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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: Nanomaterial Production by Flame Spray Pyrolysis
07 Sep 2018Source: S. HimmelsteinFlame Spray Pyrolysis technology offers benefits over traditional methods used to manufacture particle-based substances critical to producing a wide range of industrial materials. -
Watch: An Automated Two-speed Transmission for Electric Vehicles
06 Sep 2018Source: Engineering360 News DeskA production-ready, automated two-speed transmission for electric mobility applications was engineered in combination with an integrated powertrain architecture. -
Spacecraft Will Snatch a Piece of an Asteroid and Return it to Earth in Daring Maneuver
05 Sep 2018Source: Eric OlsonOSIRIS-REx will return the largest specimen from space since the moon rocks of the Apollo era, shedding light on the early formation of the solar system and possibly the origin of life. -
Watch: Urban Wind Turbine Wins 2018 U.K. James Dyson Award
05 Sep 2018Source: S. HimmelsteinTwo students at Lancaster University received the prize for engineering the O-Wind Turbine, configured to harness the relatively untapped resource of urban winds. -
Watch a Passive Solar-Powered Approach to Surface De-icing
02 Sep 2018Source: S. HimmelsteinA three-layered material applied or sprayed onto surfaces collects solar radiation, converts it to heat and spreads it around to effect melting. -
Watch a Bugatti Chiron Composed of Legos
01 Sep 2018Source: S. HimmelsteinIf you have about 1,000,000 Lego Technic elements lying around and some building skills, then you too can construct a fully functional Bugatti Chiron. -
Watch: Sound Wave-based Printing Could Be a Game Changer
31 Aug 2018Source: Tony PalloneA new technique uses acoustic forces to form liquid droplets, transcending the limits of material viscosity. Applications could include biopharmaceuticals, optical and conductive materials, cosmetics and food. -
Video: KBase, DOE's Systems Biology Knowledgebase
31 Aug 2018Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Knowledgebase (KBase) program offers the most updated system for recording experimental methods, collaborating with colleagues and performing every step of biological analysis through one free, open source. -
Watch How NASA Satellites Help Combat Cholera in Yemen
31 Aug 2018Source: S. HimmelsteinNASA satellites are tracking a cholera outbreak in Yemen, and the data generated is being used by international aid groups to better target their resources in high-risk regions. -
Mini Cycloidal Reducers for Precision Rotary Positioning Applications
30 Aug 2018Source: Ken ThayerDieQua's Twin Spin Mini line of cycloidal reducers provide high precision, high torque and zero backlash for industrial robots applications. -
What is the Best Material for Electronics Thermal Management? Diamond Materials, Part 3
29 Aug 2018Source: Gary KardysDiamond has the highest thermal conductivity of any material, which makes it an excellent choice for thermal management in electronic devices. -
University of Oxford Developed App to Help Homeless Collect Donations
29 Aug 2018Source: Abe MichelenWith the increasing scarcity of physical money in the pockets of people in the developed world, beggars and homeless are finding it harder to collect money in the street. A pilot program provides homeless individuals with a QR code that generous passersby, in the absence of change, can scan with their smartphones to make a donation. -
Watch a Self-Healing Liquid Membrane
27 Aug 2018Source: S. HimmelsteinA stabilized liquid material screens out smaller objects while allowing passage of larger ones. -
New Wind Measurement Satellite Promises to Improve Weather Forecast Accuracy
27 Aug 2018Source: Eric OlsonAeolus will capture direct wind profile measurements on a global scale for the first time with a Doppler wind lidar instrument. -
Watch: Fujipoly Compression Testing Video
24 Aug 2018Source: Engineering360 News DeskFujipoly recently published a video that demonstrates and explains compression testing for thermal interface materials. -
MIT Researchers Use Their Noodles to Solve an Age-old Mystery
22 Aug 2018Source: Abe MichelenFor years, the science behind why spaghetti splits into multiple pieces when broken by hand has perplexed scientists. MIT researchers recently figured out why and the solution could help with more than just your dinner. -
Richest Star Map Ever of the Milky Way Plots Data on Over a Billion Stars
20 Aug 2018Source: Eric OlsonThe grand celestial library – based on observations by the Gaia satellite – is expected to shed light on the secrets of our galaxy. -
Watch a 4D Printing Process for Ceramics
18 Aug 2018Source: S. HimmelsteinThe world's first 4D printing method for ceramics produces mechanically robust objects with complex shapes. -
Watch: Drone Delivery Beyond the Visual Line of Sight, Smartphone App to Detect Strokes, World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
17 Aug 2018Drone Delivery Beyond the Visual Line of Sight, Smartphone App to Detect Strokes, World's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicle -
Hyundai Making it Possible for Passengers to Listen to Different Music in the Same Car
17 Aug 2018Source: Marie DonlonIn news that will likely change the face of the traditional car trip, Hyundai has revealed first-of-its-kind technology that will enable passengers in the same car to listen to different music, all at once.