Over the decades we have seen a lot of methods for powering LEGO-based contraptions, ranging from LEGO Technic pneumatics to electric motors, but what about steam power? We have all seen those cute ...

This project began as a pile of machined parts and raw materials. Each component was carefully shaped, fitted, and aligned to ensure smooth motion. After assembling the piston, crankshaft, and ...

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam engine technology. However, it was a revolutionary technology that, upon ...

STRANGE CREEK, W.Va. (WCHS) — Lane Friend and his family took a trip to Cass Scenic Railroad when he was a child. That turned out to be a life-altering event for the Braxton County teenager. “I grew ...

With a new academic year on the horizon, and educators and librarians on the lookout for fresh classroom and library materials, we asked publishers to share their insights into the STEM/STEAM category ...