Innovations in Robotics and Technology for Elderly Care

An 83-year-old woman with dementia at a nursing home in Tokyo is using an exoskeleton device to improve her mobility. The facility is known for embracing robotics and technology for elderly care. While the technology shows promise, it is not a complete solution to the workforce shortages in the care sector.

Clarence Birdseye: The Frozen Food Pioneer

Clarence Birdseye, a college dropout turned frozen food pioneer, reshaped American shopping and eating habits with his flash-freezing process, leading to the creation of the Birds Eye frozen food brand. His inventions revolutionized the food industry and improved food preservation methods.

Military Medicine Innovations in Response to Post-9/11 Wars

After the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000s, military surgeons faced challenges but innovated to achieve the highest rate of survival for battlefield wounds in history. However, post-war cuts to military healthcare risk reversing these gains.