Month: September 1996
Pulse of the Planet Daily Audio
HIGH-BARRIER PLASTICS
Bottled soda can now stay fresh and fizzy longer, thanks to new types of plastics.
September 27, 1996SUPERSONIC WING – High Speed Civil Transport
NASA’s new thrifty experiments with aerodynamics will lead to an inexpensive new supersonic jet.
September 26, 1996SUPERSONIC WING
NASA’s new turbulence-reducing airplane wing will make supersonic travel affordable.
September 24, 1996KINETIC TENNIS RACKET – More Power, Less Pain
A high-tech tennis racket will advance the game to a new level.
September 23, 1996KINETIC TENNIS RACKET
A new tennis racket can reduce pain from playing and also improve your game.
September 18, 1996CARBON MONOXIDE CATALYST – Applications
A chemical catalyst that converts carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide has many life-saving benefits.
September 17, 1996CARBON MONOXIDE CATALYST
A newly developed chemical catalyst can save lives by converting deadly carbon monoxide into a harmless gas.
September 12, 1996FLOATING AIRPORTS – Haven at Sea
It’s now possible to build an airport that floats entirely on the ocean, yet remains stable.
September 11, 1996FLOATING AIRPORTS – Wave of the Future?
A new airport that floats on an ocean platform can save land space and improve air quality around cities.
September 10, 1996FLOATING AIRPORTS
Coastal cities with little open land can make space for an airport by building it atop an ocean platform.
September 5, 1996EARTHQUAKES – Preventing Damage
A new device helps support buildings during an earthquake by responding to the motion of the quake.
September 4, 1996EARTHQUAKES – Biomechanics to the Rescue
Scientists are using biological models to design the latest type of earthquake-proof structures.
September 2, 1996T-RAYS – A New Look Inside
Radiation called T-rays, between microwaves and infrared, can now do some of the work of X-rays.