Skyscrapers - Mega-Bracing for High Winds InventingWorlds 2013-10-22 | Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorldEngineers had to overcome a variety of obstacles when building the tallest building the Shanghai World Financial Center, the tallest building on mainland China-- both technical and cultural. (From Discovery Channel's "Mega Engineering")
An Italian Gun For American Patriots - How We Invented Guns InventingWorlds 2013-10-10 | In the mid-1980's, the US military adopts the Italian Beretta as the official handgun of choice, ousting the American-made Colt. (from Discovery Channel's "How We Invented Guns")Click to see the manufacturing of another invention: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RydDkjfr7c
Granddaddy of all Guns - How We Invented Guns InventingWorlds 2013-10-01 | Invented in the 1400's, the match lock musket was the very first gun that you could aim. (from Discovery Channel's "How We Invented Guns")See another famous innovation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNL094...
The Gun That Killed Osama Bin Ladin - How We Invented Guns InventingWorlds 2013-09-24 | The Heckler & Koch HK416 is the ultimate assault rifle used today by US Marines -- and the rifle used to take down Osama Bin Ladin. (from Discovery Channel's "How We Invented Guns")See another invention that modern society relies upon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4hogXoL6HA
Early City Grids - Ancient Inventions InventingWorlds 2013-09-10 | The invention of city grids imposed order on otherwise chaotic cities, as well as demonstrated the power of ancient rulers (From Discovery Channel's "Ancient Inventions").
Charging Phones Not Wallets InventingWorlds 2013-09-03 | Entrepreneurs in Nicaragua have invented a way to provide mobile cell service that is reliable and cost efficient: llamadas pedaleadas. (from Destination America's "G-Word")
Green and Clean Classic Cars InventingWorlds 2013-08-28 | A team of Auto Technicians in Niagara Falls Ontario, the Auto Dream Club, has put an innovative spin on classic car restoration. Check out how they remodel a 1955 Jaguar Mark VII with dual gas tanks. (from Destination America's "G-Word")
Segway 101 InventingWorlds 2013-08-20 | Segway's Director of Creative Services, Eric Fleming, gives G-word a rundown on the functionality of the two wheeled tech wonder. (from Destination America's "G-Word")
Working For Peanuts InventingWorlds 2013-08-06 | The Universal Sheller, an invention by Jacques Brandis, is a gateway to industry worldwide. (from Destination America's "G-Word")
The Tesla Roadster: Sleek and Sexy Science InventingWorlds 2013-07-30 | Electric cars could be making a comeback starting with this "go anywhere" sports car from Tesla motors. (from Destination America's "G-Word")
A Fresh Look at Fresh Water - Through Biking! InventingWorlds 2013-07-23 | "The Aquaduct Team," a team of environmental designers, from Palo Alto, CA, have cooked a solution to issues of transportation and sanitation in the third world. (from Destination America's "G-Word")
Tommy Gun Gone Wrong - How We Invented Guns InventingWorlds 2013-07-16 | The Thompson Submachine Gun, aka the tommy gun, became a favorite of Chicago gangs in the early 1900's. (from Discovery Channel's "How We Invented Guns")See another invention that changed the modern city: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQjQHy...
Elmer Keiths Magic Bullet - How We Invented Guns InventingWorlds 2013-07-09 | Cowboy Elmer Keith designed the first magnum revolver cartridge through a dangerous mix of trial and error. (from Discovery Channel's "How We Invented Guns")See another invention that was improved out of necessity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdWloz...
Skyscrapers - On Top of the World InventingWorlds 2013-06-25 | The creation and design of a skyscraper is fantastic, and this program takes you into the history of these massive structures. (From Discovery Channel's "Understanding Skyscrapers")
Stepping Back to the AK 47 - How We Invented Guns InventingWorlds 2013-06-18 | The infamous AK-47 was designed by a 22 year old Russian soldier named Mikhail Kalashnikov, and became popular because of its durability, simplicity, and ease of use. (from Discovery Channel's "How We Invented Guns")See another invention that was simplified to great effect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsH8rWABgG8
The Flying Wing InventingWorlds 2013-05-21 | The flying wing design is currently only seen in the B-2 stealth bomber; commercial aircraft requires aircraft to be able to fly without the aid of computers (From Discovery Channel's "Driven to Invent")
First Transatlantic Passenger Flight InventingWorlds 2013-05-14 | Claude Dornier creates the first large passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean, by flying 20 meters above the water for 16 hours (From Discovery Channel's "Driven to Invent")
Colossal Plane Simulator InventingWorlds 2013-05-09 | The Airbus A380 presents engineers and pilots with massive challenges because of its colossal size, even requiring a special flight simulator (from Discovery Channel's "Driven to Invent")
The Monotracer InventingWorlds 2013-05-08 | The Monotracer combines a motorcycle, a jet plane, and a car into a completely enclosed two-wheel transportation machine. (From Discovery Channel's "NextWorld")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
Inventing the World Promo InventingWorlds 2013-05-06 | Inventions galore! Inventing the World is an international gathering place to celebrate inventions and the stories behind them.
