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Electronic skin | Science News for Kids
“electronic device that’s smaller than a postage stamp and sticks to the skin like a temporary tattoo. The device’s possible users — patients, athletes, doctors, secret agents, you — are limited only by their imaginations.”
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PBS – Chasing the Sun – Innovators
people in aviation history
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The Aviation History OnLine Museum Historic Aircraft Engine Index
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Expanding blast-proof curtain will reduce impact of bomb explosions – YouTube
“Expanding blast-proof curtain will reduce impact of bomb explosions “
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“a new type of material, one that gets thicker rather than thinner when you stretch it, this is called an ‘auxetic’ material is being developed by EPSRC fund of researchers and they’re trying to provide better protection from the effects of bomb explosions.”
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“Electric Car Engine
An electric car’s engine can be one of the answers to the slogans we keep hearing everywhere; like ‘recycle, reuse, protect Earth’, ‘go green’, and my favorite, ‘save the trees, use both sides of toilet paper’. Keeping this idea in mind, this article talks about the specifications, conversion and how to build an electric car engine…” -
“How Do Electric Cars Work
If you want to understand the inner working of an electric car, this article will be an interesting read. Here you will find an explanation of the working of an electric car in a nutshell.” -
“Electric Cars
Petrol, diesel and gas are said to be pollutants and harmful to the ozone layer. Electricity, on the other hand, is not polluting and nor does it deplete the ozone layer. How does it work? What does it involve? How long will it last? Read on to get answers! “ -
How to Build a Rubber Band Powered Car
“How to Build a Rubber Band Powered Car
Want to help your child make a toy that he can play with? If you do, then this information on building a rubber band powered car will prove useful.” -
How to Make a Rubber Band Helicopter
“How to Make a Rubber Band Helicopter
Are you creative with a knack for learning new and innovative things? Well, then this article that tells you how to make a rubber band helicopter, is sure to interest you. Read it once, and you’ll be amazed to find out how easy making one really is!” -
How to Build a Rube Goldberg Machine
“How to Build a Rube Goldberg Machine
In his life of 87 years, Reuben Goldberg had many talents to show off with. One of them were his witty political cartoons, for which he earned the ire of many people during World War II. None of his ideas however, were as ingenuous, as wacky, or as complicated as the Rube Goldberg Machine. You cannot expect to understand what it is until you see one in action or build one yourself.” -
“Rube Goldberg Ideas
When it comes to a Rube Goldberg machine, it is all about fun and expecting the unexpected! Scroll down to get a low down on some creative ideas to make your very own Rube Goldberg contraption. “ -
How to Build a Toy Car from Scratch
“simple toy-car-making ideas that actively involve your child in the process”
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Engineers reach across disciplines to make a difference
“Engineers reach across disciplines to make a difference
Associate professor of aerospace engineering, David Thompson, an expert in fluid dynamics, is modeling the airflow in bronchial tubes. His research, funded by the National Science Foundation, will help medical experts understand how to design better techniques for aerosol drug delivery.” -
Best Robotics Inc. – Boosting Engineering Science and Technology
“To inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, technology, and math through participation in a sports-like science- and engineering-based robotics competition”
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Fun Flight Facts for Kids – How Planes Fly, Wright Brothers, Aviation Information
“Check out our fun flight facts for kids and learn how planes fly as well as interesting information about aviation history, the Wright Brothers, animals that fly and much more.”
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