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July 23, 2015
Latvia Garbage Dump Helps Grow a Tomato Farm

Through clever use of a garbage dump as a source of energy, greenhouse near Riga is growing more than 450 tons of tomatoes annually
July 23, 2015
Garbage Dump Helps Grow a Tomato Farm

Latvia is not among countries whose latitude makes it suitable for growing moderate-climate vegetables, such as tomatoes. But - as we hear from VOA’s George Putic - through clever use of a garbage dump as a source of energy, a large greenhouse near the capital Riga is now growing more than 450 tons of tomatoes annually.
July 22, 2015
Backup Motor May Save Pilots’ Lives

Battery-operated auxiliary motor gives a stalled plane an additional seven minutes of flight
July 22, 2015
Backup Motor May Save Pilots’ Lives

In case of engine failure, multi-engine aircraft often have enough power to land safely, but single-engine planes have a very small chance of avoiding a fatal crash. Now, as we hear from VOA's George Putic, two Spanish inventors say their backup power system, designed specifically for small planes, can significantly improve those odds.
July 22, 2015
Hoverbike Flying Closer to Reality

Developers say the quadcopter, now in a testing stage, may revolutionize flying, including in the US military
July 22, 2015
Hoverbike Flying Toward Reality

Another long-standing dream of many technological inventors is quickly approaching reality: U.S.- and British-based firms are cooperating in the development of an individual flying platform they call a hoverbike. They say it may revolutionize the concept of flying, including in the U.S. military. VOA’s George Putic reports.
July 20, 2015
Understanding Earth’s Magnetic Field

Most of us hardly ever think about the earth's magnetic field. We might be aware that it helps guide birds as they migrate and ensures that our compasses point north, but not realize that it is one of the crucial components that make life on earth possible. Yet, the processes in the earth’s core that create the magnetic field are poorly understood. VOA’s George Putic reports.
July 20, 2015
Scientists Take on Earth’s Magnetic Field

Processes in Earth’s core that create magnetic field are poorly understood
July 17, 2015
Weak Solar Activity Puzzles Scientists

Solar storms, or sunspots, can adversely effect communication, navigation here on Earth, but their intensity over last two solar cycles has diminished
July 17, 2015
Weak Solar Activity Puzzles Scientists

At almost regular intervals, our sun displays phenomena benignly called "sunspots." Actually, they are violent storms. Space scientists closely observe this activity because it may have adverse effects on communications, navigation and even power grids. But the diminishing intensity of the last two solar cycles leaves them puzzled. VOA’s George Putic reports.
July 15, 2015
Simulation Technology Helps Control, Manage Traffic

With the ever-increasing number of cars on the roads, managing traffic is a complex and costly operation in all developed countries. Scientists and students at University of Maryland’s Center for Advanced Transportation Technology, CATT for short, are using visualization, gaming and simulation technologies to help authorities and private businesses manage and respond to constantly changing traffic conditions. VOA’s George Putic reports.
July 14, 2015
Tehran Promises to Reduce Nuclear Stockpile

Technical details of nuclear agreement
July 10, 2015
Cubans Yearn for Internet Access

While waiting for the government to live up to its promise of expanding connectivity, some enthusiasts have built their own local networks
July 10, 2015
Cubans Yearn for Internet Access

Cuba is one of a handful of countries whose people still have a very limited access to the Internet. While waiting for the government to live up to its promise of expanding connectivity, some enthusiasts have built their own local networks to communicate, share files and play games. VOA’s George Putic reports.
July 09, 2015
Low-tech Solutions Found for Africa's Everyday Problems

Authorities, local entrepreneurs coming up with creative, low-cost ways to help people, and those innovations have potential to be adopted across the continent.
July 09, 2015
Low-Tech Solutions Found for Africa's Everyday Problems

Governments of developing countries in Africa often lack the resources and infrastructure to solve the everyday problems of their inhabitants. But every so often, authorities and local entrepreneurs find low-tech solutions with the potential for being adopted nationwide. VOA’s George Putic reports.
July 08, 2015
'Technical Issue' Halts NYSE Trading for Hours

White House official say president was briefed on the issue, and that White House and Treasury Department personnel are monitoring the incident
July 02, 2015
Powered Exoskeletons Give Assistance in Walking, Lifting

With press of a button, a person with a with severe spinal cord injury can walk again, thanks to a Taiwan institute inventor's work
July 02, 2015
Powered Exoskeletons Give Assistance in Walking, Lifting

Powered suits that could help paralyzed people walk and others lift and carry heavy loads with ease have been an inventor's dream since late 19th century. Today's advanced materials, motors and power sources bring such devices closer to practical use. VOA's George Putic reports.
June 26, 2015
One-Person Flying Vehicles Close to Reality

Relevant technologies, such as quadcopters and high-capacity batteries, have developed within past decade - and dream of personal flying machines is near

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