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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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FEATURED VIDEOS
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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: Robot can mimic human facial expressions
03 Jun 2021Source: Siobhan TreacyThanks to researchers at Columbia University, robots have taken a big step toward engaging in realistic human-like interactions. -
Watch: Robotic advertising platform developed for high-traffic settings
03 Jun 2021Source: Marie DonlonThe autonomous robots will reach larger audiences. -
Video: Cyber farmer proposes mushroom-based satellites to thwart space junk
03 Jun 2021Source: Marie DonlonThe mycelium satellite chassis could reduce collision risks. -
Video: A route to wireless charging in higher power applications
02 Jun 2021Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe AC wireless power hybrid technology merges a conventional power adapter and Qi wireless transmitter, ensuring enhanced efficiency, range and speed while reducing cost. -
Video: Computer scientists develop COVID-19 mutation tracking system
01 Jun 2021Source: Marie DonlonSystem locates COVID-19 variant hotspots. -
Watch Toyota Mirai drive through distance record on one tank of H2
01 Jun 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe vehicle set a new world record for distance driven with one fill of hydrogen. -
Watch: Robot cell sorts 1,000 items an hour
01 Jun 2021Source: Marie DonlonDoraSorter can sort as many as 1,000 objects an hour. -
Video: World’s first power over Ethernet flowmeters
30 May 2021Source: Engineering360 News DeskFlowmeters with Ethernet connectivity increase simplicity, flexibility and reliability to operations in process automation while enhancing real-time visibility of data. -
Watch: Ireland to host airborne wind energy testing facility
28 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe facility will test a 150 kW demonstrator system designed to tap wind resources at higher altitudes. -
Video: Free software weighs energy storage benefits for utilities and businesses
27 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinUsers can evaluate different energy storage scenarios and model the economic potential of new solutions. -
Video: Robotic finger could one day detect underground bombs
27 May 2021Source: Siobhan TreacyThe DiggerFinger sharp-tipped robot finger is equipped with active sensing to meet the challenge of identifying buried objects. -
Watch: 3D printing customizes cartilage for skin cancer repair
27 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe technology addresses nasal cartilage defects for skin cancer patients. -
Watch how a divertor takes the heat off tokamak technology
26 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinA new heat divertor design could make fusion power systems more cost-effective by allowing them to be operational for longer. -
Video: Speeding medical diagnostics with 3D-printed devices
26 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinAdvanced diagnostic assays, such as the classic pregnancy and COVID-19 self-tests, can be produced quickly and at low cost. -
Artificial cilia may power soft robots, microfluidic pumps
25 May 2021Source: Marie DonlonMagnetically propelled, artificial cilia could potentially power climbing soft robots and microfluidic pumps. -
Watch how efficiency, emission gains drive diesel engine simulations
25 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinPiston bowl designs were optimized for Caterpillar Inc. -
Video: Software streamlines drive system simulation
25 May 2021Source: Engineering360 News DeskThe tool allows for the simulation and optimization of drive installations and their behavior in machines and plants. -
Video: Frameless solar panels conform to any roof
24 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinPeel-and-stick panels are backed by an integrated adhesive layer that allows for roof installation without the need for aluminum frames or ballast. -
Watch: Offshore wind farm to power a cleaner chemical industry
24 May 2021Source: S. HimmelsteinThe Offshore-to-X wind farm in the German North Sea will help electrify the production processes for basic chemicals. -
Watch as stair-climbing robot expertly traverses stairs
24 May 2021Source: Marie DonlonCassie can mount and descend stairs.