For many years, archery was part of warfare, but with the introduction of guns in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, it started its long decline.. The "archery" of today is more like playing with... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 2 months 1 week ago • 823 views • 5:06

In this video, you'll find out the most common ways planes drop bombs, but also about a not so conventional way called the "idiot's loop" which was tested, just not utilized.

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 2 months 1 week ago • 279 views • 2:23

The Lahti L-39 is a Finnish 20 mm anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It had excellent accuracy, penetration and range, but its size made transportation difficult. It was nicknamed "Norsupyssy"... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 6 months ago • 150 views • 10:14

YouTube description: Meet Professor Jamie Seymour, he milks stuff. But nothing that moos, has hooves, wool or fur. He prefers to live life on the edge, milking the venom from the most venomous animals... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 176 views • 4:26

The Ulfberht swords were made during a brief period of the MIddle Ages, roughly around 200 years. The quality of the steel and forging techniques were not rediscovered in Europe until the industrial age... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 9 months 2 weeks ago • 473 views • 19:15

YouTube Description: View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-mathematics-of-sidewalk-illusions-fumiko-futamura Have you ever come across an oddly stretched image on the sidewalk, only... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 7 years 10 months ago • 21 views • 4:55

At the University of Salford's Energy House, all the energy use is monitored and controlled, allowing researchers to experiment with all sorts of insulation and energy-saving techniques. But how to control... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 11 months 1 week ago • 104 views • 3:36

Makgeolli is Korea's emblematic rice-based alcohol, and Kim Taek-Sang makes it from a family recipe that is over 300 years old. The Seoul-based brewmaster uses only traditional techniques and equipment... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 84 views • 2:59

YouTube: It appears at night, sneaks up behind its prey, and sucks its blood! Is it a vampire? No, it’s a vampire bat! Here are some bloody amazing facts about them for Halloween!

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 3 weeks ago • 452 views • 4:27

This is without a doubt the most entertaining A Capella Science song yet. The song assumes you already know about Crispr-Cas9, so it never actually explains that it's a targeted gene editing technique... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 497 views • 6:07

Every year, local communities on either side of the Apurimac River Canyon use traditional Inca engineering techniques to rebuild the Q'eswachaka Bridge. The old bridge is taken down and the new bridge... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 32 views • 3:16

YouTube description: Approaching the Unknown, Mark Elijah Rosenberg's film about an astronaut whose Mars journey does not go according to plan, combines old school non-CGI special effect techniques... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 1,234 views • 5:40

YouTube description: Have ever wondered how digital illustrations are made? This video explains the basics. Help us keep making videos by supporting us in https://www.patreon.com/MinuteEarth We try... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 483 views • 3:49

YouTube: We continue our look at philosophical reasoning by introducing two more types: induction and abduction. Hank explains their strengths and weaknesses, as well as counterarguments and the Socratic... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 9 months ago • 325 views • 10:18

He ain't whistlin' Dixie that's for sure! YouTube: Four-time national and international whistling champion Christopher Ullman believes whistling is an art form. Using his lips, tongue, and teeth, he... continue reading

posted by PlayhousePals 8 years 11 months ago • 38 views • 1:42

"The boy monk teaches Jackie Chan Shaolin techniques on the set of the film 'Shaolin'." From http://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/3pvyay/a_shaolin_kid_teaching_jackie_chan_a_staff_routine/ ...

posted by ant 9 years 3 weeks ago • 686 views • 1:52

A whole lot, apparently. Recent surveys and modelling techniques have allowed scientists to get a much more accurate picture of the tree population of planet earth.

posted by Fantomas 9 years 2 months 3 weeks ago • 20 views • 2:44

Abstract: Hydrographic printing is a well-known technique in industry for transferring color inks on a thin film to the surface of a manufactured 3D object. It enables high-quality coloring of object... continue reading

posted by newtboy 9 years 6 months 2 weeks ago • 883 views • 4:55