The White Sands Test Facility, located in the San Andreas Mountains of New Mexico, is a crucial testing ground for NASA's rocket propulsion systems. Since 1964, engineers and scientists have conducted over 2.1 million firings of more...

This video provides an inside look into Honda's involvement in Formula One, highlighting their history, research and development process, and the intense demands of supplying engines to two F1 teams. It showcases the precision and...

In this video, engineers demonstrate a revolutionary test setup that simulates extreme conditions for the Eurofighter's twin EJ200 shaft turbofan engines. By using a specially fabricated hydrogen burner, they can replicate the...

This video discusses the importance of weight distribution and the center of gravity in Formula One racing cars. It explains how teams use additional weights called ballast to adjust the weight distribution and make the car more stable...

The 2003 Moscow International Air Show showcased the aviation prowess of Russia and allowed local companies to close the marketing gap with their Western counterparts. The event attracted global aviation industry leaders and military...

This video is explaining how spacecraft works for kids.

Chess is enjoying something of a renaissance, thanks to the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit – along with it being a game well-suited to Covid lockdowns.Yet many chess-lovers contend its lure is simultaneously being killed off by...

Types of Pollution discusses the dangers of pollution by reviewing the four main types and examples of each.

The earliest versions of The Steam Engine date back to Roman Egypt. But It wasn’t until advancements in the design by inventors like Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen, that the power of steam transformed the world. Based on an earlier...

This video explains the concept of selection bias and how it can lead to false conclusions. Through examples like the story of Abraham Wald and the Simpson Paradox, it demonstrates the importance of understanding data and selecting...

Mechanical engineering is the design and manufacturing of mechanical systems. You'll want to have a strong interest in advanced math and physics if you go into this major. Mechanical engineering is one of the most...

Bird strike on airplanes is one of the most biggest causes of concern for the airline industry and military. When a bird or a flock of birds hits an airplane, the plane may sustain some serious damage which can have disastrous...

Gasoline (petrol) and diesel are extracted from the same raw material – crude oil—and pass through various levels of refinement. Yet, they have different thermal characteristics, making them suitable for very different purposes. For...

It's common to think that the UK doesn't actually manufacture anything these days, and assume that the UK has left manufacturing in the past. However, the stats show that's not true. Manufacturing is growing in the UK and there are some...

The earliest versions of The Steam Engine date back to Roman Egypt. But It wasn’t until advancements in the design by inventors like Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen, that the power of steam transformed the world. Based on an earlier...

Aviation must find an alternative to fossil fuels if countries are to hit ambitious net zero targets by 2050. As the FT’s Peggy Hollinger explains, intriguing options using electric batteries, bio and synthetic fuels, and hydrogen...

The "cash for clunkers" program was a limited federal government program in the U.S. that gave people credits to trade in their old, gas guzzling, polluting cars for newer ones. The goal was to get older cars off the road to improve...

This video features a ground test engineering manager at Pratt and Whitney who shares her experience assembling and testing jet engines. She highlights the importance of science and math in her job and discusses the company's efforts to...

Chernobyl part 2/7: This video discusses the massive engineering effort that went into building the Arch of Chernobyl, a new containment structure that replaced the decaying concrete sarcophagus over the radioactive reactor.

Gullfaks to Hebron part 3/8: This video explores the construction of two massive concrete offshore platforms in Norway, Gullfaks C and Troll A. The platforms were designed to be kept stable and anchored to the sea floor using concrete...

Walls of Venice part 4/8: This video provides a rare glimpse into the underwater bunkers that house the mobile barriers of the MOSE system in Venice. It showcases the intricate hydraulic and electric systems that are crucial to the...

Gullfaks to Hebron part 1/8: This video showcases Kvaerner, a Norwegian company famous for building massive concrete structures like oil platforms. Despite harsh environments and challenging weather conditions, Kvaerner's gravity-based...

Gullfaks to Hebron part 7/8: This video explores the construction of the Hebron and Ben Nevis oil platform in Canada, showcasing the use of high-performance concrete and massive steel structures. The platform's construction and transport...

Ariane 5 part 5/8: This video provides a detailed explanation of the complex workings of the cryogenic engine used on the Ariane rocket. It highlights the importance of the turbopumps in injecting the liquid oxygen and hydrogen into the...