How Does a Solar Racer Work? By Ryan Goodrich published 15 October 13 The power of the sun has been harnessed to run everything from toys to planes to racecars.
Accelerometers: What They Are & How They Work By Ryan Goodrich published 1 October 13 An accelerometer senses motion and velocity to keep track of the movement and orientation of an electronic device.
Cadence Sensors: What Are They and How Do They Work? By Ryan Goodrich published 1 October 13 Cadence sensors allow cyclists to better control bike speed and effort for maximized results.
Who Invented Velcro? By Ryan Goodrich published 21 May 13 Velcro, a popular brand of hook-and-loop binding, was inspired by burrs that stuck to clothing and fur. NASA did not invent it, but the space agency helped popularize it.
Googol, Googolplex - & Google By Ryan Goodrich published 13 May 13 Googol is a term used to describe a ridiculously large number. The makers of the search engine should have used spell check.