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Scientist Kristi Anseth works at the intersection of three fields - engineering, chemistry, and biology - to design polymers that imitate living tissues, with the goal of helping the body heal itself.
Self-Healing Technology Scientist Kristi Anseth works at the intersection of three fields - engineering, chemistry, and biology - to design polymers that imitate living tissues, with the goal of helping the body heal itself. Brink 05:04 June 24, 2009 11708 -
On The Science Channel's series, "Wired Nextfest," learn how technology will keep sick kids in school.
Health Pebbles On The Science Channel's series, "Wired Nextfest," learn how technology will keep sick kids in school. Wired NextFest 02:36 May 04, 2009 575 -
Currently prosthetics are controlled by the muscles in your legs, but scientists at MIT's Media Lab are working on a prototype that could potentially revolutionize the way amputees walk today.
Power Prosthetics Currently prosthetics are controlled by the muscles in your legs, but scientists at MIT's Media Lab are working on a prototype that could potentially revolutionize the way amputees walk today. PopSci's Future Of 02:20 August 15, 2009 5202 -
Having trouble sleeping? This high-tech headband could be your ticket to a better night's sleep!
The Zeo Having trouble sleeping? This high-tech headband could be your ticket to a better night's sleep! PopSci's Future Of 01:52 December 10, 2009 3676 -
Experts discuss how the HIV virus that causes AIDS was discovered and how it effects the body.
Medicine Experts discuss how the HIV virus that causes AIDS was discovered and how it effects the body. 100 Greatest Discoveries 03:12 April 27, 2006 13510 -
What if you could be guaranteed a great night's sleep every night? A bed manufacturer is working on doing just that!
Dream Bed What if you could be guaranteed a great night's sleep every night? A bed manufacturer is working on doing just that! PopSci's Future Of 02:47 November 13, 2009 6618 -
One day we may have the power to beam ourselves up - or at least beam up small objects. Find out how science is tapping into the brain's power to meditate, concentrate and levitate on this clip from The Science Channel's, "Pop Sci's Future of Com ...
Mind Over Matter One day we may have the power to beam ourselves up - or at least beam up small objects. Find out how science is tapping into the brain's power to meditate, concentrate and levitate on this clip from The Science Channel's, "Pop Sci's Future of Com ... PopSci's Future Of 02:16 October 28, 2009 4012 -
Does meditation hold the key to immortality? With the use of meditation one man can fight off health conditions and withstand extreme temperatures that could cause death to others.
Ice Man Does meditation hold the key to immortality? With the use of meditation one man can fight off health conditions and withstand extreme temperatures that could cause death to others. PopSci's Future Of 02:30 September 30, 2009 30083 -
What if the use of one simple pill could help to cement our long-term memories? One scientists may have found the key to keeping our brains forever young.
Memory Pill What if the use of one simple pill could help to cement our long-term memories? One scientists may have found the key to keeping our brains forever young. PopSci's Future Of 01:55 September 30, 2009 25020 -
A fertility clinic has announced that they have found a way to modify DNA and develop "designer babies". Is scientific technology ready for modified DNA?
Designer Babies A fertility clinic has announced that they have found a way to modify DNA and develop "designer babies". Is scientific technology ready for modified DNA? Brink 05:27 March 16, 2009 15060 -
Imagine your hands being a keyboard and any wall being your screen - it's possible with the help of a gadget worn around your desk. The Sixth Sense detector could place the desktop in the power of your hands.
Sixth Sense Imagine your hands being a keyboard and any wall being your screen - it's possible with the help of a gadget worn around your desk. The Sixth Sense detector could place the desktop in the power of your hands. PopSci's Future Of 02:12 August 15, 2009 9435 -
A biologist at Stanford University has developed a Cool Glove that can help to increase stamina and revolutionize the way we work out.
Cool Glove A biologist at Stanford University has developed a Cool Glove that can help to increase stamina and revolutionize the way we work out. PopSci's Future Of 02:22 August 15, 2009 5913 -
In a major medical breakthrough scientists may have found a way to use stem cells in order to rebuild the human heart and heal damage from heart attacks!
Stem Cell Help Heart Attacks In a major medical breakthrough scientists may have found a way to use stem cells in order to rebuild the human heart and heal damage from heart attacks! Brink 02:30 July 23, 2009 3835 -
True love through spit? This new kind of party may sound gross, but it could help you find true love.
Spit Party True love through spit? This new kind of party may sound gross, but it could help you find true love. PopSci's Future Of 02:09 August 31, 2009 4215 -
It may be possible in the very near future to clone your own organs. Sound impossible? Find out how it all works!
Organ Factory It may be possible in the very near future to clone your own organs. Sound impossible? Find out how it all works! PopSci's Future Of 03:22 November 13, 2009 6663 -
Josh talks to Chad Mirkin, Director of Northwestern University's International Institute of Nanotechnology, who hopes that the cure for cancer can be found in nanotechnology.
Understanding Cancer Josh talks to Chad Mirkin, Director of Northwestern University's International Institute of Nanotechnology, who hopes that the cure for cancer can be found in nanotechnology. Brink 04:09 June 24, 2009 2473 -
Scientists may have found a way to turn adult stem cells into a source of regenerative medical technology, creating new life in the human body.
Adult Stem Cells Create Life Scientists may have found a way to turn adult stem cells into a source of regenerative medical technology, creating new life in the human body. Brink 02:55 August 15, 2009 6783 -
Find out how a simple pinprick could give you enough information to save your life!
Preventative Medicine Find out how a simple pinprick could give you enough information to save your life! PopSci's Future Of 03:12 November 13, 2009 3407
- About This Playlist
- Technology: Health & Medicine
- Science has helped push healing methods from blood-letting and herbal remedies to the advanced surgery and vaccines we have today. What's next?
- List Added: June 25, 2010
- http://science.discovery.com/videos/tech-health/
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- Brink: Self-Healing Technology
- Scientist Kristi Anseth works at the intersection of three fields - engineering, chemistry, and biology - to design polymers that imitate living tissues, with the goal of helping the body heal itself.
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