Engineers Love to Break Airplanes Before You Fly in Them, Here's Why
Adults EngineeringAirplane technology has come a long way, but it has limits. Lucky for us, there are teams of people whose job it is to find those limits.
MIT's self-folding origami technology
Adults EngineeringMIT's self-folding origami technology that could change how we design everything from airbags to wearables.
The snakey, viney robot that can go almost anywhere
Adults EngineeringResearchers at Stanford University developed a soft, squishy robot that "grows" like a vine and can squeeze through tight spaces. It can also lift heavy objects, which makes it potentially ideal for search-and-rescue operations.
The bizarre physics of fire ants
Adults EngineeringThey're not just an animal, they're a material. And that's got engineers interested.
How ancient Romans made stronger concrete than today
Adults EngineeringMany structures built by ancient Romans around 2,000 years ago are still standing, and some are still in excellent condition. Over the last decade, researchers have come discover the Romans' secret concrete recipe that has maintained so many of its now-ancient buildings.
How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 1!)
Adults EngineeringWho built the pyramids? The colossal geometric monuments found at Giza and elsewhere in Egypt are some of Earth's most impressive constructions. Pyramids are truly wonders of the ancient and modern world.
How the Pyramids Were Built (Pyramid Science Part 2!)
Adults EngineeringJust because something is difficult doesn't mean it's impossible. Over the past centuries, archaeologists, historians, and engineers have reconstructed a great deal of the technology and science used to build the Egyptian pyramids. This week we look at ancient Egyptian mathematics, building techniques, tools, and culture to reconstruct the Great Pyramid's construction.
Jumping Water Droplets Could Be the Future of Cooling Computers
Adults EngineeringEngineers have created a new water-based cooling system that could put an end to electronics crashing and overheating.
Why don't perpetual motion machines ever work? - Netta Schramm
Adults EngineeringPerpetual motion machines - devices that can do work indefinitely without any external energy source - have captured many inventors' imaginations because they could totally transform our relationship with energy. There's just one problem: they don't work. Why not? Netta Schramm describes the pitfalls of perpetual motion machines.
Electromagnetic Levitation Quadcopter
Adults EngineeringSpinning magnets near copper sheets create levitation!
Laser Cleaning
Adults EngineeringHigh power laser cleaning for rust removal, paint removal, heavy contamination... with the P-Laser QF-1000.
Indestructible Coating?!
Adults EngineeringUsed in everything from bullet-proof vests to the walls of the Pentagon, polyurea's strength comes from its long-chain molecules.
This Device Uses Water To Boost Any Engines Performance
Adults EngineeringBosch WaterBoost uses demineralized water injected directly into the intake port.
How to Build a Trebuchet | MythBusters
Adults EngineeringWhat's the secret behind a perfect trebuchet? Adam tinkers with his mini medieval weapon to show us.
DIY CNC Laser Engraver
Adults EngineeringWatch A Laser Engraver Built From Scratch In This Hypnotic Video
Atlas, The Next Generation
Adults EngineeringA new version of Atlas, designed to operate outdoors and inside buildings. It is specialized for mobile manipulation. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. It uses sensors in its body and legs to balance and LIDAR and stereo sensors in its head to avoid obstacles, assess the terrain, help with navigation and manipulate objects. This version of Atlas is about 5' 9" tall (about a head shorter than the DRC Atlas) and weighs 180 lbs.
Why are plane windows round?
Adults EngineeringWe often learn the most from our failures, this is particularly true for advancements in the field of engineering. Unfortunately for the engineers in the aviation industry, the prices to pay for failure are high. This will be a reoccurring theme in my videos, trust me. The flip-side of this unforgiving industry, is that it consistently provides learning opportunities for engineers, because failure is not an option when peoples lives are at risk.
Aircraft with a capsule to save passengers
Adults EngineeringThis Newly Invented Capsule For Aircraft Can Save Passengers During Catastrophe
The Falcon has landed | Recap of Falcon 9 launch and landing
Adults EngineeringOn December 21, 2015, SpaceX's Falcon 9 delivered 11 satellites to low-Earth orbit and landed the first stage of the rocket back on land.