Python

python.org – Python is powerful… and fast; plays well with others; runs everywhere; is friendly & easy to learn; is … More

questions

Isidore Isaac Rabi, winner of a Nobel Prize for physics, when asked why he became a scientist, replied, “My mother … More

prosthetics

prosthesis (from Ancient Greek prósthesis, “addition, application, attachment”) is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part lost through … More

protective clothing

Protective clothing material We usually think of bullet-proof vests and jackets as protective clothing. Some other forms of personal protection … More

prototype

Prototype – an early sample or model built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing … More

pulley

What’s the problem? Ask – How can a flag be raised on a 10-foot high flagpole while standing on the … More

protein

Proteins and polymers – Spinning strands hint at folding dynamics: Lab uses magnetic beads to model microscopic proteins, polymers. Scientists … More

programming

Programmers instruct computers to perform tasks and create games, software, and websites. They can even control physical objects like cameras … More

properties

Properties of material – When studying materials and especially when selecting materials for a project / design, it is important … More

propeller

Propeller – a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle … More

projectile

Projectile has a single force that acts upon it – the force of gravity. If there were any other force … More

problem solving

Problem-solving is another word for engineering. All engineering can be thought of as problem-solving. Problems or potential problems in a … More

preservation engineering

An engineer is one of the first people consulted when a project involves a historic building. The engineer is asked … More