Dean O’Malley attempts to set a world record for the longest flight with the JetLev jet pack.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Hoverwing
Bill Zang decided to take the hovercraft concept to the next level and make one that can fly.
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Mine Kafon
Massoud Hassani is developing an inexpensive wind-powered ball that will help clear minefields safely and economically.
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Organic Motion
This new motion capture technology doesn’t require the model to wear markers or skin-tight suits and has applications in military, healthcare, and filmmaking.
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Blast-Proof Doors
We’re back at Architectural Testing Inc. to observe the testing of some seriously heavy duty doors.
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Keret House
Architect Jakub Szczesny built the world’s narrowest home in an alley in Warsaw, Poland.
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Oil Spill Cleanup
Researchers at MIT are using magnets in a Halbach array to separate oil from water.
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Smokeless Ammunition
Jennifer Greaux has invented a new forensics test to help CSIs detect a new type of gunpowder
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SARbot
After 25 years in the fire and rescue business, Duncan Winsbury had seen his share of tragedies, so he invented a search and rescue robot that he hopes will save many lives.
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Nemo 33
Tino Balestra dives into the world’s deepest pool to get some insights on how to make things safer for SCUBA divers.
