Archive for January, 2007

Windmills

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Modern windmills use aerodynamic principles like lift to get more out of the wind, but the idea’s the same as the first windmills in 500 A.D.

Fly Eye

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

Engineers are working out a new way to help digital cameras see better. They’re getting some unlikely help. We’ll look — today, on Engineering Works!

Water Tower

Friday, January 19th, 2007

When you turn on the faucet at your kitchen sink, water comes out. What makes it do that? We’ll find out. Today, on Engineering Works

Traffic Engineering

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

We complain about traffic tie-ups, but traffic engineers’ plans usually work pretty well.

Houses that float

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Imagine if your house could float instead of being ruined by hurricane floodwaters. Engineers in Holland are doing more than dream about it.