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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: Nanoscale Ceramic Fibers Act like a Sponge
02 Jun 2017Source: Peter BrownThe material could be used for future water purification systems or in flexible heat-resistant clothing -
How it Works: Crushers, Grinding Mills and Pulverizers
02 Jun 2017Source: Ken ThayerCrushers, grinding mills and pulverizers are types of grinding equipment that transform or reduce a coarse material such as stone, coal, or slag into a smaller, finer material. -
Flying Metal Detectors
02 Jun 2017Source: Marie DonlonScientists have unveiled a new device capable of detecting buried and submerged mines from a safe distance. -
Take a Deep Dive into Proppant Performance with Saint-Gobain’s All-new Well Worth It Experience!
01 Jun 2017Proppants have a tough job. They must retain fracture width and height, and provide sufficient conductivity to the fracture in downhole application conditions. How they do their job depends on their environment. -
Video: Hyperloop Aims to Create Innovative High-speed Travel Using Magnets
31 May 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyHigh-speed mass transit is the next step in technology that researchers and scientists around the world are focusing on. Hyperloop is leading the way to fast, environmentally friendly pod transit. -
Why You Should Check Out Laser Engraving at the Next Maker Faire
31 May 2017The fairs, which range from mini-events conducted by communities and schools to all-out flagship festivities set up by the Maker Media team itself, are progressive showcases that display new technologies, innovations, and experimentations across the fields of science, engineering, art, performance, and craft -
Watch: Just in time for summer travel, air traffic control upgrades are in place. A drone has helped disaster responders assess tornado damage. You may not need to toss those running shoes just yet.
30 May 2017Source: Engineering360 News DeskWatch: Just in time for summer travel, air traffic control upgrades are in place. A drone has helped disaster responders assess tornado damage. You may not need to toss those running shoes just yet. -
Video: Rocket Lab Successfully Reaches Space with a 3-D Printed Engine
26 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThis was the first of three planned test flights this year -
Based on Bitcoin: A New System for Online Security
24 May 2017Source: Tony PalloneMIT researchers have devised a new system to defend against online identity theft, using the security machinery of Bitcoin. -
Frictionless Positioning, Better Motion Fidelity
24 May 2017Floating on air, inherently frictionless, maintenance & wear-free, air bearings are ideal for vibrationless nanopositioning. -
Video: The Supercar Vending Machine
23 May 2017Source: Kevin J. HarriganIs the car vending machine here to disrupt the mainstream auto sales model? -
NASA Adds up Record Australia Rainfall
22 May 2017Earlier this month, northeastern Australia was hit with extreme rainfall. It was the heaviest to date since tropical cyclone Debbie hit Queensland Australia in late March. -
Watch: Mercedes-Benz is entering the US energy storage market. Honeywell signs a predictive analytics deal with a big air carrier. LEGO snaps together a renewable energy portfolio.
22 May 2017Source: Engineering360 News DeskWatch: Mercedes-Benz is entering the US energy storage market. Honeywell signs a predictive analytics deal with a big air carrier. LEGO snaps together a renewable energy portfolio. -
Video: Open SESAME — New Research Center in the Middle East
17 May 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe first synchrotron light source in the Middle East is now open for scientific research. -
The Pico C Just Made at Home Brewing Easier
17 May 2017Source: Siobhan TreacyPicoBrew is an at home brewing company based in Seattle that offers a range of home brewing products, from brewers to personalized brew ingredients to brewing gear. The Pico C is PicoBrew’s latest product, and it launched on Kickstarter in April 2017. -
Video: Sending Algae to Space to Test for Possible Off-World Fuel Generation
16 May 2017Source: Peter BrownNREL and a high school are sending strains of algae to the ISS to see if it produces hydrogen the same as on Earth. -
Video: Autonomous Cars Cut Congestion, Top U.S. Cities for Energy-efficiency, Plug-in Truck Stop Saves Fuel
15 May 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinA few self-driving cars on the road can help beat stop-and-go traffic. Does your city rank as one of the most energy-efficient in the U.S.? Discover how truckers can plug in for the night at a North Carolina rest area. -
Watch: A few self-driving cars on the road can help beat stop-and-go traffic. Does your city rank as one of America’s most energy efficient? We’ll show you the top 10. Truckers can now plug in for the night at a North Carolina rest area.
15 May 2017Source: Engineering360 News DeskWatch: A few self-driving cars on the road can help beat stop-and-go traffic. Does your city rank as one of America’s most energy efficient? We’ll show you the top 10. Truckers can now plug in for the night at a North Carolina rest area. -
Video: New Electrochemical Method Removes Even Tiny Pollutants from Water
12 May 2017Source: Peter BrownThe system could be used for water purification systems for remote areas in the developing world. -
Video: World's Largest Aircraft Flies Again
12 May 2017Source: S. HimmelsteinThe Airlander 10 posted its first successful test fight since a heavy landing incident last year.