Leonardo da Vinci inventions and studies that changed the world
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Tag: engineering
This is what 109,000 horsepower looks like — meet the biggest and most powerful engine in the world
This jaw dropper is the Wärtsilä RT-flex96C, the world’s largest and most powerful diesel engine in the world today.
Self-healing concrete for sewage pipes could save billions in repair costs every year
The approach could save $1.4 billion in Australia alone.
US plumbing codes are based on century-old data
This is not good for water quality, researchers warn.
World’s first genetically-engineered moths released in the wild
This could revolutionize the field of crop protection.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine launches website about vaccine facts
"Our work has validated that the science is clear—vaccines are extremely safe,"
A brief look at how the idea of elevators came up
They really are an underappreciated invention -- it took a lot of work!
12 Perfect Gifts for Engineers on Valentine’s Day
Gifts that will keep the gears of love well oiled.
Aviation 101 : Flight Dynamics
To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.
Thought 4K was impressive? New tech can triple the sharpness of TVs and other displays while reducing power demand
The resolution density of today's displays is nearing its limits but a novel technology could change all that.
Rockets 101 – How to turn during flight
Outstanding control is what distinguishes a toy rocket from a real one.
Science in Africa is making steps forward, but it needs leaps
Over the past few years there has been much talk about the importance of scientific development in Africa. With the ...
Solar Hourglass might power 1,000 Danish Homes while inspiring Climate Change Action
Every year, the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) in Copenhagen welcomes renowned designers and engineers to submit designs that integrates ...
Engineers create the first unstealable bike
Image via Yerka. Depending on where you live, bike stealing can be a distant threat or ...
Who’s got the most efficient muscle engine : the tuna or the grey whale?
Photo: Wikimedia Commons The humongous grey whale and the skipjack tuna, though of contradicting sizes, both ...
3-D printing an entire house in less than 20 hours – is this the future?
A computer model of the Contour Crafting Robotic Construction System. Basically, huge 3-D printers and tools ...
Healthcare Engineering Trends Today
In the future, hospitals and other health care institutions will have to adapt to new norms. ...
How to build Beijng’s Forbidden City with 100-tonne stone blocks tens of miles away
(c) Wiki Commons This "How to" may not be that relevant in modern times, but in ...
Hydraulic Filters – What Are They and What Do They Do?
Hydraulic Filters Most people may not be aware that for an engine to work at its ...
Peruvian engineers create water out of thin air through billboards
The Peruvian capital of Lima, along with its outskirts, is plagued by a vicious drought, which coupled with pollution and ...