High Speed Jets & Shock Waves

 Visual examples of sudden pressure differences at high speeds.

MIT Open CouseWare for High School

Sorry for the long time off in updating my blog, but other responsibilities have taken up a bigger part of my workday.
 This MIT for High School website is very helpful for students and teachers.  Check it out!
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/index.htm

The Classic Honda Commercial

606 tries to make this commercial!

Mr. Woo – The Robot Maker

This clever self-made engineer has an obsession with robots.  Check it out.

Inner Life of a Cell Animation

The text that explains this video can be found at http://www.flixxy.com/biology-nano-visualization-cell-life.htm .   I highly recommend that you read the explanation behind the animations.  Also, a narrated and longer version can be found at http://youtube.com/watch?v=UB6G9GD2KFk .

Reverse Bungee Jumping

Try to estimate the g’s on this base jumper as he shoots up to his drop height of just 400 feet.

NASA’s MTV video

There’s a definite “brain drain” predicted in the U.S. when it comes to engineers retiring and not enough new folks entering the field.  Here’s a motivating video…

Non-Newtonian Solid

Otherwise known as a cornstarch solution.