Month: September 1995
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
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, 1995SMART GUNS
A new type of gun only fires for its owner.
September 27, 1995SMART 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, 1995SMART WALLS-Applications
A newly invented material will help insulate everything from walls to clothing to flower pots.
September 25, 1995SMART WALLS
A new type of wallboard can help regulate the temperature of a room.
September 22, 1995MELTING 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, 1995MELTING THE EARTH
Scientists are treating hazardous wastes by turning them into glass.
September 20, 1995HOT WATER PESTICIDE – Benefits
Boiling water could be a farmer’s best friend.
September 19, 1995HOT WATER PESTICIDE
Weeds and insect pests may soon be in some very hot water.
September 18, 1995HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION – The Future
New technologies promise to change the way we view television.
September 15, 1995HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION – The Technology
How will high definition digital television be broadcast?
September 14, 1995HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION – A New Window on the World
In the future, television images and sounds will be crystal clear.
September 13, 1995SYNTHETIC SKIN – Growing Tissue
Scientists are growing human skin in the laboratory.
September 12, 1995SYNTHETIC SKIN – Benefits
Synthetic skin is being used for everything from testing a new hand creme to replacing tissue on a burn victim.
September 11, 1995SYNTHETIC SKIN – Determining Safety
Scientists are using artificial skin to test the safety of commercial products.
September 8, 1995QUESTIONING GENETIC ENGINEERING – Ecological Concerns
What are the ecological consequences of the biotechnology revolution?
September 7, 1995QUESTIONING GENETIC ENGINEERING
Do we humans have the right to manipulate the genes of living organisms?
September 6, 1995SHOWER 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, 1995SHOWER HEAT RECYCLING
A new invention may help you feel a little less guilty about taking a long, hot shower.
September 4, 1995REDESIGNING MONEY – Future Dollars
US dollars may look a little different in the near future.
September 1, 1995REDESIGNING MONEY – Current Testing
Today’s money is sporting a few extra safety features.