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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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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. -
Video: A new EV record at the Nürburgring
07 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinDriver Romain Dumas surpassed the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck in 2017 by 40 seconds. -
Watch: Tripod prosthetic designed to tackle tough terrain
07 Jun 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinThe prosthetic lower leg lets users cover challenging terrain, an advance that takes advantage of a new emulator tool for quicker prototyping. -
Video: Ikea developing robotic furniture for small living spaces
06 Jun 2019Source: Peter BrownThe company is working with Ori for a new brand to be sold in Japan and Hong Kong initially. -
McDonalds' 'McHive' open for 'bees-ness'
04 Jun 2019Source: Marie DonlonThe tiny restaurant is actually a beehive in the same shape and design as a modern-day McDonald’s building, but smaller. -
Video: Hydrogen fuel cell-based flying car seats five and travels 400 miles
04 Jun 2019Source: Peter BrownAlaka’i Technologies claims its Skai aircraft is the first eVTOL to use the fuel cells. -
Video: Tiny, hopping robot could be used in future search and rescue missions
04 Jun 2019Source: Peter BrownThe Salto robot by the U.S. Army could also aid in military campaigns.