#Learning science and engineering gets more effective, accessible, and fun with this portable teaching box!

#Learning science and engineering gets more effective, accessible, and fun with this portable teaching box!

“#Learning science and engineering gets more effective, accessible, and fun with this portable teaching box!” STEM subjects have evolved since I was a student. With assistance from projectors and computers, the teaching methods have changed in the process to provide interactive ways to impart learning. In most educational systems, old-school methods are still prevalent, and…

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#’World’s most advanced,’ realistic robot will terrify you

#’World’s most advanced,’ realistic robot will terrify you

“#’World’s most advanced,’ realistic robot will terrify you” Get ready for Will Smith to say, “I told you so.” A scarily realistic robot with lifelike facial features and expressions that can “develop interaction” with people has just been unveiled by Britain-based tech company Engineered Arts. Now available for purchase or rent for an undisclosed sum,…

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#China preps for Mars missions with mini helicopter prototype

#China preps for Mars missions with mini helicopter prototype

“#China preps for Mars missions with mini helicopter prototype” BEIJING – China has developed a prototype miniature helicopter for surveillance work on future Mars missions, according to its space science agency, following the historic landing of a robotic rover on the Red Planet a few months ago. The prototype is similar in appearance to the…

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#Russian cosmonauts find new cracks in ISS module

#Russian cosmonauts find new cracks in ISS module

“#Russian cosmonauts find new cracks in ISS module” MOSCOW, Aug 30 – Russian cosmonauts have discovered new cracks in a segment of the International Space Station that could widen, a senior space official said on Monday, the latest in a series of setbacks. “Superficial fissures have been found in some places on the Zarya module,”…

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#Geoengineering marks scientific gains in U.N. report on dire climate future

#Geoengineering marks scientific gains in U.N. report on dire climate future

“#Geoengineering marks scientific gains in U.N. report on dire climate future” Aug 10 – Geoengineering science is advancing, but the question remains – should we use it? The UN climate report released Monday presents a major leap forward in predicting how geoengineering to limit global warming might affect the planet, although scientists said the greatest hurdle remains…

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#Father builds exoskeleton to help wheelchair-bound son walk

#Father builds exoskeleton to help wheelchair-bound son walk

“#Father builds exoskeleton to help wheelchair-bound son walk” PARIS – “Robot, stand up” – Oscar Constanza, 16, gives the order and slowly but surely a large frame strapped to his body lifts him up and he starts walking. Fastened to his shoulders, chest, waist, knees and feet, the exoskeleton allows Oscar – who has a genetic neurological condition…

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