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USC Viterbi School of Engineering
 
Volume 10 : Issue iii
 
Animation/Flash
Inside the Modern Toilet
For Worthy of Praise: The Modern Flush Toilet
A Flash animation that showcases the inter-workings of the modern toilet.
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Here are the multimedia clips from the past issues.
 
Video
Computer Animation
For Creating an Out-of-this-world Experience
Computer animation reaches new heights.
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Animation/Flash
Directional Audio: In Combat or at the Club?
For Directional Audio
Illustration demonstrating how focused sound beams can be used to both enhance the entertainment industry and as an effective, nonfatal antipersonnel weapon.
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Animation/Flash
Gehry-ality
For Curves of Steel: CATIA and the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Using computers, architect Frank Gehry is able to turn his structural imaginations into reality.
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Animation/Flash
Harp Play
For Engineering The Perfect Sound
Use your mouse to play an interactive harp and explore different octaves.
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Audio
Harp: Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin
For Engineering The Perfect Sound
Listen to "Harp: Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin," (Wagner) performed by Susan Ottzen on the Harp.
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Audio
Harp: Don't Get Around Much Anymore
For Engineering The Perfect Sound
Listen to "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," (Ellington) performed by Susan Ottzen on the Harp.
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Animation/Flash
How Biodiesel Is Made
For Biodiesel: A Realistic Alternative?
A Flash animation that shows how chemistry turns vegetable oils into fuel.
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Animation/Flash
How Botox Works
For The Botox Lowdown: Science, Safety, and Success
A Flash animation that shows how Botox works through its interaction with muscle tissue.
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Animation/Flash
How DLP Works
For Reflecting on the Mirrors
A Flash animation that shows how Digital Light Processing technology works.
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Animation/Flash
How to Throw a Frisbee
For The Frisbee
A flash animation illustrating the correct method in which to throw a frisbee.
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Audio
illumin on the Radio
Listen to the illumin interview from the radio talk show "TechnoBabble"
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Animation/Flash
Laser Ablation in Art Restoration
For The Beauty of Science: New Technologies in Art Restoration
This slideshow demonstrates how laser ablation technology is able to restore ancient sculptures back to a healthy and beautiful state.
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Animation/Flash
Moisturizers
For The Chemistry Behind Moisturizers
An interactive graphic featuring the benefits of different skin-moisturizing agents.
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Animation/Flash
PFC Illustration
For The Search for a Blood Substitute
Illustration of PFCs in the bloodstream.
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Phytoremediation Illustration
For Phytoremediation
Illustration describing phytoremediation.
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Video
Phytoremediation Video
For Phytoremediation
Travis Longcore discusses phytoremediation.
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Animation/Flash
Polygraph Demonstration
For Lie Detection: The Science and Development of the Polygraph
A simple model of how a polygraph machine works when you are telling the truth and when you are lying.
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Video
Principles of Satellite Radio
For XM Satellite Radio: A Case Study
Dr. Dan Goebel of USC Electrical Engineering explains the principles of this recently unveiled technology
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Animation/Flash
Seismic Loading Response Comparison
For Base Isolation
Flash animation depicting how different approaches to structural design influence building integrity.
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Video
Soccer Bending
For Getting the Boot
Skilled soccer players are able to bend the flight of a soccer ball after kicking it, allowing the ball to curve around other players. We explain the physics behind this technique so you too can "bend it like Beckham."
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Video
The Cassini Spacecraft
For Touring Titan
How the Cassini Spacecraft enabled us to sight-see around Saturn.
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The Energy Grid
For Broadband over Power Lines
Take a tour of the different components along the power line that help to deliver electricity and data to one's home.
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Animation/Flash
Toronto Healthy House: Sustainable House In Action
For Alternative Building for the Future
A view of the systems that work in tandem within the Toronto Healthy House to help provide sustainable energy and resources to its inhabitants.
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Animation/Flash
Universal Law of Gravitation Explained
For Satellites: Made to Soar
Flash animation illustrating how Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation works in order to keep objects in orbit around the Earth.
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