SciShow
Non-Newtonian Fluids & A Bulletproof Hoodie
Hank describes how non-Newtonian fluids can save lives - and dreams of a bulletproof hoodie.
SciShow
Non-Newtonian Fluids & A Bulletproof Hoodie
Hank describes how non-Newtonian fluids can save lives - and dreams of a bulletproof hoodie.
Bozeman Science
Biological and Polymer Systems
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the structure of a biomolecule fits the function of the biomolecule. For example and enzyme must interact correctly with a substrate to lower the activation energy, The covalent and non-covalent...
SciShow
Animals Inspiring the Armor of the Future
Organisms have evolved many clever forms of armor so that they can be ready for whatever nature throws at them. And us flimsy humans can learn to enhance our armor by taking inspiration from some of these creatures, and not necessarily...
SciShow
Here's What Kevlar and Your Smartphone Have in Common
You might not believe it, but the same chemistry that brought us bulletproof vests and modern sailing sails also gave us the technology to build your smart phone. But that doesn’t mean these chemists were thinking about these...
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Crimping Cables
CompTIA doesn't expect you to prove you can crimp your own cables, but it does expect you to understand the crimping process. Additionally, you must know EIA standards for crimping cables. This clip is from the chapter "Book Chapter 18 -...
Curated Video
Before: The Exotic Handmade Cars Taking the Luxury Car Market by Storm
Euphori, a Malaysian carmaker, specializes in handcrafted exotic vehicles. Their latest model, the Mark 3 Lajoya, combines classic luxury with cutting-edge technology. With overwhelming demand and a strong emotional appeal, Euphori's...
Barcroft Media
I Built A Hyper Car In My Shed | Ridiculous Rides
A TALENTED mechanic has built Australia’s first 'hyper car' – in his shed. The Quantum GP700 was born out of the seven-year passion project of its creator, Jeff David. Aimed at producing breathtaking performance in a road legal car – the...
Packt
State the purpose of network hardware : Crimping Cables
From the section: Essentials of Networking. In this section, we learn about WANS, Routers, cables and connectors. Networking uses many different types of cables such as coaxial, twisted pair, and even fiber-optic. These different cables...
Curated Video
Bulletproof Vests: How Strong Fibers Stop Bullets
Bulletproof vests are crucial protective gear worn by law enforcement, security personnel, and the military. These vests are made with advanced woven fibers such as Kevlar and vectran, which form a tight net to disperse the energy of...
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification 220-1001: The Total Course - Crimping Cables
CompTIA doesn’t expect you to prove you can crimp your own cables, but it does expect you to understand the crimping process. Additionally, you must know EIA standards for crimping cables. This clip is from the chapter "Essentials of...
Science360
Soldier scientists inventing lighter bullet proof vests, and more
Kit Parker is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve and has served multiple tours of duty in Afghanistan. Even when he's not in uniform, this Harvard University bioengineer makes it his mission to protect the men and women of the U.S....
FuseSchool
Uses Of Polymers
Learn the basics about the uses of polymers, as a part of organic chemistry. Learn about PVC and PTFE. Different polymers have their specific uses and also problems associated with polymers. Polymers are long chain organic molecules made...
Getty Images
ECU Panning right across Kevlar fabric fibres
ECU Panning right across Kevlar fabric fibres
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Chance Discoveries: Kevlar
Richard Engel tells the story of lab work done in 1965 by DuPont chemist Stephanie Kwolek that unexpectedly produced Kevlar, a lightweight fiber five times stronger than steel. [4:06]