This precious planet

Article Abstract:

Photographs from satellites and space shuttles focused on the earth are very revealing. They can be used to study geology, meteorology, pollution damage and population changes. Actual computer enhanced photographs of the earth from near space are presented and analysed.

Research, Analysis, Portrayals, Earth, Earth sciences, Astronautics, Astronomical photography, Space photography, Astronautics in earth sciences

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Real patients, virtual surgery

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A simulator used to train surgeons, developed as a result of the Visual Human Project, creates precise 3-D images of the brain. Pediatric neurosurgeon John Duncan performed a difficult removal of a brain-stem tumor using holographic as well as magnetic resonance images.

Innovations, Practice, Surgery, Synthetic training devices, Simulators (Training equipment), Brain tumors, Brain tumours, Duncan, John J., Jr.

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Burning Man festival

Article Abstract:

The Black Rock festival is an unusual event held every Labor Day weekend in the desert near Gerlach, NV. Heavily attended by artists, the event includes rituals such as the burning of a four-story wooden man.

History, Fairs and festivals, Artists, Burning Man Festival

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