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Nuclear Meltdown: How It Happens

https://youtu.be/hJW11Yg09M8 The fear of meltdown has largely derailed nuclear power’s progress in becoming a dominant energy source for the world. But how do meltdowns happen? And are they really something we should be worried about? In this video we discuss: How pressurised water reactors work Loss-of-coolant accident and meltdown Nuclear reactor safety systems Nuclear power’s […]

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The SR-72 hypersonic aircraft (AKA Son of Blackbird)

https://youtube.com/embed/aT6jTQgl4RIThe SR-72 has reportedly been in development for over a decade. But details about it remain scarce. What we know, is that it will be a hypersonic reconnaissance aircraft. Its unmatched top speed will allow the United States to gather aerial intelligence faster than ever before. It also looks pretty cool. Well, at least concept

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How afterburners work

https://youtu.be/B5WJOZ6mKd8 An afterburner, also known as reheat, is a device some jet engines use for extra speed. In fact, most fighter jets rely on them to achieve supersonic speeds. Let’s have a look at how these engineering wonders work. Jet engine basics Jet engines create thrust through combustion, which is the reaction between fuel and

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Two-Stroke vs. Four-Stroke Engines – Animated Schematic

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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Global Solar Power Generation By Year – Animated Data Viz

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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