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Rocketbelt Convention

Watch this video about rocketbelts on HowStuffWorks. Rocketbelts were supposed to be the wave of the future for personal transportation and advanced military applications, but so far they're a little more than a dream yet to be fully realized. See how rocket belts work in this news video from Reuters.


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GR-5A Turboshaft Engine (7:36)

Watch this video about turbo engines on HowStuffWorks. The home-built, self starting GR-5A turboshaft engine is completely constructed from off the shelf items (mostly from eBay), the 8 horsepower engine is like no other turbine. The engine features... More »

Wild and Weird Rockets: Gila Monster (2:44)

The Gila Monster is probably the biggest homemade rocket you've ever seen in your life. Check it out in this video. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

Launching Model Rockets (3:55)

Watch this video from TED showing one of the most interesting hobbies for all ages - launching model rockets. Some of these rockets can be quite large. Investor Steve Jurvetson talks shooting off model rockets and all the fun and danger he has.

Record-Breaking Aircraft Engine from GE (1:15)

Watch this video about aircraft engines on HowStuffWorks. Japan Airlines was one of the first companies to receive GE's record-breaking aircraft engines and they are changing the way we all fly the friendly skies. See how airplane engines work in... More »

Rocketbelt Convention (1:41)

Watch this video about rocketbelts on HowStuffWorks. Rocketbelts were supposed to be the wave of the future for personal transportation and advanced military applications, but so far they're a little more than a dream yet to be fully realized. See... More »

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Moon Machines: Space Suite Factory (2:49)

On The Science Channel's "Moon Machines," take a visit to a space suit factory and learn about the make up and features of the modern space suit.

Moon Machines: Developing the Space Suits (2:30)

On The Science Channel's "Moon Machines," learn about the trials and tests that were done in order to develop the modern space suit.

Moon Machines: Space Glove (1:00)

On The Science Channel's "Moon Machines," learn about the features and challenges of creating a glove on a space suit.

Deconstructed: Transformer Induction (2:54)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," learn how the process of induction in a transformer works.

100 Greatest Discoveries: Germ Theory Origins (1:30)

On The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries," learn how Louis Pasteur discovered how to "pasteurize" to keep things germ free.

10 Ways the World Will End: Earth Spins Off Its Axis (3:00)

The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End," illustrates how an asteroid collision could result in the Earth spinning closer to the sun. Overheating from sun exposure would cause drastic climate changes and would lead to our ultimate doom.

10 Ways the World Will End: Doomsday Asteroid (3:00)

Leading NASA scientists discuss the likelihood and implications of a doomsday asteroid colliding with Earth on The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End."

10 Ways to Meet a Monster: Bigfoot (2:52)

Does Bigfoot really exist, or is he just a fable? Watch as a search party attempts to find the ever-illusive Bigfoot on The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Meet a Monster."

10 Ways to Contact a Ghost: Succubus (1:35)

On The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Contact a Ghost," a priest attempts to make paranormal contact with a succubus. A succubus is a sexy female entity that ravages celibate men of the cloth.

10 Ways to Contact a Ghost: Hell Hounds (3:00)

Are hell hounds/devil dogs real? The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Contact a Ghost," recalls the 16th century tale of Black Shock, a hell hound that murdered parishioners one stormy ill-fated night.