How are tyres made?
Discover what it takes to produce road-ready wheels The very first road vehicle wheels, used for carts and wagons, were made solely of metal or wood. It wasn’t until the mid-1800s with the discovery...
Category: Transport
How are cars painted?
A vehicle’s colours and coatings are more than just decorative – they also provide protection Whether your car is bright orange or plain white, the perfect paint job is not just about the colour...
Travelling on ice
How machines have been engineered to tame even the most extreme winter terrain Ploughs in focus The first snow ploughs were horse-drawn sleighs mounted with an iron or wooden wedge. Today, ploughs are engineered...
Wingsuit physics
Fly like a bird with a soaring suit and a little bit of science After leaping out of a plane, skydivers fall to the ground at almost 200 kilometres per hour, making their entire...
Hydrofoils
How this technology helps boats fly almost like a plane Hydrofoils are a rather incredible piece of technology that enable boats to lift out of the water. This removes the contact between the water...
How driverless cars make decisions
Find out how driverless cars are learning to safely navigate city streets
How do airports work?
A smooth take-offand landing requires the utmost synchronisation between teams on the ground and in the air
How do motorcycle helmets work?
There are lots of vital pieces of clothing that a motorcycle rider needs to keep safe on the road: a thick jacket, leather trousers and strong gloves and shoes
