The History of Flight: From Myths to the Wright Brothers
In this episode we present an overview of the history of flight, beginning with myths and legends and progressing through early attempts at human-powered flight and the invention of the hot air balloo...
4 Apr 202525min
New Propulsion Engine
Multiple sources report that a former NASA engineer, Dr. Charles Buhler, claims to have invented a propellantless propulsion system that can overcome Earth's gravity by harnessing a new force generate...
3 Apr 20259min
Ice baths - should you take the plunge?
Today we dive into the science of ice baths. Should you take the plunge?
3 Apr 202520min
Unsinkable Sam: WWII Survivor Cat
In today's episode we discuss the unbelievable story of a black and white cat named Oscar, later known as Unsinkable Sam, who remarkably survived the sinkings of three different World War II warships.
2 Apr 202522min
Harvesting Energy from Earth's Rotation
Scientists from Princeton and JPL have experimentally demonstrated a device that generates a tiny electrical voltage by interacting with Earth's rotation and magnetic field, seemingly contradicting es...
30 Mar 202522min
Hydrogen Engines - Part of our future or not?
There has been a lot of talk about hydrogen engines the past few years. Today we take a look into these engines and review the latest scientific thoughts on the issue.
30 Mar 202514min
The Science of Slime
Let's dive into the fun world of slime and the science behind it.
29 Mar 202511min
Terraforming Mars: Possibilities and Challenges
Let's explore the significant challenges associated with terraforming a planet like Mars to make it habitable for humans.
29 Mar 202516min
