Archive for July, 2003

Global Positioning System

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2003

We can use the Global Positioning System to keep from getting lost or to get found if we do get lost.

Food irradiation

Wednesday, July 9th, 2003

Food engineers rid all kinds of food of unpleasant bacteria like salmonella and E-coli that can make us sick.

High-tech, portable emergency room

Wednesday, July 16th, 2003

The Interact ambulance, with its high-speed wireless data transmission and real-time video and audio links, is being field-tested in several Texas counties.

Focus on digital photography

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2003

There’s no magic in digital cameras — just good engineering.

Keep your eye on the chip

Wednesday, July 30th, 2003

Scientists and engineers are going to help blind people see by replacing malfunctioning eye cells with a tiny computer chip.