John Glenn's excellent adventure
Article Abstract:
Sen John Glenn's much publicized participation in shuttle mission STS-95 was not just a publicity stunt. Glenn's participation resulted in much needed support for NASA and it enabled the mission to study the links between space flight and aging.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Long-distance robots
Article Abstract:
Telepresence robots are equipped with a video camera, a wireless transmitter and a microphone and will enable internet users are remote locations to see what the robot sees and hear what it hears.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Look, Ma, no wires!
Article Abstract:
Metricom's Richochet wireless modem, available for $99 with wireless service costs of $75 per month, registered variable connection speeds before an upgrade by the company.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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