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  • A Better Optical Switch

    Fiber Optics: Holography takes optical switching to nanosecond speeds.

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  • Biochips Go Big Time

    Biotech: Microelectronic and communications firms turn to life sciences.

  • A Picture of Health

    Sensors that monitor vital signs will turn our “sick-care” system into one that preserves wellness.

  • Internet on a Chip

    A new chip helps connect coffeepots and other dumb appliances to the Net. But are we ready?

  • An End to Alzheimer's?

    Isolation of key genes at the heart of Alzheimer’s disease has set off a frenzied race to find a drug to stop this cruel affliction in its tracks.

  • The Five-Minute Pilot

    When an aviation expert boasted that new gear makes it possible for any 12-year-old to fly a plane, TR couldn’t resist the challenge. Our correspondent put his own son at the controls.

  • Flying Made Easy

    New digital technologies designed to ensure safer and more user-friendly flying could turn us into a nation of pilots. It’s not the Jetsons, but you’ll be able to fly yourself to a community “smartport” in an idiotproof miniplane.

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