Antigravity Aqueducts - Ancient Inventions InventingWorlds 2013-04-30 | Aqueducts work by allowing gravity to channel water to cities-- but what happens when the city is on a mountain? (From Discovery Channel's "Ancient Inventions")
Medieval Skyscrapers - Ancient Inventions InventingWorlds 2013-04-23 | "Skyscrapers" have existed since Ancient Roman times, reaching as high as eight floors (From Discovery Channel's "Ancient Inventions")
Hydrogen at Home- Cars! InventingWorlds 2013-04-09 | Honda is creating a new technology that can let anyone charge their hydrogen cars at home-- using the existing natural gas that many homes already run off of. (From Discovery Channel's "NextWorld")
Car on a Stick! InventingWorlds 2013-04-03 | Ross Lovegrove shares his design for "bubble cars" that drive themselves, and act as street lamps at night. (From Discovery Channel's "NextWorld")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
The Future of Commercial Flight InventingWorlds 2013-03-26 | Mass air transit is going to be radically different in the future - from the upcoming Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) to futuristic football field sized blimps. (From Discovery Channel's "NextWorld")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
Adrenaline Three-Wheelers: Cars and Motorcycles InventingWorlds 2013-03-19 | Designers are working on three-wheeled cars and motorcycles, which combine the breathless adrenaline rush of a motorcycle ride with more safety and comfort features. (From Discovery Channel's "NextWorld")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
The Original Soundtrack - How We Invented the World InventingWorlds 2013-03-18 | Download it Today! itunes.apple.com/album/how-we-invented-world-original/id607091813?v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1How We Invented the World: The Original Soundtrack by Rob Manning featuring the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra is now available on iTunes.
225 Miles to the Gallon Super Efficient Car InventingWorlds 2013-03-12 | The XR3 is a hybrid electric-diesel vehicle that can get up to 225 miles per gallon. (From Discovery Channel's "NextWorld")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
Bird Cage Brainstorm - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2013-03-01 | Inspiried by the bird cage, William Jenney invents the steel frame needed for skyscraper construction.
Citizen Journalists Capture Tsunami - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2013-03-01 | The 2004 Tsunami turns cell phones into both a journalistic device and a way to send photographic proof of survivors.
Future Foldable Car - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2013-03-01 | The Hiriko is an adorable new electric car that can fold up to fit into small spaces, making it highly efficient for city driving.
Joystick Moon Landing - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2013-03-01 | During the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong took manual control from the automated guidance system in order to land on the moon safety.
Refining Explosive Crude Oil - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2013-03-01 | In 1911, Dr. William Burton refines gasoline for the first time using heat and pressure - making it a viable fuel for cars.
Death-Proof Elevator - How We Invented the World InventingWorlds 2013-03-01 | In 1852, Elijah Otis designed the first safety elevator by re-purposing a flat leaf spring from a wagon, which allows us to build taller and safer buildings.
Where is the Tallest Building? - Skyscrapers InventingWorlds 2013-02-25 | Standing atop the Sears Tower, the sky deck observation area attracts almost 2 million people per year and growing. (From Discovery Channel's "Understanding Skyscrapers")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
Future Cell Phones - Extinction of Cas, Body Integration and more! InventingWorlds 2013-02-11 | What will future cell phones be like? Various experts guess at future features like body integration, medical uses, and the extinction of cash. (From Discovery Channel's "Cell Phone Revolution")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
The Car Plane! Terrafugia. InventingWorlds 2013-02-06 | The car-plane has been invented! Inventor Carl Dietrich talks to Dean about his dream come true and how it might be the transportation of the future. (From Discovery Channel's "Dean of Invention")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
The NASA Personal Puffin Flying Machine - Personal Aircraft InventingWorlds 2013-01-07 | NASA is developing an advanced personal flight vehicle named the Puffin-- it can take off from anywhere, including your backyard! (From Discovery Channel's "Dean of Invention")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
Creating Timelapse Video - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2013-01-04 | Timelapse Photographer Mario Muth explains how he takes individual still photos and combines them to create a speeded up video effect.
Robot Photographer - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2013-01-04 | Capturing massive buildings with cameras is quite challenging, but Timelapse Photographer Mario Muth has created a drone to take pictures while moving.
Heaven, Earth, and Money- Skyscrapers InventingWorlds 2013-01-03 | Skyscrapers were initially created to get closer to God, however sentiments quickly change to money during the industrial revolution. (From Discovery Channel's "Understanding Skyscrapers")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
The Potential of Electric Cars - How We Invented the World InventingWorlds 2012-12-14 | Inventor James Dyson and Suzi Perry discuss the potential of the electric car. (From Discovery Channel's "How We Invented the World")
The Wright Brothers with James Dyson and Suzi Perry- How We Invented the World InventingWorlds 2012-12-14 | James Dyson and Suzi Perry discuss the Wright Brothers and the pivotal role they played in aviation's history. (From Discovery Channel's "How We Invented the World")
The Attraction of Speed with Suzi Perry and Stirling Moss - How We Invented the World InventingWorlds 2012-12-14 | Sir Stirling Moss and Suzi Perry explain why speed has such an intoxicating effect. (From Discovery Channel's How We Invented the World")
The Mini Revolution with James Dyson and Suzi Perry- How We Invented the World InventingWorlds 2012-12-14 | When the Mini with its no thrills design came into production it provided an affordable means of transport and remains a design icon to this day. (From Discovery Channel's "How We Invented the World")
Why An Orchestra Beats Computers - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2012-12-13 | The creators of the series' musical score show why using a live orchestra produces a far superior sound than digital software.
Capturing Skyscrapers - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2012-12-10 | Series Director Jonathan Rudd describes the rewards and challenges of filming large skyscrapers and the significance of this important invention.
Filming the Gherkin - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2012-12-10 | Series Director Jonathan Rudd discusses his experience filming London's most loved landmark, the Gherkin.
Growing Vegetables on a Grocery Store - Skyscrapers InventingWorlds 2012-12-10 | Eli Zabar struggled with finding fresh produce for his Manhatten grocery store -- so he started growing it on top of his grocery store. (From Discovery Channel's "Mega Engineering")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld
Composing Invention Music - How We Invented The World InventingWorlds 2012-12-07 | Composer Rob Manning describes how he created the score for the series using a complex process of composing digital music and then converting it into a score for a live orchestra. (From Discovery Channel's "How We Invented the World")Become a fan here! facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!
