SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Pit Stains & Climate Change
Megan Toenyes, a former SciShow videomaker returns for a showdown with her former employer!
SciShow Kids
How Do Helicopters Fly? | Experiment | Let's Explore Mars! | SciShow Kids
There's a helicopter on Mars, but you don't have to go that far to make one in your own home!
TED Talks
TED: Meet the dazzling flying machines of the future | Raffaello D'Andrea
When you hear the word "drone," you probably think of something either very useful or very scary. But could they have aesthetic value? Autonomous systems expert Raffaello D'Andrea develops flying machines, and his latest projects are...
Curated Video
Genesis: Collecting Solar Particles for Study
This video discusses the Genesis spacecraft's mission to collect particles of the solar wind and return them to Earth for study. Despite a failed parachute deployment upon reentry, there is hope that valuable scientific data can still be...
Curated Video
Miniature Helicopters: Shaping the Future of Aviation
These miniature helicopters, equipped with advanced technology such as GPS, cameras, and laser range finders, have the potential to revolutionize aviation. They can fly autonomously along pre-planned routes and adapt to unexpected...
Curated Video
Helicopter Traffic Congestion in Sao Paulo: Ensuring Safety in the Skies
This video discusses the increasing congestion of helicopter traffic in Sao Paulo, Brazil, due to traffic chaos and violence on the streets. As a result, a dedicated space for helicopter control has been established in air traffic...
Curated Video
Drone Dynamics: The Future of Remote-Controlled Leisure
Delve into the exciting world of drones, from flying and nautical models to drone races enhanced by augmented reality glasses. Learn how drones have transformed hobbies and filming techniques, making advanced aerial and water maneuvers...
Curated Video
Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
Great Big Story
Rapid Harvest, The Rush to Gather a Million Christmas Trees
Dive into the intense, six-week race to harvest a million Christmas trees in Oregon, the U.S.'s top supplier.
Curated Video
Managing Helicopter Traffic in Sao Paulo: A Technological Solution
Sao Paulo, Brazil's bustling business capital, has found a solution to its intense traffic congestion with a unique focus on helicopter transportation. Facing challenges with increased helicopter traffic interfering with commercial...
Curated Video
Highlights from the Paris Air Show: New Aircraft, Trade Disputes, and Flight Displays
The Paris Air Show featured a showcase of cutting-edge aviation technology, including the highly anticipated Airbus A380 and a range of military aircraft like the Desso's Raffo and the Sukhoi SU-27. With international companies vying for...
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Helicopter
This video is explaining how helicopter works for kids.
Curated Video
Big Ideas - Episode 6 - Sikorsky Helicopter
Although helicopters were developed and built within the first half century of flight, it was not until 1942 that a helicopter designer finally saw his idea into fruition, taking to the skies in his Sikorsky R4. In all, Sikorsky would...
The Guardian
Imagining Life After Adolescence
Sam and the Plant Next Door part 4 Sam and his friend discuss what the future could look like for themselves and for their town. They express a fear of changing as they grow up but also a curiousity about new experiences.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Chad Frost and Susan De La Cruz Talk About the “Social Networks” of Wildlife
A conversation with Chad Frost from NASA and Susan De La Cruz from the USGS. This is the second episode of a mini-series about NASA and USGS collaboration. In this episode they focus on tracking wildlife and what that information can...
Science360
Autonomous Helicopters
Claire Tomlin, formerly of Stanford and currently with Berkeley, is pushing the envelope of aerospace design, building a new class of autonomous helicopters, with support from the National Science Foundation. These aircraft don't need a...
Next Animation Studio
Iran converts massive oil tanker into forward floating base
Iran’s navy has formally commissioned its largest vessel, a former oil tanker converted into a logistics vessel with a helicopter pad.
Next Animation Studio
Airbus' VSR700 unmanned aerial vehicle conducts first flight in France
A prototype of the Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 Unmanned Aerial System successfully performed its first test flight at a drone testing center in southern France on November 8.
Next Animation Studio
U.S. leaves behind masses of weapons as it completes Afghanistan exit
As the U.S. has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, it has left behind vast amounts of equipment.
Weird History
The Tragedy Behind Twilight Zone: The Movie
One of the worst movie set accidents ever occurred during the filming of Twilight Zone: The Movie. The film is now mainly remembered for its tragic behind the scenes story. Steven Spielberg decided to make the hit television show into a...
NASA
NASA's Curious Universe: We're Going to Mars!
In this episode of our Curious Universe podcast, join us on a journey to the Red Planet.
Curated Video
How Does A Helicopter Work: Everything You Need To Know About Helicopters
A helicopter works on the principle of aerodynamic lift - an upwards force that opposes the weight of the helicopter and holds it the air. So how exactly do the rotors of helicopters help them fly? For any object to fly in the air, it...
The Guardian
Sam and the Plant Next Door - documentary
Sam, 11, is always being told not to worry about the nuclear power plant rising next door, but for him there is lots to think about. Hinkley Point C will be Britain’s largest nuclear plant, and it’s only two miles away. Most of his...
Next Animation Studio
UK’s largest warship ever is ready for war
The Royal Navy announced on January 4 that its Carrier Strike Group, centered on its brand new carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, had achieved Initial Operating Capability.