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SPEECH RECOGNITION

Description: IBM film on computer software that produces words on the screen by human speech recognition. Two speakers using technology to write memos. Demonstration of several features, like adding new words to the dictionary and editing previously written memos.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/01/1984

STAR WARS FUNDING

Description: PHILIP MORRISON, VERA KISTIAKOWSKY AT MIT PC ON STAR WARS FUNDING. SDI, STRATEGIC DEFENSE INITIATIVE.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/12/1985

Satellite TV

Description: Satellite TV. Various shots.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/06/1980

Satellite TV

Description: Satellite TV. various shots of WGBH dish and antenna.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/06/1980

Scientists debate the war

Description: Five scientists talk about the cost of high tech weapons and the losses incurred in diverting expertise from social welfare and consumer goods. Victor Weisskopf, Vera Kistiakowsky.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/22/1991

Shuttle thermal protection, Part 1

Description: Product engineer at Albany Research explains felt pad designed for thermal protection beneath tiles on outer surface of space shuttle. Two samples of felt subject to torch test withstand flame. Organic fiber PVI intended for reuse in 100 missions. reel 1 of 3
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/30/1982

Shuttle thermal protection, Part 2

Description: Continuation of explanation of heat resistant felt pad for space shuttle. Interview with Albany Research product engineer. reel 2 of 3
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/30/1982

Shuttle thermal protection, Part 3

Description: Demonstration at Albany Research of bonding of thermal protection materials for space shuttle. reel 3 of 3
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/30/1982

Solar car

Description: Very costly, futuristic electric cars powered by solar energy developed by MIT and Dartmouth students. Drivers trying out cars on race track.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/30/1988

Solar car race

Description: Tour de Sol solar-powered car race takes place in New England. Oddly designed cars on the road and in "pit stop."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/26/1989