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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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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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Wearable skin sensors that analyze sweat
19 Aug 2019Source: Marie DonlonThe team devised sensors that can monitor sweat rate and electrolytes and metabolites present in perspiration. -
Video: Extracting rare earth elements from electronic waste
16 Aug 2019Source: Peter BrownThe Department of Energy has developed a process to make recovering materials easier. -
Watch how smartphone selfies can measure blood pressure
15 Aug 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinThe contactless diagnostic method is a smartphone-based technology called transdermal optical imaging. -
Watch: A climate forecasting tool for the energy sector
14 Aug 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinThe tool combines sub-seasonal to seasonal climate predictions with renewable energy production and electricity demand to offer reliable forecasts for weather-dependent hydropower, solar and wind production. -
Wearable, robotic neck brace for ALS patients
13 Aug 2019Source: Marie DonlonThe brace reportedly restores approximately 70% of the human head’s active range of motion. -
Rust and rattle-proof design reinvents license plate mounting
12 Aug 2019Source: Engineering360 News DeskRightcar Solutions recently highlighted its patented line of silicone license plate frames for cars and motorcycles. -
Tsubaki's support system: The Tsubaki ProService and Tsubaki Advantage
12 Aug 2019U.S. Tsubaki is your reliable sidekick that’s dedicated to making the most out of your business. -
Video: A FRESH approach to 3D bioprinting heart tissue
12 Aug 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinA technique pioneered at Carnegie Mellon University enables 3D bioprinting of tissue scaffolds based on collagen and offers scope for fabricating a full-sized, adult human heart. -
How do you minimize bubbles in a two-part epoxy system?
12 Aug 2019Watch this video demonstration on minimizing air bubbles in a two-component epoxy system. -
Olympus DSX1000 Digital Microscope: Advanced tools for faster analysis
08 Aug 2019Measure and observe a variety of materials with guaranteed high- and low-magnification accuracy and precision using a single instrument. -
Biomechanical, seahorse-inspired tail improves human balance and movement
06 Aug 2019Source: Marie DonlonCalled Arque, it is inspired by the tail of a seahorse and uses compressed air along with four artificial muscles built into the vertebrae of the tail to move around. -
Custom, small-scale barrier pouch packaging from automation startup
06 Aug 2019Source: Kevin J. HarriganAlthough Keto Farms’ manufacturing facility processes up to 9,000 barrier pouches per day, they are a medium-sized business and large-scale, expensive industrial solutions were impractical. -
Incredible vision
06 Aug 2019Find out how a custom-made piece of technology transformed a sports fan's life. -
Computer-aided software automatically generates knitting patterns, creates garments
05 Aug 2019Source: Marie DonlonThe software users input their chosen designs, color and dimensions and those instructions are sent by computer to a knitting machine, which produces the article. -
Video: Overcoming regulatory hurdles to bespoke 3D-printed implants
02 Aug 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinTwo case studies provide a blueprint for overcoming obstacles in outfitting two patients with rare spinal conditions with custom-made 3D-printed metal implants. -
What is a torque motor?
02 Aug 2019So what is a synchronous torque motor? And where do they fit? Tecnotions torque-series suits applications in markets such as semiconductor, machine tool, printing, rotary tables, factory automation, and robotics. -
Cockroach-inspired robot is nearly indestructable
01 Aug 2019Source: Marie DonlonResearchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a nearly indestructible, insect-sized robot that moves like a scurrying cockroach. -
Blockchain-based app smartens process applications
01 Aug 2019Source: Engineering360 News DeskOndiflo's blockchain-based application for fluid hauling provides an automation platform for the optimization of field-tracking activities. -
Linear bearing corrosion resistance test
01 Aug 2019What happens when you submerge a recirculating linear ball bearing and a self-lubricating plastic linear bearing from igus in water and vinegar for five days? Watch to find out! -
Pentagon testing lasers that can talk to specific targets
31 Jul 2019Source: Marie DonlonScientists at the Pentagon have completed a round of testing on a device that enables lasers to talk.