SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
SciShow
What the Wright Brothers Should Actually Be Famous For
For the pioneers of human aviation, one of the trickiest problems was figuring out how to steer the early craft. Then, the Wright Brothers changed everything by using bike parts and watching birds.
SciShow
Its a Bird Its a Plane Its Oh Yep Thats a Plane
Our modern skies are filled with these flying tubes as they shuttle hundreds of thousands of people around the world every day, but even more impressive than their numbers is the science and engineering that makes airplanes work.
SciShow
The Truth About 10 Famous Inventions
Did Thomas Edison invent the lightbulb? I mean... kind of... but also... no. Every great, world-changing invention is the culmination of efforts by dozens or hundreds of people, spanning decades or centuries.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The coin flip conundrum - Po-Shen Loh
When you flip a coin to make a decision, there's an equal chance of getting heads and tails. But what if you flip the coin repeatedly, so that one option would win as soon as two heads showed up in a row, and another would win as soon as...
TED Talks
Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action
Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership -- starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?" His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers ...
Bedtime History
The Wright Brothers Story
New ReviewThe Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneers of aviation who achieved the first powered, controlled flight in 1903. Working from their bicycle shop in Ohio, they used observation, experimentation, and innovation to solve the...
Bedtime History
The Wright Brothers | Simple History
New ReviewOrville and Wilbur Wright were bicycle builders with a dream—to fly. In 1903, they succeeded, changing history with the first powered airplane. In this episode, we count down the top 5 facts about the Wright Brothers, including how they...
Curated Video
How US Gunners Skillfully Destroy Targets During Scary Helicopter Operations
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel. In this captivating episode, we explore the evolution of aircraft technology and how guns are installed in aircraft for military operations. We'll dive into the history of the first machine gun...
Science ABC
Why Do Airplane Wings Bend Upward?
The curved shape of an aircraft wing, known as a winglet, helps to reduce the amount of drag created by the wingtip vortices. Since the 1980s, winglets have been a major part of future aircraft designs. For some old aircraft, winglets...
Curated Video
How Do Planes Fly?
Aeroplanes use the same forces and physical principles as birds to fly. Discover how man has copied nature to achieve flight. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force (lift) is greater than the downward....
Curated Video
The first Moon landing
The story of how three men made history when they became the first humans to travel to and land on the Moon. Physical processes - The Earth and beyond - The Moon Learning Points The first manned moon landing occurred on the 20th of July...
Wonderscape
Refining the Glider: The Wright Brothers’ 1902 Breakthrough
Learn how the Wright brothers improved their glider design by increasing wing efficiency and adding new controls, including a movable rudder. This video highlights their extensive experimentation and how these changes led to successful...
Wonderscape
The Wright Brothers' First Glider and Early Flight Experiments
Discover how the Wright brothers designed and tested their first glider, an important step in their journey to powered flight. This video explores the concept of wing warping, the challenges of creating lift, and their initial flight...
Wonderscape
The Wright Brothers: Early Years and the Road to Flight
This video explores the early lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, highlighting how their upbringing and shared curiosity led them to groundbreaking innovations in flight. From their childhood in Ohio to their passion for science and...
Wonderscape
The Wright Flyer: First Powered Flight and Beyond
This video covers the Wright brothers' journey from designing the Wright Flyer to achieving the first successful powered flight. It highlights the challenges they overcame, their groundbreaking 1903 flights, and the continued development...
Curated Video
The Wright Bros for Kids
Learn more about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented flight along with those who inspired them like Otto Lilienthal, the German inventor.
Curated Video
The Art of Cooperage: Crafting Wine Barrels
This video provides an overview of the ancient art of cooperage, the craft of making wine barrels. It highlights the importance of oak in enhancing the flavor of wine and explains the process of barrel construction, toasting, and...
Curated Video
Pioneers of Flight: The Legacy of the Wright Brothers
This video explores the pioneering achievements of the Wright brothers in making the first powered flight in 1903. Through meticulous experimentation and innovation, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully demonstrated the principles of...
Curated Video
Dreams of Flight: The Inspiring Journey of Stephen Kilonzo
"Meet Stephen Kilonzo, a determined young man from a remote village in Kenya who has built his own ultralight plane using ingenuity and resourcefulness. With a dream to fly, he overcame financial constraints and lack of resources to...
Curated Video
The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of Flight
The Wright brothers, two bicycle repairmen from Ohio, made history by achieving the first powered flight in 1903 on a windy dune in North Carolina. Their groundbreaking invention of the airplane revolutionized travel and paved the way...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Flight: From the Wright Brothers to Modern Aircraft
This video explores the history and evolution of aircraft, starting with the Wright Brothers' first powered flight in 1903. It highlights the significant technological advancements that have shaped modern aviation and showcases the...
Curated Video
The Technology to Get us to Space
Dr. Forrester examines the technological innovations in the study of space by giving examples of innovations which have led to advances in space programs. She also identifies space travel programs by exploring NASA and the efforts that...
Curated Video
Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution
Key Individuals of the Industrial Revolution discusses the roles of key individuals in the fields of science and technology during the Industrial Revolution.