Examines how x-ray machines work, and how they are used today. Features color photographs, accessible text, an activity, a glossary, further resources, and a timeline.
Explores the science and technology of air transportation, including technologies such as x-ray security devices and the use radar for air traffic control. Explains how lift allows airplanes to fly.
A history of medical imaging, covering the full scope of the field from the development of X-rays in the early twentieth century to MRI-assisted surgery, and discussing the consequences of the technology for medicine and society.
Explains the science behind telescopes, x-rays, thermal imaging, and other advanced vision technologies, discussing the electromagnetic spectrum and other related topics.
Provides information regarding the discovery of radiology and x-ray technology. Explores how doctors diagnosed disease in the early days of medicine and discusses the breakthrough work of Wilhelm Rontgen who first discovered x-rays. Explores the many uses of x-rays, improvements in medical imaging, and the future of this technology.
Shows pictures of objects which are too small, too far away, or too fast to see without mechanical assistance such as microscopes, telescopes, X-rays, and other techniques.
Discusses how x-rays work, with photographs of x-rays of people as well as objects in nature, sports, and technology, with descriptions and informative facts.
