Spring-loaded plungers use a spring and a plunger (or ball tip) to exert a precise and repeatable force. They are a better option than having engineers cobble together an assembly that uses a simple, ...

Tuy Anongdeth, the woman behind the “Fresh Cool Drinks” spring roll cart has been sharing her infectious smile and family recipes with Madison for the last 18 years. Originally from Laos, Anongdeth ...

Days after a winter storm dropped a foot of snow in some parts of New York City, the Department of Sanitation has begun deploying snow-melting machines across the city. “Due to the cold temperatures, ...

Molecular motors, also called molecular machines, are either natural or synthetic molecules that convert chemical energy into mechanical forces and motion. An example of a biological motor is the ...