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Robert Adler was an Austrian-born American inventor and engineer who co-invented the first television remote control. His invention, which used ultrasonic waves to change channels and adjust the volume, revolutionized the way people watched television. He received numerous awards for his work throughout his lifetime and is considered a pioneer in the field of electronic devices.
An Edinburgh professor and assorted colleagues follow an explorer's trail down an extinct Icelandic volcano to the earth's center.
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