How does scaffolding work?
These everyday structures are vital in the field of construction Image source: Pixabay You might notice them being built around an old building on your street almost overnight, but scaffolding can also used to...
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How does a bionic heart work?
Swapping muscle for metal, how does this artificial organ keep blood flowing? Image credit: BiVAC Cardiovascular disease is one of the world’s biggest killers, accounting for 31 per cent of all deaths globally. Although...
How do wireless chargers work?
A breakthrough that took place over 100 years ago has led to the convenient new charging technology of today (Image source: Pixabay) When we think about electricity, many of us automatically envisage wires, whether...
The real-life Iron Man
Meet Richard Browning and discover how he’s defying gravity with a super-powered, jet engine suit Image credit: Gravity Industries Ltd CEO of Gravity Industries and inventor of the Gravity Jet Suit, Richard Browning has spearheaded grassroots innovation...
How do flyboards work?
These jet ski accessories use water to keep you airborne (Image credit: Raysonho/ Wikimedia Commons) There could be some time to wait before we are commuting to work by jetpack or hopping on a...
What is wearable technology?
From watches to hairclips, discover the accessories monitoring our bodies (Image source: Pixabay) Today, the gadgets we carry are becoming less an extension of ourselves, and more and more a part of us. “Wearables”...
How do fishing rods work?
How rods, reels, lines and lures help us catch fish Image source: Pixabay Fishing is an ancient practice at least 40,000 years old, with archaeological finds including hooks made from bone dated as far...
How are deep-sea cables laid?
It’s a serious undertaking to connect each country to the internet across thousands of kilometres of ocean (Image source: Future PLC/ Ed Crooks) We often think we’re living in an increasingly wireless world. We...
How technology uncovers the history of the world’s artwork
Meet the art detectives Image credit: Getty Images 1. The Element Analyst A key detective technique, especially when dealing with paint, is to look at chemical composition. To maintain or restore the original appearance...
The invention of Polaroid cameras
Discover the instant camera that inspired generations of photographers (Image source: Eniko Kis/ Unsplash) The invention of Polaroid cameras marked the beginning of a new era for photography. Today, we may take for granted...
