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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are polymers? – Polymers are everywhere. Just look around. Your plastic water bottle. The silicone rubber tips on your … More

Plastic is a single word, but plastic isn’t just one thing. Think about how different a food wrapper is from … More