underwater robots

Waterbotics – intensive science and engineering experience based in a series of underwater robotics design and programming challenges. design and … More

pressure

Scuba divers Pressure – the force acting over an area, where the force is perpendicular to the area. Pressure (symbol: … More

marine research

An ocean-bottom seismometer launch from R/V Oceanus. Marine Life Research Tools & Methods – Studying life in the ocean involves … More

3D printed structures

3D printed steel bridge – robots “draw” steel structures in 3D, print a bridge over water in the center of … More

accessibility

Wheelchair lift on New Enterprise Coach Accessibility ADA compliant transportation rail SunRail Buying a Ticket – SunRail will feature state-of-the-art … More

acid rain

  Acid rain cycle Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the United States and … More

moveable type

Moveable type and plate Paper, second century – “The idea of stamping images is natural if you have paper, but … More

waterslide

Water slide National Geographic takes a high-level look at the physics behind waterslides. A lot of science goes into providing … More

lever

Woman with wheelbarrow The lever, third millennium b.c. – The Egyptians had not yet discovered the wheel when they built … More

aeronautics

X-48B Blended Wing Body aircraft during test flight Aeronautics is the study of the science of flight. Aeronautics is the … More

urban rooftop agriculture

Green roof Urban rooftop agriculture may be the best solution to feeding people who live in cities. That garden is … More

photography

Animation sequence of a horse in motion. Muybridge Photography, early 19th century – Changed journalism, art, culture, and how we … More

international space station

STS-133 International Space Station after undocking 5 International Space Station – a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit. Orbit … More

vacuum flask

U.S. Patent number 872,795, issue date 1907-12-03 Vacuum flask (or Dewar flask or Thermos) has the remarkable capacity to hold … More