Tom Crouch, Senior curator in the National Air and Space Museum's Aeronautics Division, discusses Thaddeus Lowe and the birth of American aerial reconnaissance during the Civil War. This presentation was recorded on May 11, 2011 on the National Mall.

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Jennifer Trask engages nature as both medium and subject matter, combining unexpected materials such as bone, vertebrae, butterfly wings, resin, metal, and antique frame fragments […]

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Steven Young Lee blends Eastern and Western traditions with anachronistic, often playful imagery and striking pattern in his porcelain works. His process allows the clay […]

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CELL SCIENCE AT A GLANCE

Despite the importance of eyesight, millions of people grapple with undiagnosed or untreated vision impairments — ranging from mild conditions to total blindness — and eye and vision health remain relatively absent from national health priority lists, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine proposes updated revisions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to better align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and promote and support breast-feeding.

Feb. 26 Symposium Will Explore How Scientific Research Should Evolve in Coming Decades

Integrated environmental modelling (IEM) is an organised approach to streamlining the movement of scientific information from its research sources to its application in problem solving, according to a study that envisions a global-scale IEM community. The researchers present a roadmap for the future of IEM, describing issues that could be addressed to develop its potential even further, such as how best to integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives and appropriate guidelines for ‘problem statements’.

The decline of urban populations and abandonment of buildings and land could provide an opportunity to promote ecosystem services, a new study suggests. The researchers examined the relationships between the use of abandoned land and ecosystem services, providing insight into the pros and cons of different urban planning policies.

Our global customers are looking at the cloud to more effectively meet their toughest business challenges. Yet something is stopping them from making the most of what cloud can deliver

Actions to reduce emissions caused by deforestation and degradation (REDD) also enhance ecosystem services, according to a new report. Using a case study from the Amazon it indicated that REDD support schemes can also help maintain water levels and quality and protect soil from erosion.

The Football Association has declared all non-league divisions from steps three to six of the football pyramid null and void, as well as tiers three to seven of the women's league, after all divisions were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The deal doubles Intrepid's directional drilling capabilities in North America.

A historic moment for the energy industry — leading technology company Siemens abandons its nuclear division in favor of growing wind market.

March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that displaced more than 30,000 and left more than 19,000 dead or missing.

In hopes of inspiring others to appreciate Earth, Nickolay Lamm transplanted the Big Apple to all of the planets in our solar system.

Hearing aids and cataract surgery can slow mental decline, say new studies.

Using tiny eyewear, researchers tricked the insects into revealing secrets that could lead to simpler visual processing in robots.

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.

A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan.

BMW Vision Next 100

What does real sustainability look like? What's the best way for renters to get in on the efficiency game? What's for supper?

The wireless camera attaches to your mobile device and provides a clear view — even through water and ink — for taking photos or recording video.

A deceased celebrity tops Barbara Walters' annual list for the first time.

In the 1930s, the National Park Service created master plans for each U.S. national park that showed and explained the vision for development of each park.

It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging.

The City of San José, California adopted an ambitious Green Vision roadmap and won the 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Award in the large community category

Tokyo, October 30, 2018 - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has published "MHI Report 2018," an integrated report that presents its vision for improving the everyday lives of people by solving the social issues of today as well as tomorrow, in order to remain a company valued by society. In the report MHI outlines the strategies to achieve this vision, and strives to depict how internal corporate resources function.

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High-speed, high-accuracy inspection and measurement - like or even more than the human eye(FH Series)

A range of processing items for positioning and inspection(FZ5 Series)

Dependable vision system optimized for robot applications(SmartVision MX)

State-of-the-art industrial computer optimized for vision guided robotics applications(IPC Application Controller)

For the average person, even a regular television set is something of a technological marvel that becomes almost unbelievable when considering today's latest and greatest advances, including the plasma TV

Here are some buying tips that are often times overlooked, but very important in the purchase of a Television.

The default settings on a new television aren't the ones that produce the best picture at home in the living room. Settings that are too high or too low can result in an early demise of the screen or simply provide a poor picture.

For families that receive their television programming through analog, over-the-air signals, the to digital only programing in 2009 will require them to take action. We will explain what the steps you need to take.

Creating a vision for your business can literally pull you forward, making that vision a reality!

Understanding the Provisions of Your Extended Auto Warranty

In this article, you are encouraged to follow your authentic Career Vision so that you're more likely to successfully, and authentically, manage job interviews.

Ditching clutter enables you to tune in your intuitive vision and connect with future success. In turn, your newly awakened senses arouse your passion. You not only see the future you want, you're ready to implement the goals and strategies to make it happen.

Learn to get what you want from life by changing your thinking.

Bicycle Warehouse, San Diego's premier locally owned and operated bicycle dealership has partnered with local businesses and organizations to positively impact their employees and profits.

Global Industry Insights, and Forecast to 2025

Anchor Realty 30A Florida is rewriting the rules on how to present properties.

Minnesota's Newest Tier 1 hockey team helps launch top girls players on to future hockey and academic success

Two Well Known Local Teams Will Join Forces, Provide Greater IT Service And Support

Appearances by financial services industry experts Jackie Wilke, Phil Toews, Paul Cahill and Michael Wilson