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Let’s take a nuclear-powered rocket to Saturn

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:26:42 -0400

Author George Dyson spins the story of Project Orion, a massive, nuclear-powered spacecraft that could have taken us to Saturn in five years. His insider’s perspective and a secret cache of documents bring an Atomic Age dream to life.

Ecopolis: Recycling Waste

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:59:56 -0400

This scientist believes that he has found a way to turn liquid sewage into safe drinking water.

The Maillard Reaction

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:41:57 -0400

Believe it or not, steak, coffee beans, caramel, and toast have something in common. It’s called The Maillard Reaction and it is the reason that things get browned when they are heated. There's much more to this process, however, and Dr. Kiki is here to explain what's going on in your kitchen.

Janine Benyus: Biomimicry in action

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:08:43 -0400

Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you’ll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results.

MythBusters: Water and Oil

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:28:24 -0400

Will throwing a cup of water onto a grease fire create a 30-foot fireball? Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are on the case.

Time Warp: Water Coaster 3

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:07:37 -0400

The challenges of a water ride are really twofold. There’s a lot of mechanical equipment, chains, conveyors and pumps to maintin, but water quality is also a concern.

Man vs Wild 1 Shorts 3 min: Mexico Water Compass

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:32:59 -0400

Bear Grylls creates a make-shift compass using water and an electrically charged piece of wire, to determine his north/south direction.

Breakfast

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:41:54 -0400

Cereal is a staple of the American diet. Iron is one the most important minerals that we consume through eating cereal. Knowing this, have you ever wanted to actually see the iron? Dr. Kiki shows how to do just that in this episode of Food Science.