Amplitude, Wavelength, and Frequency of Waves, The Speed of Waves, Wave Interference. A new power station in Scotland generates electricity from ocean waves. Through Hubble's Eye The Hubble Space Telescope transmits pictures that are out of this world. A New Race of Robots Robots designed by Brandeis University's Golem Project are evolving on their own. Civilization's quest for ever more precise timekeeping has led to redefinition of the second and to the atomic clock, accurate to one-millionth of a second per year.
Scientists call for better tracking of near-Earth objects.
The launching of the Women's Professional Football League at times seems all about the guts with no glory. A new cable bridge promises to be the crown jewel of the Big Dig, one of the world's largest construction projects. Olympic Oarsmen Meet two Olympic athletes participating in the lightweight double sculls event in Sydney, Australia. The new Millennium Bridge closes due to severe swaying. How In-Line Skates Got Rolling Today's sleek, lightweight skates may roll into a future Olympics.