The Space Propulsion Tier List

From Atomic Frontier. What’s the weirdest rocket? A crash course in space propulsion. Get Nebula using my link for 40% off a lifetime subscription at https://go.nebula.tv/atomicfrontier and check out 17 pages at https://nebula.tv/17pages ———- II ———- 0:00 Introduction 0:32 The basics 2:12 Chemical rockets 3:59 Nukes in space 6:36 Electric propulsion 8:21 Advanced pushing 10:37…

The Hidden Engineering of Runways

From Practical Engineering. A few of the things I love about runways 🌌Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/Practical-Engineering 🚆Watch The Logistics of X: https://nebula.tv/thelogisticsofx?ref=practical-engineering Errata: 3:47 Wind sock is in the wrong direction! 9:05 The graphic and voiceover could have explained this more clearly. Tire width goes into estimating…

Recreating an Ancient Pump (with no moving parts)

From Practical Engineering. Designing and building a pulser pump ⚙️ Check out SendCutSend for custom parts fabricated from your CAD: http://sendcutsend.com/practicalengineering Primal Space video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLaLpMeOyHk A pump with no moving parts, able to lift water above its source, quietly serving a hillside fortress centuries ago. It is clever, effective, and, all these years later, mostly…

Why This Circuit Works When It Shouldn’t

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I built a real Star Wars AT-AT

From James Bruton. I built a a Star Wars AT-AT big enough that I can ride on it. I used lots of large 3D printed parts and aluminium extrusion to build the Star Wars AT-AT. It’s really strong and can dead-lift both me and itself. It can turn and walk along with me on top.…

The Science of Stopping

From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial and 20% discount on the annual premium subscription An exploration of the evolution and mechanics of vehicle braking systems. ORIGINS The first wheeled vehicle brake systems consisted simply of a block of wood and a lever mechanism. To stop a vehicle, the lever…

How The ISS Solved Its Biggest Problem

From “Real Engineering”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Download synergy here: http://symless.com/synergy/real-engineering Watch this video ad free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-how-the-iss-solved-its-biggest-problems Links to everything I do: https://beacons.ai/brianmcmanus Get your Real Engineering shirts at: https://standard.tv/collections/real-engineering Credits: Producer/Writer/Narrator: Brian McManus Head of Production: Mike Ridolfi Editor: Dylan Hennessy Writer/Research: Josi Gold Animator: Eli Prenten Animator: Stijn Orlans Sound…

The Clever Engineering Inside Shock Absorbers

From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial and 20% discount on the annual premium subscription An exploration of the evolution and mechanics of shock absorbers, from simple friction devices to algorithm-driven hydraulic systems. We examine the history, engineering challenges, and modern applications of these critical suspension components. Historical Evolution: •…

The Colosseum Wasn’t Built for Entertainment

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Balancing Omni-Directional Ball-Bike

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How to Design a Warning To Last 10,000 Years

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Sawing a Dam in Half (on Purpose)

From Practical Engineering. A primer on alkali-silica reactions in concrete and one of the more interesting ways we manage it. 🌌Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/Practical-Engineering 🏙️Watch Beyond the Bleachers: https://nebula.tv/maapify/beyond-the-bleachers?ref=practical-engineering Thanks to the @TennesseeValleyAuthority for their help and footage. Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-sawing-a-dam-in-half-on-purpose Signed copies…

The Megastructure That Just Keeps Expanding

From “Stewart Hicks”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Head to https://givewell.org to donate. At checkout pick YOUTUBE and enter STEWART HICKS to have your donation matched. O’Hare airport one of the largest indoor structures on the continent, and it’s still growing. By the end of its current expansion, the place will hold nearly **9** million…

I will ride on this robot

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How We Built The ISS

From “Real Engineering”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Get Nebula for 50% off with my link: https://go.nebula.tv/realengineering Watch this video ad free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-the-insane-engineering-of-the-iss Links to everything I do: https://beacons.ai/brianmcmanus Get your Real Engineering shirts at: https://standard.tv/collections/real-engineering Credits: Producer/Narrator: Brian McManus Head of Production: Mike Ridolfi Editor: Dylan Hennessy Writer/Research: Josi Gold Animator: Eli…

Solar Farms in Space

From “Real Engineering”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Sign up to IEEE and get 20% off with this link: http://spectrum.ieee.org/realengineering Watch this video ad free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-solar-farms-in-space Links to everything I do: https://beacons.ai/brianmcmanus Get your Real Engineering shirts at: https://standard.tv/collections/real-engineering Credits: Producer/Narrator: Brian McManus Writer: Malik Head of Production: Mike Ridolfi Editor: Dylan Hennessy…

I built a PC that cooks Pasta!

From James Bruton. #AD: Do you ever game so hard you forget to eat, and when you do it’s not great food? Well I’ve been challenged by Knorr to build a gaming PC, that cooks Knorr Pasta pots, synced to gameplay. So when gamers have a break in game, there’s a meal ready to go.…

Hurricane vs. Tiny Houses

From Practical Engineering. A visit to the wave lab to learn about how hurricanes affect coastal structures. ⚙️ Check out SendCutSend for custom parts fabricated from your CAD: http://sendcutsend.com/practicalengineering Engineering is a balancing act; we need structures that are both strong and safe, but also affordable, easy to occupy, and maybe even architecturally pleasing. Using…

Ronaldo vs My Unbeatable Goalie Robot

From Mark Rober. Turns out the best way to test a goalie robot is to call the GOAT. Grow your brain while having max fun with HackPack! Thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo for taking on my Goalie Robot! @cristiano Shout out to @T-Mobile for always coming through when I have a big idea that needs reliable…

The Hardest Step in Car Manufacturing

From New Mind. ▶️ Go to https://groundnews.com/newmind to stay fully informed on U.S. politics, geopolitics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access on the Vantage Plan and take control of the news you consume. An exploration of the the engineering history of automotive coatings. VARNISH At the dawn of the…

I built a PC that cooks Pasta!

