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ReWalk-

The ReWalk is a new technology thatscientists from Argo medical Technologies have been researching for the pastcouple of years. This new piece of technology will open up many doors to peoplewho are disabled (people in wheelchair, etc). This technology is an exoskeletonmotorized leg support powered by a rechargeable battery pack carried inside thebackpack that is strapped the user’s back. The ReWalk relies mostly on thecomputer inside the backpack. This technology is lightweight and uses intricatemotion sensors to help the paralyzed walk.

Link to article(s):
1.    http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2008/1113/1
2.    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081113151456.htm
    
Since the 1980’s astronomers have been exploring the idea that there may be planets orbiting other stars out in space. Finally, they are convinced that they have spotted exoplanets, or planets that orbits stars outside the solar system.