How has farming progressed from horse-pulled carts to the tractors of today? (Image source: Pixabay) Tractors have been around since the 1800s, when John Froelich incorporated the first stable petrol-powered traction motor. For most...
Inside the aircraft that’s leaving smaller carbon footprints in the sky than hi-octane jets Right now, there are an estimated 20,000 aeroplanes in use around the world. Around 3 billion people travel on these...
RAF Voyager is a flying tanker, on a mission to keep fighter jets aloft for as long as possible Image credit: Future plc Staring out of the window of an Airbus A330 aircraft, the...
This futuristic concept could revolutionise aviation with silent and non-polluting power systems Image credit: Future PLC Air travel is one of the greatest barriers to reducing carbon emissions. Fossil fuel-powered jets and propellers have...
These vehicles are vital to construction projects of every scale, but how do they get the job done so quickly and efficiently? (Image source: Pixabay) The need for different types of concrete – in...
Image source: Pixabay How It Works visits the RAF’s High-G facility to see how fighter pilots prepare for their greatest battle – against the forces of physics itself Royal Air Force pilots go through...
Image credit: Wales rally gb No motorsport is as exciting and as adventurous as rally, where drivers tackle remote, rugged terrain in million-pound cars that hit 0-60mph in less than three seconds. It’s popular...
We investigate some of the most tyre-smoking, death-defying stunts that seem to fly in the face of physics It’s hard to watch the incredible vehicular stunts in films such as Fast and Furious and...
After snowboarders and skiers have packed up their kit and started to head home, it’s time for the staff of a snow sport resort to start their daily maintenance. One of the most important...
This traditional form of transport can tackle even the snowiest terrain Over 9,000 years ago, people in northeastern Siberia started selectively breeding dogs for size, strength and stamina that were able to pull sleds...
