Engineer Answers: Why Did the Yellowstone Flood Happen?
In June, Yellowstone National Park was flooded due to heavy rains in Wyoming and Montana. How and when will Yellowstone be rebuilt?
Why Do Buildings Need Foundations?
This visual demonstration shows what happens when you build a house without reinforcing it with a foundation.
Why Does a Pipe Get Air Locked?
Got a bunch of air trapped in your pipes? This is called 'pipe air lock,' and this visual demonstration explains why it happens.
Was Roman Concrete Really Superior to Our Own?
How did Ancient Romans make such durable concrete that it still lasts today?
Why Concrete Needs Reinforcement - a Live Demonstration
We were shocked when we saw this video demonstration that shows just how fragile concrete is on its own and how much metal reinforcement can help...
This 3D Printed House Is a Scientific Breakthrough!
This 3D printed residential building in Germany may be the beginning of a construction revolution.
Your Voice is as Unique As Your Fingerprints
This fascinating video explains how this unique characteristic of humans works, and what makes our voices unique.
Why Was the Recipe of Concrete Lost in the Middle Ages?
Ancient Romans invented concrete millennia ago. But then, in the Middle Ages, the recipe of concrete has been forgotten for centuries...
Why and How Do Sinkholes Form?
You've likely heard of the term "sinkhole" on the news or even seen one in real life. But how do these holes form, and why?
The Largest Ongoing Construction Projects in the World
Take a look at some of the most remarkable ongoing mega construction projects that are sure to have a major impact on the world.
This Visual Shows the Science Behind the Shape of Rivers
A fascinating visual model that explains why and how rivers change their course.
A Malaria Vaccine Is On the Horizon
Four malaria vaccines are currently in development or awaiting clinical trials. Here is a review of these vaccines.
Short Documentary: How Do Submarines Dive and Surface?
Ever wondered how submarines dive and surface? It's all quite fascinating...
7 Roman Buildings Hidden in Plain Sight
Millions of tourists pass by these Ancient Roman buildings, idle to the fact that the hair salon or restaurant they just emerged from is thousands of years old.
5 Ancient Roman Buildings Still Inhabited Today
These Ancient Roman homes were never really abandoned. In fact, some of them are almost perfectly preserved and inhabited to this day...
Why Demolish a Building If You Can Move It?
The engineering that goes into moving an entire building instead of rebuilding it from scratch is most impressive.
These Unique Buildings Have Some Bizarre Architecture
The beautifully weird architecture of these impressive buildings is sure to captivate you
Prefabrication - a Revolutionary New Building Technique
Prefabrication is a brand new word in architecture that allows building really large projects much faster by pre-building parts of it in a factory
Take a Close Look at the World's Thinnest Skyscraper
Take a look at the remarkable 111W57 - the thinnest skyscraper ever constructed.
China Banned Building Any New Skyscrapers, Here’s Why
China has recently banned building any new skyscrapers in the country, but why?
These Ancient Roman Buildings Amaze Architects to This Day
Here are 10 of the greatest Ancient Roman building projects that still stand tall and amaze us to this day!
This Is How Scientists Are Planning to Build... On Mars!
This video showcases the novel techniques scientists are planning to use to build on the Red Planet.
These Buildings Seem to Defy Gravity and Logic
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is nothing compared to these buildings that seem to defy gravity
Titanic Sub: What Really Caused a 'Catastrophic' Implosion
The Titan sub tragedy has left everyone shaken. But what exactly happened to it?
Scientists Finally Know Why We Love Cute Things
We find some things to be irresistibly cute. But why? Let’s find out.
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