bionics

Explores innovation in the preservation of vaccines by using a sugar called trehalose manufactured by a desert plant, to preserve vaccines and human blood platelets.

Describes how scientists mimicked the way a butterfly's wings reflect sunlight in order to display colors on electronic screens in the brightest sunlight. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Stephanie, divorced after thirteen years of marriage, meets and falls in love with Peter Baker, chairman of a high-tech enterprise, but the relationship becomes complicated when Peter, fearing Stephanie will miss him while he is away on business, sends his bionic double to keep her company.

An introduction to the science that is concerned with providing new parts for the human body, such as artificial limbs, organs, senses, and even intelligence.

Discusses the history, present use, and future of artificial body parts, including replacements for limbs, bone, skin, and organs.

Thomas's class is taking a weekend nature trip to Devil's Island, and his bionic best friend is coming along for the fun.

Discusses the history of replacement body parts, current accomplishments in the field, and visions of future technology.

McGrowl, a bionic super dog, investigates when one of his puppies disappears.

Explores the development and creation of the i-LIMB which is the first commercially available bionic hand.

Harry Benson, a man who suffers from violent seizures, is implanted with electrodes that are designed to send soothing pulses to the pleasure centers of his brain, but something goes wrong with the operation and Benson sets out to get revenge on the doctors he believes are trying to turn him into a machine.