Bringing Star Trek to Earth: Ion Thrusters and Airplanes
‘Anti-gravity’ ion thrusters can power a tiny plane. When we think of getting on an airplane we think of the …
Engineering
Science is about knowing; engineering is about doing. – Henry Petroski
Science is just knowledge without a little bit of engineering. Science for kids is all about applying it to something cool. Something that moves or squishes or beeps or doesn’t topple over. Science for kids is all about engineering.
Find out how science is being creatively applied to the world around us in the Science Happening NOW! engineering section. Don’t forget to head on over to our kids science project area to get ideas on how you can cultivate a budding engineer in your home!
Bionic Mushroom Power
Mario’s mushroom power. Super Mario Brothers is a long-loved game where magical mushrooms can give Mario or Luigi extra powers. While these …
A 3D printed Cornea
For many, the ability to see is taken for granted. That ability to see relies on healthy eyes with healthy …
This is random
Researchers believe that have finally cracked the code when it comes to making a random number generator. Randomness is important …
Saving the Great Barrier Reef
A sunshade to save the Great Barrier Reef. This week the University of Melbourne released a new method to potentially …
A spy in the water: Engineering robotic fish
Blending in: A robotic fish becomes a reef resident. Researchers at MIT have recently developed and tested SoFi, the robotic …
Recycling CO2 to make Ethanol
Carbon dioxide is a pesky gas that is building up in our atmosphere from burning too many fossil fuels. About …
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Lego Bricks meet MIT microfluidics science
Lego Bricks make it to MIT. Lego bricks are a ton of fun to build with at home, and now …
Optogenetics: When the Force finds Light Control
Controlling the brain. The world where the Force can control your thoughts with a hand wave is coming soon to …