Researchers at the Marine Biological Lab in Massachusetts are trying to determine the sensitivity of a shark’s sense of smell.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Blind Pilot
Blind adventurer Miles Hilton-Barber has driven racecars and flown a microlite. Now he’s taking off in a stunt plane!
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Rotterdam Tugboats
These tiny tugboats use their enormous power to haul humungous tankers into and out of port.
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The The Hong Kong Symphony of Lights Hong Kong Symphony of Lights
Every night, the Hong Kong skyline turns into a spectacular 20-minute light show.
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The Astute
A lot of technological innovations went into the construction of the biggest and most powerful nuclear-powered attack sub ever built in the United Kingdom.
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3M Anti-Graffiti Film
3M has developed a new film that will help transit authorities in their fight against graffiti artists and vandals.
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Built in Your Backyard: Electric Giraffe
Lindsay Lawlor’s walking electric Giraffe is made up of more than a ton of wires, metal, lights and circuit boards.
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Absolut Vodka
The Swedish spirit maker uses the latest production techniques to allow it to meet high global demand while continuing to bottle the vodka in the small village where it started.
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Built in Your Backyard: Animari
Theo Jansen has created a new kind of creature. His “strand beasts” use wind energy to “walk” across the beach.
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Typhoon Fighter Jet
A lot of high-tech components go into one of the world’s most advanced aircraft.