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Woven baskets aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – materials science research finds they’re sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers
Woven baskets aren’t just aesthetically pleasing – materials science research finds they’re sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that woven baskets are sturdier and more resilient than stiff containers due to their ability to bend before breaking. The team designed a series of small woven units […]
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A flexible lens controlled by light-activated artificial muscles promises to let soft machines see
A flexible lens controlled by light-activated artificial muscles promises to let soft machines see A team at Georgia Tech has developed an adaptive lens made of soft, light-responsive materials that can give soft robots vision. The lens, called the photo-responsive hydrogel soft lens (PHySL), uses a hydrogel material that contracts in response to light to […]
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The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion
The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion The Erie Canal, completed on October 26, 1825, was a groundbreaking engineering marvel that transformed America’s economy, culture, and even religion. The canal, which stretched 363 miles from Lake Erie to New York City, revolutionized trade, immigration, and commerce, with shipping […]
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Chameleons and salamanders launch their tongues in similar ways
Chameleons and salamanders launch their tongues in similar ways Researchers at the University of South Florida have discovered that chameleons and salamanders use the same underlying mechanism to launch their tongues at high speeds, despite living in different habitats. The study, published in Current Biology, reveals that both species developed a similar ballistic tongue-firing system […]
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I Am Artemis: Diamond St. John
I Am Artemis: Diamond St. John Diamond St. John, an engineer with Lockheed Martin, is part of the team working on the Orion heat shield for NASA’s Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the Moon. St. John’s family has a four-generation legacy of supporting human spaceflight at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in […]
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2025-2026 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge
2025-2026 DWU: High School Engineering Challenge The Dream With Us: High School Engineering Challenge is an annual competition where students design and propose solutions to real-world problems, with a focus on aerospace engineering. The challenge consists of three main components: a public relations strategy, a feasibility and risk assessment, and an engineering design notebook that […]
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NASA-Developed Printable Metal Can Take the Heat
NASA-Developed Printable Metal Can Take the Heat NASA has developed a new metal alloy called GRX-810 that can withstand extreme temperatures, making it possible to print high-heat parts affordably using 3D printing. The GRX-810 alloy, which includes nickel, cobalt, and chromium, is strengthened by a ceramic oxide coating that increases its heat resistance and improves […]
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Meet Soham Parekh, the engineer burning through tech by working at three to four startups simultaneously
Meet Soham Parekh, the engineer burning through tech by working at three to four startups simultaneously Soham Parekh is a software engineer who has been working at multiple startups simultaneously, sparking memes and jokes on social media. Parekh has reportedly interviewed at dozens of tech startups over the years, suggesting he has a high level […]
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How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago
How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago The wheel’s invention is still shrouded in mystery, but recent computer simulations suggest that it may have originated from wooden rollers around 6,000 years ago. A team of researchers discovered over 150 miniaturized wagons made from […]
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I Am Artemis: Ernesto Garcia
I Am Artemis: Ernesto Garcia Ernesto Garcia, an engineering manager at Rayotech Scientific, is responsible for fabricating windowpanes for the Orion spacecraft, a critical component of NASA’s Artemis program. The manufacturing process involves cutting and grinding glass sheets to near net shape, followed by strengthening the edges and polishing/coating the windows to ensure they can […]
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