Learn how different kinds of voting machines help keep our elections accurate and secure. Each state in the United States is in charge of administering its own elections, and in most jurisdictions, ...

Explains how simple machines, such as levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, and inclined planes, work together to make tasks easier by trading force for distance or vice versa. It illustrates the concept ...

Simple machines make work easier, not less work, says Rick Crosslin, scientist. He joined us today to demonstrate how simple machines work. In our case, Randy was the “load” and Amber was the “effort.

Ally Serritella and Jonathan Harper work on a simple pulley machine with Mr. Peralta. The fifth graders at Woodglen School, in Lebanon Township, Hunterdon County, have been working on a simple machine ...

Explains how pulleys work to lift heavy weights more easily. A fixed pulley changes the direction of force, allowing for easier lifting, while a movable pulley reduces the amount of force needed to ...

A new children’s book, titled Simple Machines Made Simple, wants to demystify mechanical engineering for kids as young as a year old. It recently beat its Kickstarter goal by 700%—raising more than ...

Slot machines are one of the most popular games in casinos, attracting players with bright lights, exciting sounds, and the thrill of hitting a jackpot. But have you ever wondered how they really work ...

FARGO — North Dakota State University Freshmen mechanical engineering students are wrapping up their first semester in a creative way. This semester, students were tasked to design toys or games that ...