The USS Fort Worth was launched Marinette, WI on Dec 4, 2010. See the video of this 3,000 ton warship get dropped into the ocean like a brick.
Skyfishing – Cheap Aerial Photography (Video)
While it is not quite going to the edge of space, Tom Guilmette has put together a pretty neat rig for taking aerial video footage. The great thing is that everything you need comes from Wal-Mart. This is a great…
Welding Merit Badge
One of the newest merit badges is also one of the most fun. Beginning this year, scouts can earn a merit badge in welding. There are two videos online that you should show your scouts before showing up for the…
See a Chevy Volt Get Built in 2 Minutes (Video)
As an engineer, I really enjoy seeing how things are made. One of the most amazing things to watch is an automotive assembly line. If you ever get the chance to tour an assembly plant be sure to do it.…
Robotic Snake Climbs a Tree
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s Biorobotics Lab have designed and built a robotic snake that can crawl, roll, wind and even climb like a real snake. Watching the video, it is hard to believe that the robot is not alive.
Dad and Son Team Launch Balloon into Space
Homemade Spacecraft from Luke Geissbuhler on Vimeo. Here is a great father-son project. Luke Geissbuhler and his son were able to send a weather balloon to the very edge of space and successfully recovered the camera just a few miles…