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Sylvia Rose
Feb 283 min read
Transition Metals in Science and Health
Transition metals are integral to nature, science, health and technology. Common transition metals include iron (Fe), copper (Cu), nickel...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 285 min read
Zinc (Zn): Technology, Nature & Health
Zinc (Zn) is a transition metal integral to health, environment and technology. It's forged in the crucible of stars through nuclear...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 285 min read
CubeSats: Science, Technology & Risky Business
CubeSats are miniature satellites with cutting edge technology and aerospace innovation. They are small units measuring 10x10x10 cm and...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 274 min read
Drone Warfare: Unmanned Combat Vehicles
Drone warfare uses advanced robotics technology to inflict destruction in various ways. It represents a paradigm shift in military...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 274 min read
Titanium (Ti): From Space to Earth & Back
Titanium (Ti) is a metallic element. From celestial origins titanium has widespread appeal as the metal of choice for robots,...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 273 min read
Building Robots: Elastomers, Metals & Plastics
Building robots is a mix of engineering, technology, and creativity. Metals and plastics are the standout choices for roboticists....
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 263 min read
How Salamanders Regenerate Body Parts
Salamanders can regenerate lost body parts like limbs, tail, eyes, heart and brain. Unlike humans, who can heal only minor wounds,...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 264 min read
Silicone: Creation, Robotics & Technology
Silicone is strongly integrated into modern technology. From kitchen to electronics and self-healing robots, silicone is a human made...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 263 min read
Self-Healing Silicone Technology in Robotics
Self-healing silicone is a regenerative polymer network valued in robotics, where durability and longevity are vital. It revolutionizes...
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Sylvia Rose
Feb 266 min read
Space Satellites: Mechanics & Materials
Space satellites or artificial satellites orbit Earth sending and receiving data. Many function in navigation (GPS) and global...
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Sylvia Rose
Dec 12, 20244 min read
Silica, Silicon & Silicone: Differences & Similarities
Silica, silicon, and silicone refer to related but distinct substances with specific properties, applications, and origins. Silica is...
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Sylvia Rose
Dec 1, 20246 min read
Silicon (Si) Metalloid: Prehistory into the Future
Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust, next to oxygen. A ductile metalloid, it's integral to industry and...
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