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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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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. -
See how a centrifugal air and gas compressor works
03 Jun 2019Watch a centrifugal compressor in action as the air travels through the compression process. -
Powerful industrial air-operated pliers by Deprag
30 May 2019Are you seeking a powerful tool for cutting and separating, pressing and crimping, assembly, or embossing seals? Introducing the most effective tool — a modern set of air-pliers. -
Raspberry-picking robot can pick 25,000 raspberries a day
29 May 2019Source: Marie DonlonA raspberry-picking robot developed by a University of Plymouth spin-out is capable of picking as many as 25,000 raspberries a day, according to a recent trial of the technology. -
Watch: Greater access to vaccines without refrigeration
29 May 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinThe active ingredients in existing vaccines are encased in a sugary gel in a process that adds only marginal cost to vaccine formulation and eliminates almost all transportation costs. -
Video: Watch a quadruped robot pull a 3.6 ton airplane
28 May 2019Source: Peter BrownA single IIT robot hauled the plane for more than 10 meters. -
How to select the right bearing lubricant
24 May 2019Source: Ken ThayerProper lubrication is critical to the performance and life of every rolling element bearing. A leading cause of bearing failure is insufficient or improper lubrication, which can lead to contamination or excess heat buildup. -
Researchers 3D print an entire bathroom
22 May 2019Source: Marie DonlonResearchers from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) announced that they have constructed the world’s first 3D-printed bathroom. -
How to develop a CubeSat: From concept to Earth orbit
21 May 2019Source: Eric OlsonA step-by-step guide to conceptualizing, finding funding, designing a mission, navigating licensing hurdles and more for your CubeSat project. -
Video: Listening for ear infections with a smartphone app
21 May 2019Source: S. HimmelsteinClinicians may soon be able to detect ear infections in pediatric patients with a diagnostic system so simple that even parents can use it. -
Coolant, MQL, pressurized air – no worries
21 May 2019Deublin AutoSense seal technology can handle nearly all through spindle media. -
Study suggests that synchronized driverless tech could improve traffic flow by 35%
20 May 2019Source: Marie DonlonResearchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. are suggesting that synchronized driverless vehicles might alleviate congestion and improve traffic by roughly 35%, according to new research. -
Video: German flying car startup unveils five-seat prototype
18 May 2019Source: Peter BrownThe all-electric aircraft will be part of a planned on-demand air taxi service. -
Computer scientists teach robots to draw, write
17 May 2019Source: Marie DonlonComputer scientists at Brown University have created an algorithm that enables robots to write words and produce sketches — a development that may open the lines of communication between robots and their human coworkers and collaborators. -
Device nudges users to change passwords, lock computer screens to prevent cyber attack
17 May 2019Source: Marie DonlonA simple device plugs into a PC and notifies users via sound, light or vibration to update passwords, lock computer screens or update privacy settings.