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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: Marine bio-fouling eliminated by electrically charged coating
12 Aug 2021Source: Marie DonlonCoating could save billions in bio-fouling costs. -
Field and inspection services for difficult design challenges
12 Aug 2021Starting a new project? Igus' experienced engineers and industry professionals can help. -
Watch as this robot camouflages itself
11 Aug 2021Source: Marie DonlonWatch as this robot changes color according to its surroundings. -
Solution automates a repetitive task in the manufacturing space
11 Aug 2021Source: Marie DonlonWatch the Screwdriving Solution automate a dull task in the manufacturing space. -
Video: Robot will soon be capable of 3D printing subsea pipeline repairs in situ
09 Aug 2021Source: Marie Donlon3D printing capabilities to be incorporated into self-propelled robotic pipeline inspection and repair system. -
Video: System harvests water from cooling tower vapor plumes
09 Aug 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe water collection system reclaims pure water from power plant cooling towers. -
Watch: Former Ford engineer details complicated fastener practice
05 Aug 2021Source: Emily CouncilorIronically, he shared a quote from a training book that came from Ford itself: "If you want poor quality, add more screws." -
Watch GE demonstrate its tunneling earthworm-inspired robot
05 Aug 2021Source: Marie DonlonDARPA-funded robot creates 10 cm diameter tunnels autonomously. -
Lots will soon be available in North Carolina’s first 100% net-zero energy neighborhood
05 Aug 2021Source: Amy J. BornBakst has been developing this one-of-a-kind community featuring custom high performance homes built to the National Green Building Standards and with active solar to achieve net-zero or negative net-zero energy. -
Video: Modular stainless steel building unveiled at Holon Technology Conference
05 Aug 2021Source: Amy J. BornThrough revolutionary changes in the material and construction methods for traditional concrete buildings, BROAD is the first company to “build buildings like cars.” -
Video: Drone locates distressed swimmers, throws them a "line"
04 Aug 2021Source: Marie DonlonDrone patrols the beach, saves lives. -
Watch: Smart glass could lower office building energy use by 26%
03 Aug 2021Source: Siobhan TreacyThe new window glass would reduce energy use and lower carbon emissions of office buildings around the world. -
Watch: LEGO assemblies of complex mechanical principles
02 Aug 2021Source: Kevin J. HarriganNo matter the complexity or ubiquity, this YouTuber aims to turn complex motion control techniques into something understandable, and even reproducible for LEGO fans. -
Video: Aluminum pillars de-ice airplanes on the fly
02 Aug 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe de-icing method exploits how frost grows on pillar structures to suspend ice as it forms into a layer less likely to adhere. -
Video: This lithium-ion battery is reusable and recyclable
02 Aug 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinDisposable battery technology may soon be challenged with the advent of a renewable and recyclable lithium-ion battery that can be repaired, traded or upgraded. -
Video: High performance leak tester for pharma packaging testing
30 Jul 2021Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe leak tester for container closure integrity testing applications can detect leaks as small as 1 µm. -
Watch: Fast-charging sodium-ion battery developed
30 Jul 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe device promises high-energy density, fast-charging capability and excellent thermal stability. -
The electropolishing solution for common metal surface problems
28 Jul 2021Learn why engineers in industries with no room for error rely on electropolishing for ultra-smooth and defect-free metal parts. -
Video: Coil Driver technology extended to electric vehicle technology
27 Jul 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe technology can reduce the cost and complexity of deploying EVs and the charging infrastructure at scale. -
Watch how ESA tracks carbon emissions from space
26 Jul 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinSatellite observations track atmospheric greenhouse gases in addition to other carbon stocks on land and sea.