Most Significant Bit

By Tom LucasHistory

Most Significant Bit episodes

August 07 Velcro History and Applications
In this episode Noah will be discussing Velcro history and its applications
6 min
August 07 Observation to Invention of Velcro
In this episode, Remy will be discussing how Velcro was inspired by nature through biomimicry and
how a simple observation led to one of the world's most useful fastening systems.
7 min
August 07 Freeze-Casting
In this episode, Harry will be discussing freeze-casting.
5 min
August 07 Smart Windows
In this episode, Eric will be discussing Squid Inspired Smart Windows.
6 min
August 07 Cholla Cactus
In this episode, Laszlo discusses the cholla cactus and applications in manufacturing.
8 min
August 07 Birds and Trains
In this episode, Michael talks about bird-inspired trains.
7 min
August 07 Mantis Shrimp Herringbone Pattern
In this episode, Arnt will be discussing the mantis shrimp herringbone pattern.
6 min
August 07 Surface Engineering
In this episode, Ilija will be discussing how the lotus leaf inspired self-cleaning coatings, water-repellent materials, and new approaches to surface engineering.
8 min
August 07 Honeycombs
In this episode, Micki will be discussing the honeycomb shape found in nature.
8 min
August 07 Aircraft Wing Design
In this episode, Vincent will be discussing nature-inspired aircraft wing design.
5 min

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These episodes are created by students at Purdue Polytechnic Institute to explore connections between engineering, arts, and humanities.