Looking for an entry level DSLR Camera? If you’re in the market for a DSLR camera, then I recommend buying a Canon. I have used them for many years. They’re easy to use, robust, and have a wide selection of lenses to suit any style of photography. Check out the Canon EOS Rebel T7 here: …
The engineering marvel of the jet engine In 1903, the first motorised aircraft defied gravity. This feat, achieved by the Wright brothers, saw a total flight time of 12 seconds and a max speed of 6.8 mph. Fast forward only 50 years, and fighter jets were exceeding the speed of sound. Key to this progress …
Earth’s magnetic field – a real-life force field We’ve been aware of Earth’s magnetic field for a long time. In fact, for thousands of years. Han dynasty Chinese were first using their ‘south pointing fish’ compasses between the 2nd century BC and 1st century AD. It took us much longer to realise the magnetic field’s …
Kiteboarding – a technical sport reaching new heights Kiteboarding is a cool sport. It comes with summer vibes, the sense of freedom running through your hair and, of course, some big air! In case you haven’t heard of it before, kiteboarding is what you get when you combine surfing with flying a kite. It involves …
A brief history of the internal combustion engine Imagine life without the internal combustion engine (ICE). We would struggle to get around, supply chains would freeze, and our lawns would look pretty shabby. For these reasons, few 19th century inventions have had a greater impact. Almost since its invention, the ICE has had two distinct …
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The Tesla Coil and its quirky creator The term ‘mad scientist’ could apply to Nikola Tesla. Perhaps he is the very source of it. He barley slept, sat down for dinner at exactly 8:10PM every night, and once spent a small fortune nursing his beloved pigeon back to health. All the while, Tesla’s contributions to …
What is the Einstein Refrigerator and how does it work? Albert Einstein, the man famous for unlocking the laws of the universe, once tried his hand at engineering. The result was the Einstein refrigerator, which was patented in 1930. Einstein designed the refrigerator in a joint effort with his former student Leó Szilárd. Szilárd went on to …
Solar power generation has seen exponential growth in recent years. Since 2010, it has seen an output CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 37.6%. This is an impressive surge! What is solar power? Solar power uses the sun’s radiant energy to produce electricity. There are two types of solar power; photovoltaic and concentrated solar power …
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Augmented reality is an exciting technology and its use case in marketing is huge. It allows for immersive info presentation and data visualization. In case you are not familiar with augmented reality, below is an infographic explaining what it is. And presented in augmented reality, of course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL_UQaoWxis Below is the gif version of the augmented …
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Computers have an amazingly wide range of tasks they can perform. They play a large part in just about every aspect of modern life. Despite this, essentially all computers work on the same basic principles. This infographic series will cover how computers work. Transistors Computers are basically a big bunch of transistors. A modern CPU …
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