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The history of weather forecasting and early satellite programmes is told using archive film, highlighting the difficulties associated with a lack of weather data. 200 dedicated weather satellites have been launched since the 1960's. Together, these satellites enable us to monitor every weather system around the world and to see the weather as it approaches. Interview with meteorologist Ewen McCallam who is using a sequence of satellite images to identify a warm front, he goes on to describe how geostationary and polar orbiting satellites are used. Weather prediction can save lives, especially in tropical regions as information from satellites is used to track hurricanes as they develop. Computer models are shown following a storm over Africa developing into a hurricane over the Caribbean.

NC State University

"June 01, 2007 - Joe Barnick was born with spinal muscular atrophy and cannot use a keyboard or mouse, yet thanks to assistive technology he can use his computer to do all those things he cannot do in real life"

An article about some of the (non-ewaste) environmental effects of IT. Talks about energy consumption, health risks to microchip plant workers, and resource use. (This also published in the book Computer Confluence)

Interesting ariticle on how "the ease of loading songs onto a computer or an iPod has meant that a generation of fans has happily traded fidelity for portability and convenience"....

web site designed to help you teach ethical issues in computing. Looks outstanding. 

"The Mind's Eye"- Long preoccupied with technology, David Hockney is exploring a new artistic medium that uses high-definition cameras, screens, software, and moving images to capture the experience of seeing."