The Schilich School of Engineering is developing a next-generation asphalt that will make our roads more durable.
Grade levels: Adult
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Avalanche Search & Rescue
When an avalanche occurs in Iceland, the highly-trained and specially-outfitted Avalanche Search & Rescue Squad springs into action.
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Indoor Skydiving
Want to experience the thrill of skydiving without worrying about a faulty parachute? Then indoor skydiving is for you!
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Excavating a Buried Town
Olafur Snorrason is leading a project to uncover his hometown of Heimaey, Iceland, which was buried by a volcanic eruption in 1973.
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Cajun Crawler
A trio of mechanical engineering students have invented a unique and elaborate walking machine.
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Shoe Phone
An Australian inventor has invented a working shoe phone that could end up being a lifesaver.
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Biodiversity Gallery
Jay takes a tour of the biodiversity gallery at the Royal Ontario Museum that contains 2500 specimens that illustrate life on Earth and our efforts to preserve it.
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Eco-Friendly Clothing
A forward-thinking Japanese company has developed a process to turn discarded plastic water bottles into fashionable men’s suits.
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Eco-Friendly Cop Car
Carbon Motors has developed a police car that integrates numerous eco-friendly technologies.