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Innovation Now
By WHRO Public MediaTechnology
Innovation Now episodes
- Lifeguard RobotThis summer at the beach, there's a new lifeguard on duty and her name is Emily, but she's no human.2 min
- Steering Clear of Choppy AirBuckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride are not the words you want to hear from the pilot of your next flight. Thanks to new technology, you might not have to.2 min
- Bloom EnergyGoing green sounds like a great idea, but we can't just unplug from the energy grid, right? Thanks to research originally geared to help humans live on Mars, we just might.2 min
- Housecalls for PlantsJust because a plant looks healthy, doesn't mean it actually is. But thanks to some NASA research, it's now possible to gauge a plant's health by giving it a quick check-up.2 min
- Bionic LegsNew bionic legs are helping patients that were previously bound to a wheelchair stand tall - and reach farther than ever before.2 min
- Airplane FeathersIn the world of flight, human-kind is a newcomer compared to our avian comrades. So, maybe it's time to take a second look at how birds do fly right.2 min
- Straddle BusWhile sitting in heavy traffic, do you ever wish you could just drive over all the other cars? One company is looking at doing just that!2 min
- Advanced Plastic Touches the HeartAn advanced plastic developed for airplanes touches hearts around the world.2 min
- Body Powered DevicesAs the world population increases so will energy demands. But what if, instead of harnessing coal and oil for energy, we harnessed the population itself?2 min
- Eagle EyesEver wish you had eyes like an eagle? Some advanced space technology - brought down to earth - might be just what you're looking for!2 min
About Innovation Now
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Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear compelling stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging technologies and the people behind the…
concepts that are shaping our future.
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