Technology Spotlight: Laser Beams Used to Transmit Sound

A team of scientists at MIT has developed a way to localize an audible signal so that a single person, in any setting, can hear it.

The researchers developed a laser-based system that interacts with water vapor in the air to generate sound. 

See details of this weeks Technology Spotlight: Laser Beams That Create, Target Sound on my Acellus Blog for Educators.  

DrB’s Technology Spotlight: Gloves that Aid Passive Haptic Learning

Pioneering work is being conducted in the field of Haptic Passive Learning to help people acquire new sensorimotor-based skills.

Learning takes place passively via special wearable computers that stimulate sensory motor responses, activating what some refer to as “muscle memory.”

See more about the Technology Spotlight: Haptic Learning Gloves on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Technology Spotlight: Bionic Limbs and 3-D Printing

The field of 3-D printing has taken an unexpected leap in application to now include the area of prosthetic limbs.

The breakthrough is resulting in increased benefits on the fit, comfort, and functionality of bionic limbs while greatly reducing fabrication costs. 

See my Technology Spotlight: 3-D Printed Bionic Limbs on my Acellus Blog for Educators.  

Acellus Releases Agriculture I — New CTE Course

To give interested high school students an overview of the Agriculture industry and its career opportunities, Acellus has released a new CTE course — Agriculture I. 

In addition to the overview, the course targets one of six career sectors in the industry for a more in-depth study.

The course also examines support groups and systems relating to the different career sectors.

Read the details about the new Agriculture I course on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Dr. B’s Technology Spotlight: Houseplants That Purify the Air

Scientists have engineered a new product that can purify the air in our homes.  

Now families can receive the health benefits from living in environments free of harmful pollutants.

See my Technology Spotlight Air-Purifying Houseplants on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

Dr. B’s Technology Spotlight: New Breakthrough on Aging

Recent studies on aging have produced some amazing breakthroughs on causes and remedies of the aging process. 

See my Technology Spotlight Breakthrough on Aging on my Acellus Blog for Educators.

French II Added to Acellus Language Courses

Acellus releases its French II course, based on the basic approach and foundation laid in French I.

The course is designed to help students with a basic knowledge of French to increase their understanding and fluency in the language.

Read the details about the new Acellus French II course on my Acellus Blog for Educators.