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Wireless electricity is based off the idea of energy conversion; electrical energy can be converted into different forms of energy, like magnetic energy, to send it wirelessly across distances. Wireless electricity may be common within the next few years.

Wireless electricity eliminates tangled cords

Wireless electricity is no longer science fiction - by converting electric energy to other forms of energy that can be sent over long distances, devices will be able to be powered wirelessly.

The earthquake in Haiti caused Dan Wooley to be trapped under rubble for days. An iPhone app allowed him to perform first aid, saving his life.

iPhone app saves a life during Haiti earthquake

Against incredible odds, Dan Wooley uses an app on his iPhone to save his life while trapped under rubble caused by the earthquake in Haiti.

Plasma TVs rely on electrically charged gas to produce a current, which eventually causes the screen to display colors.

How Things Work: Plasma TVs

The science behind one of the most popular kind of TVs today — plasma TVs.

SciTech Briefs

Dinosaurs rediscovered: Scientists believe they have found a way to determine their skin color.

Brain damage to specific parts of the brain involved with the senses can cause agnosia. Agnosia is a mental disorder characetrized by the inability to recognize certain sensory inputs, including objects, sounds, and smells.

Health Talk: Agnosia

Agnosia is the inability to recognize certain things like objects, sounds, and smells.

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