channels at home, police officers may soon be able to disarm their guns at the press of a button.

September 26, 1995

SMART WALLS-Applications

A newly invented material will help insulate everything from walls to clothing to flower pots.

September 25, 1995

SMART WALLS

A new type of wallboard can help regulate the temperature of a room.

September 22, 1995

MELTING THE EARTH – Treating Waste

By developing a method of melting soil, scientists are able to simultaneously treat hazardous waste and learn more about basic earth science.

September 21, 1995

MELTING THE EARTH

Scientists are treating hazardous wastes by turning them into glass.

September 20, 1995

HOT WATER PESTICIDE – Benefits

Boiling water could be a farmer’s best friend.

September 19, 1995

HOT WATER PESTICIDE

Weeds and insect pests may soon be in some very hot water.

September 18, 1995

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION – The Future

New technologies promise to change the way we view television.

September 15, 1995

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION – The Technology

How will high definition digital television be broadcast?

September 14, 1995

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION – A New Window on the World

In the future, television images and sounds will be crystal clear.

September 13, 1995

SYNTHETIC SKIN – Growing Tissue

Scientists are growing human skin in the laboratory.

September 12, 1995

SYNTHETIC SKIN – Benefits

Synthetic skin is being used for everything from testing a new hand creme to replacing tissue on a burn victim.

September 11, 1995

SYNTHETIC SKIN – Determining Safety

Scientists are using artificial skin to test the safety of commercial products.

September 8, 1995

QUESTIONING GENETIC ENGINEERING – Ecological Concerns

What are the ecological consequences of the biotechnology revolution?

September 7, 1995

QUESTIONING GENETIC ENGINEERING

Do we humans have the right to manipulate the genes of living organisms?

September 6, 1995

SHOWER HEAT RECYCLING – Saving Energy

A cold shower inspired one inventor to come up with a way to reuse the heat flowing down the drain.

September 5, 1995

SHOWER HEAT RECYCLING

A new invention may help you feel a little less guilty about taking a long, hot shower.

September 4, 1995

REDESIGNING MONEY – Future Dollars

US dollars may look a little different in the near future.

September 1, 1995

REDESIGNING MONEY – Current Testing

Today’s money is sporting a few extra safety features.