Flicking a switch and watching as a light turns on is a modern-day expectation, but there's so much happening between the two actions. Readers uncover the science behind everyday technologies More →
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Range Rover: The Ultimate in Luxury
The vehicle widely known as the Range Rover offered the world the first sport utility vehicle. In 1969, the concept car unveiled, and then in 1970 the Range Rover Velar went into production.… More →
More and more we see amazing, humanlike robots in the news. For those who have wanted to build and program a robot, an important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible… More →
Robots at Home
Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company.… More →
Robots in the Factory
Since the invention of the first factory robot, Unimate #001, robots have helped make factories safer and faster for human workers. They can paint, carry heavy or dangerous items, and even… More →
Rolls Royce: Innovation and Aspiration
In 1904, an automotive enthusiast and business person, Henry Edmunds, introduced two friends of his to one another at an auto club meeting. Charles Rolls and Henry Royce hit it off, becoming… More →
Science for Rocketing into Space
With the many companies now working on rockets and ways to bring people into orbit, it's never been more possible to realize a dream of going to space! Both future astronauts and space… More →
Science for Surviving in Space
Can you take a shower in space? Why is a space suit important to wear outside of spacecraft? These questions and many more likely occur to kids when they hear about people traveling to space. More →
Search and Rescue Robots
Robots help search and rescue teams take quick action during disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Search and rescue robots can crawl through small spaces, fly high over… More →
The technology for self-driving vehicles was once considered only a possibility for the far-distant future. While they aren't widely available yet, the technology is in use and gaining… More →
Smartphones are a part of daily life, whether you own one yet or have to borrow one to get in touch with friends and family. These amazing devices allow users to make calls, take photographs… More →