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The monthly service, MEL Kids, visually translates difficult-to-understand science concepts through hands-on experiments, an accompanying illustrated comic book and a lesson delivered via augmented reality app.
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FEATURED VIDEOS
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New science-education subscription service for kids
21 Aug 2019 -
Seeking welder with 'golden arm,' developer turns to cobot system
01 May 2019 -
Listen to a Bit of Space History
15 Nov 2018 -
Watch: 13 Ocean Solutions for Climate Change
04 Oct 2018 -
A First for Flat Lenses: Full-Color Imaging
03 Oct 2018
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Mojave launches ArctiDry HP for energy-efficient cooling and heating year-round at AHR Expo 2025
11 Feb 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe liquid desiccant HVAC system now includes a heat pump for year-round, energy-efficient cooling and heating. -
Building for the future: Knurled press-fit plungers and the automation advantage
03 Feb 2025Explore how these innovative components are driving automation and redefining the landscape of modern manufacturing. -
Tiny biomedical robot paves the way for minimally invasive surgeries
31 Jan 2025Source: Marie DonlonThe tiny, tube-shaped biomedical robot is capable of navigating the pathways of the human body without requiring bulky instruments. -
Revolutionary 3D-printed wall panels: Moisture control and healthier living made easy
28 Jan 2025Source: Marie DonlonTo develop the material for the 3D-prited moisture absorbing walls, the team used finely ground marble quarry waste and a geopolymer binder composed of metakaolin and an alkaline solution, which bound the marble powder together to create a solid and durable material. -
Autonomous vehicle raises seismic survey efficiency
27 Jan 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinThe MantaRay platform is engineered to recover ocean bottom nodes with minimal impact on the ocean floor. -
Tackling the space junk crisis: On-orbit servicers
27 Jan 2025Source: Andy TomaswickThere are approximately 3,000 derelict satellites in orbit right now, but fixing them is cheaper than launching new. Here's how engineers are helping on-orbit service satellites deal with unpredictable targets. -
UK's Sugarcrete used to build a school in India
22 Jan 2025Source: Marie DonlonThe material, dubbed Sugarcrete, is a combination of bagasse and sand mineral binders, which together create blocks. According to its developers, the material is reportedly six times less carbon intensive than traditional bricks. -
Samsung debuts first air-to-water heat pump lineup for US homes
22 Jan 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskAccording to the company, these units are connected to Samsung’s EHS Mono R32 HT Quiet outdoor unit, which uses an R32 refrigerant and runs on low noise — as low as 35 decibels. -
This water treatment plant is solar-powered
21 Jan 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinA 100 kW ground mounted solar system with a 27-kW rooftop system now powers this water treatment plant. -
New Seco Helical Milling Cutter delivers three times longer tool life
16 Jan 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe new Seco LN4-11 Helical Milling Cutter provides up to three times longer tool life per edge and boosts productivity to achieve the lowest cost per part. -
Artificial plants clear the air indoors
13 Jan 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinIn addition to feeding on indoor carbon dioxide, these devices also generate a small amount of electricity. -
This appliance makes coffee out of thin air
09 Jan 2025Source: Marie DonlonKara Water’s technology reportedly converts humidity from the air into drinking water. The company suggests that the technology can produce about a gallon of water in a day. -
Open-source digital twin for mobility testing
03 Jan 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinAn open-source digital twin developed at the University of Michigan’s test center for connected and autonomous vehicles and technologies is now available to the public. -
Need meter mixing for your battery manufacturing?
03 Jan 2025The S-Series by Fluid Research® is a compact, two-component system engineered for efficiency while dispensing. -
Using water to propel a satellite
01 Jan 2025Source: Andy TomaswickA satellite successfully used water as a propellant to change orbit for the first time, leading the way to novel propulsion systems that are more efficient and run on inexpensive fuel. -
Analyzers for smart and efficient chlorine measurement
27 Dec 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe new analyzer family offers highly accurate and stable measurements for effective chlorine control. -
Latching systems for the HVAC industry
27 Dec 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe product range is tailored to support air conditioning, ventilation and heating equipment, ensuring top-tier performance and durability for housing HVAC systems. -
Modular stackable cable clamp
18 Dec 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThanks to its modular design, it enables a simple and quick expansion by connecting or stacking several clamps. -
BESS to accelerate decarbonization and electrification for commercial, industrial users
17 Dec 2024Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe solution can help communities and businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and maintain power during utility outages. -
Watch a smartphone morph into a microscope
16 Dec 2024Source: S. HimmelsteinThis inexpensive and powerful device converts any smartphone into a high-resolution microscope.