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Engineering a Cup of Coffee
Engineers and tech enthusiasts are always on the lookout for the next big thing, whether it’s a groundbreaking piece of software or a clever piece of hardware. But sometimes, the most exciting contraptions come from DIY tech. Enter the Nerdforge…
MoreThe Weirdest Fighting Robots We’ve Seen at NHRL
Everyone loves a highly sophisticated, technologically advanced fighting robot (ever seen BattleBots?), but it’s also fun to watch someone just strap a jet engine onto a motor and press the “on” button. That’s exactly what happens at National Havoc Robot…
MoreEngineering the World’s Longest Solar Eclipse
How a team of creative Scientists used the Concorde jet to extend the viewing time of a Solar Eclipse Last week I wasn’t interested in eclipses. It’s something I’ve been tangentially aware of, but I never saw one that…
MoreEngineering a Greener Future: Innovations in Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation, Smart Grids, and Energy Storage
In an era of climate change and environmental degradation, engineers play a pivotal role in designing solutions that mitigate environmental impact and promote sustainability. “Green engineering” encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines and technologies aimed at reducing our carbon footprint,…
MoreHow AR CAD Models and Apple Vision are Helping Engineers Become Tony Stark
We’ve all seen Tony Stark in the Iron Man movies. You know the routine: The world is about to end, and Tony Stark has to invent a machine to save it. So, while talking to Jarvis and eating a sandwich,…
MoreBuilding Bridges: Exploring the Artistic Side of Engineering with LEGO
In the world of engineering, precision, functionality, and problem-solving reign supreme. Yet, there’s a lesser-known aspect that often goes unnoticed—the intersection between engineering and art. Engineering and art may seem like opposite ends of the spectrum, but in reality, they…
MoreEngineering the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Learn the origins of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, and see how the engineering of the Ball has evolved over the past century. Why do we drop a ball on New Year’s Eve? The tradition dates…
MoreEngineering Human-Powered Flight: What Is Red Bull Flugtag?
Where can you see things like a giant bowl of chili launching off a cliff and crashing into the Ohio River, all while former NFL superstar Chad Ochocinco holds up a scorecard like you’re at the Olympics? Welcome to Red…
MoreEngineering a Wacky Auto Race: What is Tuk-Tuk Racing?
Tuk-tuk racing is a chaotic, unpredictable, and often dangerous sport that takes riders on wacky adventures around the world. So what exactly is tuk-tuk racing, and how does it work? @redbulllatino ¿Cómo andarías uno de estos? 😂 Hoy en nuestra…
MoreEngineering a Table From 1000 Ft of Denim and 20 Gal of Epoxy [VIDEO]
How do you engineer a table from 1000 ft of denim and 20 gal of epoxy? Cam at Blacktail Studio is known for making extremely high-end furniture. Typically he creates tables from large slabs of walnut and epoxy. His creations…
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