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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 this reconfigurable robot change shape
06 Aug 2022Source: Marie DonlonIn addition to modifying its shape to pass through narrow spaces, the robot can reconfigure itself by widening its stance when handling heavy objects. -
VERICUT releases Version 9.3 – Smarter software for smarter machining
05 Aug 2022Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe utility of the software is expanded for machine simulation, verification and optimization for all types of CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes. -
Video: DURABIO, a plant-based bio plastic, adopted for industry’s first biomass helmet
04 Aug 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinThe bio-based plastic offers excellent scratch resistance, color retention, durability and heat resistance. -
Robotics-driven kiosks promise smoothies in under a minute
30 Jul 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe ROBOJuice kiosks feature humanoid robots that rely on artificial intelligence (AI) for recognizing ingredients, recipes and food preparation techniques. -
Video: University explores geothermal heating option
29 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinCornell University is exploring the potential of onsite geothermal resources to provide campus heating services. -
Watch these dead spider legs become reanimated
27 Jul 2022Source: Marie DonlonTo further the area of research called necrobiotics, researchers attempted to mimic the flexor muscles of the wolf spider, which enable spider legs to extend outward via hydraulic pressure. -
Take control with Flomatic's AIS compliant automatic control valves
27 Jul 2022Flomatic’s NSF/ANSI 61 AIS automatic control valves are available in sizes 1.25 to 36 inches. -
Video: A new generation of robot-ready frameless servo motors
25 Jul 2022Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe motors introduce features that simplify the design of collaborative, surgical, aerospace and defense and other robots while optimizing performance in a lighter, more compact package. -
Video: A step closer to human heart biofabrication
22 Jul 2022Source: Cari CooneyThe leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease. -
Video: Airlines to explore carbon capture technology
20 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinA group of major airlines is pursuing the purchase of carbon removal credits and carbon sequestration technology to offset the emissions from air travel. -
Video: Preparing to roll the world’s longest passenger train
20 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinThe world’s longest passenger train is being assembled as part of the celebrations for the 175th anniversary of Switzerland’s railway system. -
Watch this octopus-inspired glove as it handles underwater objects
20 Jul 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe so-called Octa-glove works much like the arms of an octopus when its suckers make a strong adhesive seal with objects of various shapes and sizes, according to the Virginia Tech researchers. -
Video: Chain and sprockets drive this unique mechanical clock
19 Jul 2022Source: Kevin J. HarriganThis is certainly a different means to drive a mechanical timepiece. -
Ammonia storage hazards and uses
17 Jul 2022Source: Gerald SmithAmmonia is an excellent refrigerant, but poses serious health and safety hazards when released into the working environment. -
Watch this robotic fish "eat" plastic
15 Jul 2022Source: Marie DonlonThe robot, when irradiated by light, flaps its fins and “swims” at 2.76 body lengths per second, according to its developers. -
Video: Clean energy investment to rise in 2022, but not enough
15 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinWhile global energy investment is set to increase by 8% in 2022, this is far from sufficient to tackle the energy and climate crises. -
Video: Report forecasts increased flood and drought risk for cities
15 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinThe dire impacts of climate-driven drought and flooding on the world’s largest cities and its residents are quantified. -
Video: CU Boulder laser tech detects methane leaks
15 Jul 2022Source: Marie DonlonStartup LongPath Technologies is using dual frequency comb laser spectrometers — originally developed for exploring how atoms work — to detect possible methane leaks from oil and gas activities. -
Video: Fundamentals of light curtains
13 Jul 2022Source: Kevin J. HarriganLight curtains are quite effective for two reasons: they remove physical barriers which might slow manufacturing and operator tasks, and they are automated, which mitigates the ability of a haphazard user from bypassing critical safety protocols. -
Watch: Fuel cells power Volvo’s big rigs
12 Jul 2022Source: S. HimmelsteinIn its quest for net-zero operations, Volvo Group is adding hydrogen fuel cell powertrains to its line of trucks.