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 A further extract from the article, regarding Fourier, states: Fourier Jean, batiste, was born the 18th Century, and participated in the French Revolution, mainly as a mathematician and engineer. There are the claims that his mathematical developments in the field of the differential equations contributed greatly to the processing of signals, digital signal processing. In fact, the building block of video processing, standard DVD and sound processing today in standard mp3 and more. Fourier Systems Ltd. Is a product of the 21st Century in high tech for education, providing systems, solutions and laboratories for scientific technological education.
 The flagship product of the company is the Nova5000 laptop computer that combines a data logger for computerized laboratories in school. The Nova5000 is actually a computerized laboratory for the execution of experiments in each of the fields of science in school. In addition the Nova5000 has a wireless Internet connection and enables lines of communication with virtual distant laboratories. At a weight of 1.2 kilograms and touch screen of 7 inches it also provides appropriate battery length for a full study day - about 8 hours of work. The built-in MultiLogPRO data logger, sensors and software for data analysis and operation of the data logger all enable the execution of experiments and full lab report production including graphs and pictures in the class, in the field, or at home. Collection and data analysis doesn't have to be done as two separate activities, but all within the process of the experiment, the student is not limited to the field, class or laboratory. Asti describes the pedagogic nature of the system being due to "the way students of today's world are prepared for the work of tomorrow, there will be an enormous effect on the next generation of the scientists. One of the big challenges of today's world's educational systems is to attract increasingly students to the professions of the sciences. There is a great shortage today of scientists that prevents growth in important fields such as information technological, biotechnology and also in new fields like alternative energy."
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The Fourier Systems Computing Science Exploration Grant Program led to many interesting applications describing innovative class projects for science. The Nova5000 matching Grant only allowed for one main recipient of a fully kitted Nova5000 classroom, however three runners up were awarded a US$500 for Fourier Systems probeware. The standard of applications was so impressive and projects so unique that we will profile in each newsletter excerpts from the applications of different runners up as well as the main winner. 
Mr. Levi discusses Dr Rachel Mins and Galit Ben Tzadock's (Weizmann Institute) Key Elements in Helping Develop Scientific Communicative Learning and the instructional role the Nova5000 plays in this environment.
The pace at which the world changes increases with every generation. Defining the top ten inventions is difficult because it is influenced by cultural interests and global perspectives. However at Fourier we have chosen our favorite ten in no particular order and next month we will suggest ten future inventions we would like to see. We’d be happy to hear your personal favorites and comments. 
This month's free experiment download is the: Plant Transpiration taken from Fourier selected experiments. More than 90% of the water absorbed by the plant root is ultimately lost to the atmosphere. Most of the water is lost from the leaves through the stomata, in the form of water vapor. The process by which water leaves the plant is called transpiration. The water, because of unique cohesive properties, is continuously replenished by an unbroken stream, starting from the roots and reaching the leaves, through the xylem - the principal water conducting tissue in plants. Transpiration is the mechanism by which water is drawn through the plant from the roots up to the leaves. Loss of too much water will lead to wilting of the plant. In this experiment transpiration from leaves of different plants are measured.
