Engineering Innovation

Engineering Innovation

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Engineering Innovation episodes

  • Jellyfish Robots
    You hate to see the real thing at the beach…but, if a Virginia Tech engineer has his way, swarms of robotic jellyfish might one day keep watch over the oceans.
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  • Organic Architect
    You probably haven’t thought that the typical chair needs reinventing, but that’s one of many projects at a unique non-profit focused on smart urban structures.
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  • Urban Climate Planning
    Cities are getting warmer…not only because of a potential global warming, but because urban infrastructure creates and traps heat.
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  • Liquid Wire
    Say you have an appliance with a cord that just won’t reach the electrical outlet. A developing technology could allow the cord to stretch or, if cut, even heal itself.
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  • Magnetic Heat
    It seems strange, but researchers have now shown that the heat in any material can be manipulated by magnets.
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  • Magnetic Heat
    It seems strange, but researchers have now shown that the heat in any material can be manipulated by magnets.
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  • Adaptable Materials
    Most devices are made of parts with set structures, precisely designed for their function. But new materials are being engineered to be more versatile.
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