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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: Cutting carbon capture and conversion costs
26 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinA new system slashes the cost of carbon dioxide recovery from flue gas emissions and converts it into methanol. -
Shape-shifting material could help robots "make a break for it"
26 Jan 2023Source: Marie DonlonInspired by the shape-shifting sea cucumber, engineers developed the phase-shifting material called "magnetoactive solid-liquid phase transitional machine.” -
Watch this semi-submersible travel at the waterline
26 Jan 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe semi-submersible is being eyed for military, commercial and research applications. -
Virtek’s laser solutions for welded assembly
23 Jan 2023Virtek’s Iris 3D for welded assembly applications combines laser projection with 3D vision technology to locate a part in 3D space instantaneously. -
Watch the maiden flight of the world's largest hydrogen aircraft
23 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe largest aircraft powered by a hydrogen-electric engine made its maiden flight on January 19, 2023. -
Video: Campaign launched to laud supply chain superstars
23 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe initiative seeks to recognize the vital role played by technicians and engineers responsible for building and maintaining a robust supply chain and keeping the manufacturing cogs turning. -
Researchers aim to develop non-flammable cotton fabrics
23 Jan 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe researchers discovered 11 strains of cotton that demonstrated flame-retardant characteristics by burning samples in their native form. -
Video: A speed record for solar system deployment
19 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinPrefabricated and prewired array components streamline the installation of utility-scale solar power systems. -
AR amplifiers have the frequency to meet your needs
19 Jan 2023AR offers over 100 amplifiers ranging from 10 Hz–50 GHz. -
Video: Solar-wind hybrid power system floats off China
18 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe world’s first commercial offshore floating solar system paired with an offshore wind turbine has been launched in China. -
Video: Automating time-consuming water quality tests
18 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinAn autonomous monitoring solution streamlines the measurement of trace metal cations and anion applications for the water quality industry. -
Video: Welding simulation solution for classroom training
18 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinThe AugmentedArc Augmented Reality Welding System is a highly realistic multi-process welding simulation solution for classroom training. -
Soft robotic gripper scoops, picks and grasps
18 Jan 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe new reconfigurable workspace soft (RWS) robotic gripper is designed for use in the logistics and food sectors where it can perform picking and packing tasks, according to its developers. -
Video: AGILOX introduces new ODM robot
17 Jan 2023Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe intelligent dolly mover travels autonomously and navigates freely on the production floor or in the warehouse. -
Dobot debuts cobots for the retail and physical therapy sectors
17 Jan 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe Nova cobot series features the Nova 2 and Nova 5 cobots, which are capable of carrying 2 kg and 5 kg payloads, respectively. -
Video: Carbon storage in depleted offshore oil and gas fields
16 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinProject Greensand is expected to start storing up to 1.4 million tons of carbon dioxide annually by 2025 in the depleted Nini oil and gas field in the Danish North Sea. -
Video: Hydro turbine design a boon for biodiversity
12 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinA novel hydro turbine designed to both protect important riverine fish communities and efficiently produce renewable power has been demonstrated. -
This spray-on smart skin uses AI to understand hand tasks
12 Jan 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe new stretchable biocompatible material can reportedly be sprayed on the skin and features an electrical network that senses when the skin is stretched or bent. -
Shell-based helmets designed for fishing, cycling and disaster zones
12 Jan 2023Source: Marie DonlonThe aptly named Shellmet is protective head gear composed of a mixture of scallop shells from the seafood industry and recycled plastic — a material dubbed Shellstic. -
Video: Building the world’s largest radio telescope
11 Jan 2023Source: S. HimmelsteinConstruction is now underway to erect the Square Kilometer Array, the world's largest radio telescope.