Materials engineering (or materials science and engineering) is about the design, testing, processing, and discovery of new materials. Materials engineers will cover the 4 main classes of materials...

The violin is an ancient and versatile instrument, is known for producing both eerie and romantic sounds. It is the highest pitched instrument in its family of stringed instruments. With its four strings and use of a bow or fingers, it...

This is part 2 of an ongoing series for those brand new to 3D printing. Here we will be exploring one of the most important parts on a 3D printer - the extruder. Extruders mentioned: Standard non-gearedf='httpgearedzn.to/2C5JtnO'...

Kam Leang, a professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, and Tom Watson, of Watson Performance in Hood River, Ore., describe how advanced materials and engineering help reduce unwanted vibration, optimizing the performance of...

In this video, the teacher shares tips on how to overcome the fear of public speaking. From knowing your topic well to practicing in different ways, the video provides actionable steps to help boost confidence and deliver a successful...

Upon viewing the Moving Muscles and Bones video series, students will be able to do the following: Differentiate between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Provide examples of organs and organ systems in the body. Understand...

What's the maker movement all about? FabLab creator Neil Gershenfeld of MIT talks about its impact and potential for the future, and tips his hat to the White House Maker Faire.

The basic nuts and bolts of how things work is explained simply by exploring the natural world and human made inventions that we come in contact with. Cement is a common construction material. How is this hard, durable substance made?...

It explains combustion, explosion and ignition temperature. It explains how to control fire.

To operate and function efficiently, machines of all shapes and sizes need a source of energy. A series of innovations is helping to make energy conversion within fuel cells as efficient as possible.

This video provides an overview of the Oort Cloud, a theoretical region located beyond our solar system and the Kuiper Belt. The video discusses the origins of the Oort Cloud, its spherical shape, and the potential disruption of its icy...

This video provides a brief history of paper, from its origins in ancient Egypt and China to its global production and use today. It explains the process of paper production and highlights the importance of recycling paper to protect...

This Video Explains Express vs Implied Contracts

To operate and function efficiently, machines of all shapes and sizes need a source of energy. A series of innovations is helping to make energy conversion within fuel cells as efficient as possible.



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Lead is a toxic element, and recent regulations have significantly reduced the maximum amount of lead allowed in paints for children's toys. To help manufacturers, importers, and enforcers ensure that their testing procedures are working...

This video is a lecture on energy resources, explaining where the energy that humans use in their everyday lives comes from. The video first presents the energy consumption statistics of the world in 2016, detailing the percentage of...

The video explains how businesses can use sensitivity analysis to prepare for uncertainty and unexpected scenarios. It uses the example of currency movements and how they can affect a company's performance and profit. The video also...

This video provides an explanation of how to find the critical path through a network analysis diagram. The speaker uses an example from a previous lecture video and demonstrates how to identify the critical activities that cannot be...

At the 2014 Olympics, long track speed skater Shani Davis will be wearing what may be one of the most advanced competition suits ever engineered. Under Armour Innovation lab's Kevin Haley and polymer scientist and engineer Sarah...

This video discusses the importance of absorption spectroscopy. A brief idea about ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy is presented in the video. The video shows the light sources used for different regions of operations. The type of...

Intel recently announced plans to invest $20 billion into a massive new semiconductor fabrication plant in Ohio. This announcement comes as Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the U.S. urgently needs to increase domestic chip...

In 1978, Gunter Wetzel and Peter Strelzyk decided they could no longer live in the communist state of East Germany. Of all the escape attempts made by East German citizens during the Cold War, the Wetzel and Strelzyk families have one...

Learn the basics about the principles of green chemistry as part of the environmental chemistry topic.

In this Super Science Rewind, Charlie and Jordan explore how engineers are studying the way bones heal in order to make materials last longer. The ability to bounce back after breaking is important because it allows the healed bone to...