In this video adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, find out about the discovery of a new building material, the carbon nanotube, whose physical properties could theoretically enable the creation of a 22,000-mile elevator to space. [4:29]

Discover the properties of metals, alloys, ceramics, clay, cement, and glass-ceramic materials in this video. Also, learn about the applications of our materials with microelectromechanical systems and accelerometers. [10:02]

Do you know how material properties are measured? In this video, mechanical properties of materials are explored using stress-strain diagrams, elasticity, and toughness. Video will also describe other material properties like hardness,...

It can be really important to separate out chemicals for all kinds of reasons. Learn about the different methods engineers used to achieve separation in this video. Explore "distillation, which separates substances based on their...

Investigate mass transfers in this video. Review how transfers can apply to individual molecules and components that make up objects and fluids. [8:23]