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Robotics

Reaching Out a Hand from Afar: Teleoperation

Teleoperation lets a person control a distant machine directly, sending their hands and eyes where people cannot safely go. This article covers its origins in 1940s–50s nuclear lab

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Design

Design That Shows You What to Do: Affordance

Affordance is the relationship in which an object’s physical and perceptual characteristics suggest what actions a user can take. This article covers its origins, perceived afforda

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Earth science

The Coriolis Effect: What It Is and How It Affects Us

The Coriolis effect is the phenomenon in which Earth's rotation alters the paths of moving objects. This article looks in detail at its definition and principle, its influence on w