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Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
Brain-computer interfaces enable direct communication between the brain's electrical activity and external devices like computers and...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 193 min read
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Soft Robotics: Inspired by Nature
Soft robotics is the design of robots made from flexible materials. Unlike rigid robots, soft robots change their shapes and movements....

Sylvia Rose
Apr 193 min read
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Permanent Magnets & Magnetism in Robotics
Permanent magnets convert electrical energy into mechanical energy in robots for precision movement. Magnetism influences how robots...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 193 min read
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Influence of Magnetism on the Human Brain
Magnetism arises from moving electric charges and appears in various forms. The human brain, with billions of neurons communicating via...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 193 min read
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The Human Brain: Electricity & Emotion
Electricity drives the human brain, powering every thought, sensation and emotion. The connection between electrical signals and emotions...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 185 min read
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Human Body: the Electromagnetic Brain
The human brain is a complex organ powered by forces of electricity and magnetism. These forces work together to create thoughts,...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 185 min read
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Space Weather: Flares, Storms & Cosmic Rays
Space weather includes solar flares, geomagnetic storms and cosmic rays from the Sun. It interacts with the electromagnetic field and...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 173 min read
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Robot Hearing, Interpretation & Response
Robots communicate with humans and understand sounds in seemingly meaningful ways. Microphones and sensors designed to detect sound waves...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 174 min read
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Robot Sensors: Powers of Perception
Robot sensors are powerful versions of human senses, and more. Robots perceive their surroundings, interpret information and interact...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 164 min read
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Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG): Crystal Tech
Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG, Y3Al5O12), is a synthetic crystal known for brilliance, scientific properties and versatility. From...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 143 min read
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Yttrium (Y): Rare Earth Element Super-Metal
Yttrium (Y), a silvery transition metal, is a member of the rare earth elements (REEs). It's a favored component in technologies, from...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 135 min read
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Lead Acid Batteries: Uses, Disposal, Pros & Cons
Lead acid batteries are found in electric vehicles, backup power systems, golf carts, factory forklifts and more. A notable variation is...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 135 min read
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Volatile Organic Compounds: Home & Away
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) evaporate or vaporize easily at room temperature, diffusing into the air we breathe. They transition...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 113 min read
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NOx: Air Pollution & Tropospheric Ozone
NOx are nitrogen compounds, mainly nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These gases create serious environmental problems,...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 112 min read
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Vehicle Emissions: Environment & Society
Vehicle emissions are the waste material of combustion, including gases and particulate matter (PM). With more than 1.4 billion vehicles...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 114 min read
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Machine Learning (ML) Form & Function
Machine learning teaches computers to learn from data without being programmed. A branch of artificial intelligence, ML enables computers...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 95 min read
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Ethanol Biofuel: Methods, Pros & Cons
Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol , is a clear, flammable liquid with a wine-like odor. It's produced by microbial fermentation of...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 84 min read
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Biofuels: Creation & the Dark Side
Biofuels, made from organic materials, promise a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. While the sunny side of biofuel touts its...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 85 min read
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The Heliosphere: Radiation & Solar Wind
The heliosphere protects the solar system from cosmic radiation. The vast, bubble-like region is dominated by the activity of the Sun,...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 82 min read
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Plants in Space: ISS Microgravity Gardening
Experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) achieve success when astronauts cultivate and eat lettuce in space. With...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 64 min read
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