From James Bruton. Ad: Do you ever game so hard you forget to eat, and when you do it’s not great food? Well I’ve been challenged by Knorr to build a gaming PC, that cooks Knorr Pasta pots, synced to gameplay. So when gamers have a break in game, there’s a meal ready to go.…

Understanding Calculus (for engineers)

From “The Efficient Engineer”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Go to https://brilliant.org/efficientengineer/ to try out the Brilliant course on Calculus for some hands-on learning. You can use this link to get 20% of an annual membership! — This video explores one of the most powerful tools in engineering – calculus. By looking at how quantities…

I built a PC that cooks Pasta!

From James Bruton. #AD: Do you ever game so hard you forget to eat, and when you do it’s not great food? Well I’ve been challenged by Knorr to build a gaming PC, that cooks Knorr Pasta pots, synced to gameplay. So when gamers have a break in game, there’s a meal ready to go.…

The Hidden Engineering Behind the Falkirk Wheel

From Practical Engineering. Some of the hidden details behind this very cool piece of infrastructure. 🥑 Claim your 10 Free Meals + Free Breakfast for Life by using code PRACTICALFM at https://bit.ly/41PhMMi! One free meal per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new or returning subscribers only, varies by…

The Most Hated Designer of the 20th Century

From Design Theory. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DESIGNTHEORY at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/designtheory BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/JohnMauriello Watch a full interview with Colani here (4 part series): https://youtu.be/r9M-bd-XdAw?si=J5qxlLstvdkp3X57 CHECK OUT MY OTHER SOCIALS: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hFw55nh TWITTER: https://twitter.com/john_mauriello IG: https://www.instagram.com/mauriellodesign/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriellojohn/ All content…

Why A-Frame Houses Don’t Work

From “Stewart Hicks”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Watch Abolish Everything right now! https://nebula.tv/abolish?ref=stewarthicks Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/stewarthicks The A-Frame house looks like the purest image of “home”: two walls meeting in a perfect triangle. It’s ancient, familiar, and everywhere—from mountain cabins to Instagram feeds. But as…

Concrete’s Greatest Weakness is Time

From Practical Engineering. The challenge of cure time 🌌Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/Practical-Engineering 🏙️Watch 17 Pages: https://nebula.tv/videos/17pages?ref=practical-engineering Concrete is a material that embodies both a sprint and a marathon. Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-concretes-greatest-weakness Signed copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here:…

The Science Of Paper Bags

From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get 20% off an annual subscription! An exploration of the evolution of the paper bag, from a simple 19th-century invention to a marvel of high-speed mass production. We explore how a series of key innovations created the modern grocery bag and what the future holds for sustainable packaging.…

The Age of Laser Warfare Has Begun

From “Real Engineering”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Get 6 months of Onshape Professional for free with this link: https://Onshape.pro/RealEngineering Watch this video ad free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-the-age-of-laser-weapons-has-begun Links to everything I do: https://beacons.ai/brianmcmanus Get your Real Engineering shirts at: https://standard.tv/collections/real-engineering Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Thank you to AP Archive for access to…

How Comfort Slowly Broke the American Home

From “Stewart Hicks”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Want to restore the planet’s ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos? The first 100 people to join Planet Wild with my code STEWART10 will get the first month for free at: https://planetwild.com/r/stewarthicks/join/10 If you want to get to know them better first, check out their…

The Hidden Engineering of Niagara Falls

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Unboxing Robosen’s MINI Toy Story Robots

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ARDUINO UNO Q Face Controlled Car

From James Bruton. Ad: I was given early access to the Arduino UNO Q and invited to the product launch. I used the face tracking example from the new Arduino App Lab on the UNO Q to control a car I can ride in. Check out the full Arduino UNO Q announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYb8YzdMWbc The car…

Why Simple Everyday Objects Are Impossible to Make

From Design Theory. Go to https://surfshark.com/designtheory or use code DESIGNTHEORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/JohnMauriello CHECK OUT MY OTHER SOCIALS: DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hFw55nh TWITTER: https://twitter.com/john_mauriello IG: https://www.instagram.com/mauriellodesign/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriellojohn/ Toaster/pencil B Roll shot with: BMPCC6K https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicpocketcinemacamera Video Assist https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicvideoassist All content directed, written and (partially) edited by…

The Bizarre Bases of Antenna Towers

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Why These Rooms Disappeared From Our Homes

From “Stewart Hicks”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Watch my next video about how La-Z-Boy dominated living rooms right now (https://nebula.tv/videos/stewarthicks-how-lazboy-won-the-comfort-war) Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/stewarthicks Old house plans often included a room called the parlor. Today, most of us live without one. So what were they for,…

The Incredible Evolution Of Large Ship Engines

From New Mind. ▶️ Check out Opera: https://opr.as/09-Opera-browser-newmind An exploration of the incredible evolution of marine engines, from the dawn of container shipping to the high-tech, hybrid systems of tomorrow. We explore how one engine design came to dominate the world’s oceans and what the future holds for global trade. THE BIRTH OF THE MODERN…