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Did you know that cars can be recycled. In this episode, Joel witnesses the massive power of the car crusher and learns how the different parts of cars can be reused. Part of the Curiosity Quest Series.
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Using only gasoline to power cars back in 1905 was cheaper and easier, so the hybrid car was forgotten-until recently. The modern hybrid car has two distinct power sources working together to make it run: gas and electric power. Since the fuel widely used now is a non-renewable resource and becoming increasingly less affordable, the hybrid car is making a comeback. The benefit of the hybrid is that instead of running on gas, it uses non-polluting electric power when possible. Also, it helps cut pollution and saves drivers money at the gas pump.
Meet Boss – the car that can drive itself. Boss is the invention of Carnegie Mellon researcher Raj Rajkumar and his team. It has 18 sensors, including a three dimensional laser and onboard computers that connect to GPS and mapping software. When it comes to knowing the rules of the road, Boss rarely makes a mistake. With support from the National Science Foundation, it was built for a Department of Defense competition called the DARPA Urban Challenge. Boss negotiated the roads, including traffic, and was the hands down winner in 2007.
Engine power is constrained at superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, which reduces the speed of the cars. Teams use aerodynamics to gain an advantage due to the constraints. They adjust the cars to minimize drag, and driver's use the technique of drafting. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.
This decade is best remembered for disco and Watergate. But the inventions in the 1970s mark the beginning of the digital age to come. Featured inventions include: cell phones, the bomb disposal robot, Post It Note, hybrid cars, and digital cameras.
Speed, elegance, comfort, and many other factors are taken into account when creating a car. Car designers must be intentional in the creation of a great vehicle and ensure that all parts work together. Sports cars must have powerful engines, excellent chassis, strong suspension systems, and fuel efficient systems. Automotive technology ensures that consumers get more than just a pretty car.
For optimal performance, all the components of a race care must be balanced. Getting the right balance is hard because the weight of the fuel changes and the tires wear during the race. Crew chiefs make sure the cars are ready to race through the application of scientific principles. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.
For centuries, land travel was restricted to how fast and far humans or animals could walk. In the 19th century, the invention of the bicycle transferred human energy to a set of wheels. During the Industrial Revolution, the invention of the steam engine led to the railroad, a change in transportation that created the tourist industry. In the early 20th century, the invention of the automobile forever changed how humans travel, and with the assembly line, Henry Ford forever changed how goods are manufactured.
Race cars are loud. They don't have mufflers because mufflers will reduce the speed of the car. Spectators need to make sure they have adequate ear protection if they attend a NASCAR race. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.
From cyclists to race cars, the motion of an object is determined by the sum of the forces acting on it. An aeronautics engineer works with Newton's three laws of motion to test the best bicycle posture and helmet in a wind tunnel.
Dr. Brandon Peecook thought he had made a major paleontological discovery that was going to alter decades of prior research in the field. Then, right before he was about to present his findings, he got a phone call that changed everything. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
An amusement park provides the opportunity to study oscillatory systems and the variables associated with mechanical oscillation. After making observations at the park, a team heads back to the lab and creates experiments based on their observations. Part of Invisible Science and Technology Surrounding Series.
Unpredictable, stormy weather is a natural outcome of a warmer planet. As things heat, they become more volatile. From entire floating neighborhoods to massive harbor floodgates, cities around the world are trying to engineer their way to a safer future. Everything from farming to the insurance industry to building codes will have to change.
The engine's job is to convert the energy in fuel to speed. With the application of scientific principles, NASCAR mechanics have discovered ways to quickly and efficiently get the race cars the speed they need to compete. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.
It takes more than ten thousand pounds of force to get a race car around the turns of the race track. The tires are essential in distributing this force and keeping the car on the track and out of the wall. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.
Fly into this high-tech career and learn about satellites, airplanes, and maybe even flying cars of the future. Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. Part of the "I Can Be Anything I Want to Be A to Z" series.
Where is nature in the middle of a ctiy made of buildings, streets, cars, and many people? Eight-year-old Lee takes a tour of his neighborhood, pointing out the various places plants and animals are found. He notes that weather is nature too, and certainly impacts his community. Nature is all around . . . just look!
Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and the weather is becoming more extreme. Corporations talk about optimizing resource use, saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to stop worsening climate change. They start to promote hybrid cars, plant-based detergents and new technologies… but how much do they really intend to change, and what do plants have to do with marketing?
Examines the nuclear disaster that followed an earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan on March 11, 2011. That day, Japan was hit with the fifth strongest earthquake ever recorded. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami which caused a nuclear disaster at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. This documentary details the chain of errors and oversights that led to the largest nuclear accident since Chernobyl.
Grip is the frictional force that holds the tires on the track, and NASCAR mechanics are always looking for ways to increase the grip of tires. The cars have less grip as their speed increases, and mechanics must understand the relationship between speed and grip to ensure the race car is able to perform safely at high rates of speed. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.
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