atomic clock

Atomic clocks are the most accurate time and frequency standards known, and are used as primary standards for international time … More

automated teller machine

Automated teller machine – a computerized telecommunications device that enables the clients of a financial institution to perform financial … More

assistive technologies

Adaptive technologies – technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Assistive … More

astrophysics

The Pleiades is an open cluster consisting of approximately 3,000 stars at a distance of 400 light-years (120 parsecs) from … More

Arduino

Arduino – a tool for making computers that can sense and control more of the physical world than your desktop … More

artificial intellegence

Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to a branch of computer science that is focused on making computers behave in human-like instances. … More

archeology

Archeology – the science that studies human cultures through the recovery, documentation, analysis and interpretation of material remains and environmental … More

tech lab

10 Reasons to Love Engineering NASA – Engineering is Everywhere (video 1:01) Why should children learn about engineering? – Our … More

data compression

Data compression data compression – Without it, you wouldn’t be reading this article online right now. Shannon’s equation codifies exactly … More

pizza box

Pizza box Pizza box – the typical form we now know and love: 16 inches by 18 inches and approximately … More

What were they thinking?

What were they thinking? There are engineering stories behind existing machines, tools and man-made structures. Engineers like to learn by … More

Engineering courses

Engineering courses Engineering courses online K-12 K-8 lesson plans Open online courses Introduction to Engineering – learn the engineering design … More

footwear

Footwear Typical shoe store Footwear covering protection warmth water proof – material, construction correction – arch-support enhancement work related – … More

manned space flight

Manned spaceflight conceptual image shows NASA’s Orion spacecraft approaching the robotic asteroid capture vehicle. The trip from Earth to the … More

excavator

Excavator Hydraulic Face Shovel Excavator – a type of construction truck and machinery, also called a digger, sometimes abbreviated simply … More