The girl with no pulse

Article Abstract:

Julie Mills is discussed with emphasis on the pioneering use of the AB-180 pump to keep her alive. The electric pump was invented by George Magovern and inserted by Stephen Westaby at a hospital in Oxford, England, to allow Mills' damaged heart to rest.

Care and treatment, Cover Story, Behavior, Medical equipment, Heart, Magovern, George

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The big fix

Article Abstract:

The Space Shuttle Endeavour left Earth on Dec. 2, 1993 to repair the $1.5 billion Hubble telescope. The repair mission entailed five space walks and other highly-technical activities.

Maintenance and repair, Hubble Space Telescope (Artificial satellite), Endeavor (Spacecraft)

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Journey of an e-mail

Article Abstract:

Track electronic mail through the enigma of cyberspace as it is chopped into bits, crisscrossed through traffic, contracted into format and downloaded across the world.

United States, Analysis, Internet, Online services, Internet services, Electronic mail systems, Email

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