engineering
Man Explains Why He Built Methane-Powered Bike
Gijs Schalkx, the inventor of the methane powered motorcycle, wants people to reconsider their relationship to technology.
Man Harvests Methane for 8 Hours to Fuel Bike That Runs on Swamp Gas
This motorcycle runs on freshly harvested bog methane that rests in a giant condom attached to the back of the bike. It takes eight hours of labor to go 12 miles.
State Charges 77-Year-Old for 'Practicing Engineering Without a License'
A retired North Carolina engineer volunteered his professional opinion during a lawsuit, now the state says he’s in trouble for practicing engineering without a license.
This YouTuber Built a Machine That Slaps a Chicken Until It’s Cooked
People have tried and failed to cook chicken by slapping it for years. But the “MeatBeater” triumphed after 135,000 slaps.
The Engineer Using Science to Build a Better World After Coronavirus
Dr. Pinar Keskinocak is using her eclectic expertise and positions of leadership to fix crucial flaws in global operations, all while elevating the next generation of scientists.
The Best Thing You Can Do For 'Math Girl' Is Leave Her Alone
Mathematicians agreed that she was right to question why we need algebra, but Gracie Cunningham is just trying to vibe.
This Is What the Future of Food Looks Like
By 2050, there will be two billion more of us on the planet. Here’s what we might be serving up in three decades.
Kendrick Castillo Died a Hero Taking Down the Denver School Shooter. Here's What We Know About Him.
Witnesses say the 18-year-old jumped right into action when the shooter pulled a gun in his classroom
Oregon Unconstitutionally Fined a Man $500 for Saying ‘I am an Engineer,’ Federal Judge Rules
Mats Järlström has won his First Amendment case against the state of Oregon: "This restriction clearly controls and suppresses protected speech."
The Guy Behind This $2,400 Egg-Shaped Capsule Says It Will Save Us During Deadly Earthquakes
Meant to withstand violent impacts, Mexican engineer Reynaldo Vela’s personal protection pods take prehistoric design cues and are part of a broader trend in disaster capitalism.