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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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Rockwell Automation opens center for electric vehicle innovation
01 Jul 2019Source: Tony PalloneLocated in San Jose, California, the center utilizes augmented and virtual reality modeling to provide an environment for learning new technologies and standards. -
Computer scientists use AI to enable robotic arm to efficiently pack boxes in warehouse setting
01 Jul 2019Source: Marie DonlonComputer scientists from Rutgers University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate a robotic arm so that it can more efficiently pack boxes in warehouse settings. -
PIG Flammable Safety Cabinet
01 Jul 2019Source: Sponsored VideoPIG Flammable Safety Cabinets are built with class-leading features and backed by a lifetime warranty. -
Non-lethal weapon quickly immobilizes suspicious boats
25 Jun 2019Source: Marie Donlonhe boat-stopping technology is intended for tankers that are vulnerable to piracy, halting suspected narcotics traffickers and protecting ports from terrorism. -
Watch: Researchers trip people to improve prosthetic legs
24 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinResearchers purposely tripped people – 190 times, at that – to generate stumble recovery data for use in designing more stable prosthetic limbs. -
Purdue researchers develop smartphone app that enables users to program robots to do mundane tasks
24 Jun 2019Source: Marie DonlonResearchers from Purdue University have developed a smartphone app prototype that enables users to easily program robots to perform monotonous tasks such as picking up objects and moving them elsewhere in either the factory or the home, for instance. -
Watch how researchers achieved a 50% gain in solar desalination efficiency
19 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinThe performance of a nanophotonics-enabled solar membrane distillation system has been improved by 50% with the addition of low-cost plastic lenses to concentrate sunlight into "hot spots." -
Video: Ocean warming data from Boaty McBoatface's first mission
19 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinData collected on its first research mission provide evidence of a correlation between strengthening Antarctic winds and rising sea temperatures. -
Robot automates dishwashing in commercial kitchens
19 Jun 2019Source: Marie DonlonThe robotic dishwasher from Dishcraft Robotics cleans roughly 100 dishes at once thanks to help from machine learning and computer vision. -
Watch: Solar mini-refinery produces carbon-neutral fuel
18 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinA solar mini-refinery on the roof of ETH Zurich is demonstrating the production of hydrocarbon fuels from sunlight and air under field conditions. -
Protect personnel and critical equipment from thermal threats
18 Jun 2019You can trust that Firex will buy your personnel and equipment the critical time they need when exposed to rapid-temperature-rise fires. -
Video: Polar ice paints a more precise picture of preindustrial ozone levels
17 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinA more definitive determination has been made by analysis of molecular oxygen trapped in polar firn — granular snow that has not yet been compressed into ice — and ice. -
Video: Microfluidic sensor designed to monitor sickle cell disease
17 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinThe microfluidics-based electrical impedance sensor characterizes the dynamic cell sickling and unsickling processes in sickle blood without the use of microscopic imaging or biochemical markers. -
Watch: Small, superconducting magnet generates record magnetic field intensity
14 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinWeighing only 390 g, the device is capable of generating a record magnetic field intensity of 45.5 tesla. -
Watch how metamaterials magnify MRI performance
14 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinA new magnetic metamaterial improves both image quality and scan time. -
Video: Algorithm predicts patient ICU survival rates
13 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinThe algorithm is based on neural networks and is designed to weigh various factors in a patient’s medical history. -
Video: New peristaltic metering pump Dulco flex control from ProMinent
13 Jun 2019Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe intelligent peristaltic metering pump meters reliably from 10 ml/h up to 30 l/h at up to 7 bar. -
Bearing preload: What is it and why is it important?
11 Jun 2019Source: Ken ThayerProper understanding of when and how to preload a bearing is critical in precision rotary applications, especially in high-speed applications. A properly preloaded bearing will have higher rigidity, operate more quietly and accurately and yield a longer life. -
Researchers using AI to improve crack detection in bridges, buildings
11 Jun 2019Source: Marie DonlonResearchers at Purdue University in Indiana are using AI to improve crack detection in structures such as buildings, dams, bridges and nuclear reactors. -
Custom Engineered Solutions for your compressed air system
10 Jun 2019Kaeser's custom air systems are designed for demanding installations and the harshest of environments. These complete systems eliminate space, weather and accessibility constraints with reduced construction, installation, and operating costs.