Multimedia
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.
Sponsor:
FEATURED VIDEOS
-
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
-
Here comes the sun! 70 gigawatts of solar and wind power for Australia
08 Oct 2025Source: Cari CooneyWestern Australia is currently in the process of constructing one of the largest projects on the planet, and the wheels of future renewable energy are starting to turn. -
A cement that keeps buildings cool
29 Sep 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinThis cooling cement reflects light and emits heat due to the inclusion of reflective ettringite crystals. -
Gantner Instruments releases GI.bench 2025 update: 20 times faster data, smarter testing
26 Sep 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe new release delivers up to 20 times faster data throughput, streamlined configuration and enhanced automation, helping engineers complete test setups in less time while capturing higher-quality data. -
Woodpecker-inspired drone reduces collision force by 70%
24 Sep 2025Source: Marie DonlonThe SWIFT project is able to accomplish this by borrowing the structural principles from the woodpecker, which is able to repeatedly hammer its beak against trees without injury. -
A non-invasive path to geothermal energy access
23 Sep 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinNegating the need for drilling, geothermal panels capture both shallow heat from the ground and residual thermal energy from the surrounding air. -
Clippard launches PHV Series Booster Valve
12 Sep 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe valve delivers exceptional high-flow performance in a compact, pressure-piloted design. -
Direct current (DC) microgrids: A bulwark against cyberattacks
11 Sep 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe growing security threats facing cloud-managed electrical systems can potentially be countered by DC microgrids that reinforce energy resilience. -
Nanobubbles benefit batteries, green energy and clean water
08 Sep 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinNanobubble technology can be incorporated into a chemical-free, environmentally safe method that increases the porosity of thin films for energy, water and clean technology applications. -
Watch: The inside scoop on compression-force deflection for foam materials
07 Sep 2025Source: Kevin J. HarriganAlthough a durometer is the standard measuring tool for material hardness, CFD offers a better measurement for foam materials to determine the resistance to compression under load. -
Carbon-negative energy systems based on biomass
05 Sep 2025Source: N. MugheesExplore how carbon-negative energy systems that are based on biomass are transitioning from proof-of-concept to scalable solutions. -
AGILOX heads west, debuts new AMR at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
05 Sep 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe event will see the North American launch of the new AGILOX OFL, an omnidirectional autonomous stacker that handles loads up to 800 kg/1,760 lbs and lifts them up to 1.2 m/ 47 in. -
Solving screw fastening challenges for machine builders
01 Sep 2025Add fastener handling and installation expertise to integration teams by working with a company that specializes in fastening automation. -
Precision gantry systems, built to your specs
14 Aug 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskCustom precision gantry motion systems are engineered for high-accuracy industrial applications like inspection, metrology, laser processing, micro-assembly and high-end 3D printing. -
WALTER Surface Technologies introduces powerful new angle grinders to enhance abrasive performance
07 Aug 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThree new high-performance angle grinders are designed to meet the rugged demands of industrial metalworking. -
Watch the launch of Earth-mapping satellites
05 Aug 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinFour Airbus-built Constellation Optique 3D satellites were successfully launched from the European Spaceport on July 26 in Kourou, French Guiana. -
Tech digs deep for superhot geothermal energy
30 Jun 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinA hybrid drilling rig combines conventional and millimeter wave capabilities to exploit superhot geothermal wells. -
A solar assist for HVAC efficiency
26 Jun 2025Source: S. HimmelsteinA new control strategy for variable water temperature and variable flow enhances the efficiency of sola-driven heat pumps. -
Bouncing into action: US scientists develop seed-tossing shells without motors or electronics
25 Jun 2025Source: Marie DonlonThese jumping metashells, which could potentially be used in the future for seed dispersal in agricultural fields, do not rely on external stimuli to achieve bounce. -
New IKO elevating tables provide precise vertical positioning in tight spaces
23 Jun 2025Source: GlobalSpec News DeskThe system provides the exceptional vertical positioning accuracy required for semiconductor manufacturing — all in a compact size. -
New depalletizing solution launched by Plus One Robotics
23 Jun 2025Source: Marie DonlonThe DepalOne is a turnkey depalletizing solution developed to encourage flexible automation in modern warehouses.