Electronic Calculator Invented 40 Years Ago *
Sep 30th, 2007 · In 1967, a team at Texas Instruments revolutionized the world. Their invention? The first handheld electronic calculator.
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Louis Armstrong: 'The Man and His Music,' Part 2 ****
Aug 8th, 2007 · By the early 1930s, Louis Armstrong had already revolutionized jazz. Through the next four decades, he would continue to reinvent himself. Along the way, he produced landmarks of the 20th century in American music and entertainment.
Researchers Pursue Truly Functional Prosthetic Arm ****
Jun 6th, 2007 · An international team of engineers and scientists is hoping to revolutionize prosthetic-arm technology. The ultimate goal is to build a strong, lightweight arm activated by neural impulses, which means it is controlled by an amputee's thoughts.
Carl Linneaus ****
May 26th, 2007 · This is the 300th anniversary of the man who revolutionized our understanding of botany. Carl Linneaus was the Swedish scientist who invented the modern classification of plants and animals, according to genus and species. Dr. Robbin Moran of the New York Botanical Garden talks about Linnaeus' contributions to modern science.
Marking a Milestone in Prostate Cancer Treatment ****
Apr 26th, 2007 · Twenty five years ago today, Dr. Patrick Walsh entered an operating room at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Hospital and revolutionized the treatment for prostate cancer.
The Man Who Reshaped the Shot Put *
Apr 23rd, 2007 · Shot-putter Parry O'Brien died Saturday at 75. O'Brien, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in shot put, is credited with revolutionizing shot put technique. In the 1950s, he introduced a 180-degree turn to the throw, allowing him to throw the shot greater distances.
A Push for Loudspeakers on Emergency Planes ****
Apr 10th, 2007 · New speaker technology that has revolutionized airborne public-address systems, which were muffled by the engine noise in the past, may allow volunteer search and rescue planes to use loudspeakers to inform the public of emergencies.
New Technology Adds Precision to Lasik Surgery ***
Oct 12th, 2006 · Laser surgery revolutionized eyesight correction ten years ago, and as the technology improves, so do the options. Two new Lasik techniques are making it easier to customize the procedure for the needs of each patient.
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