Unprofessional Engineering
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
CNC Machining for the Engineer - Episode 41
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever think of turning your ideas into a reality? With CNC machining and CAM software, you can turn a block of metal into anything you want. Spe...
Drones: Fun Toys or War Machines of DEATH?!? - Episode 40
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can't go online without stumbling across an article about drones these days. Drone racing, police drones, military drones, or just drones for cree...
Deep Sea Exploration - Episode 39
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever think about what is lurking at the bottom of the ocean? We take a look at how people are exploring the depths and what they are finding!
Crazy World War 2 Weapons - Episode 38
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Necessity might be the mother of invention, but war is the father of crazy ideas. Specifically, crazy German ideas. From boiling seas using the sun to...
Top 10 Inventions of All Time - Episode 37
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think the greatest inventions of all time are? Don't think too hard because we just debated the top 10 and have compiled the perfect list ...
Aircraft Carriers - How To Engineer A Floating City - Episode 36
12 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing takes more engineering than an aircraft carrier! Learn how these floating cities are constructed, powered, manned, and most importantly, what ...
Pinewood Derby - Engineering Your Way to Victory - Episode 35
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to finally beat that dad that always wins the pinewood derby? I mean, help your child to win... We have the tips for you! By using some si...
Trends in 3D Printing: Current and Future - Episode 34
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in 3D printing and how it is going to be changing the world in the future? As it is already changing the medical, automotive, space...
Panama Canal - A story of revolution, construction and death...lots of death - Episode 33
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
25,000 dead, 750 ton metal doors, 60,000,000 pounds of dynamite. This modern marvel has it all!! Join us for a quick run down of all things Panama Can...
How Coffee Is Made: Bean to Cup - Episode 32
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I know you drink far too much coffee every day, but do you know how much engineering, effort and testing goes into each cup? We'll walk you through se...
Gas vs Electric - Lawn equipment battle royale - Episode 31
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the battle between gas and electric, who will come out on top to be the king of lawn care?! OK, so maybe it isn't as hardcore as the Royal Rumble, ...
Truck Lifts - Jacked up trucks aren't just for rednecks! - Episode 30
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Going off roading or just have a Napoleon complex? Lifting your truck might be for you. Learn about the difference between body and suspension lifts, ...
Beer - The science behind making the nectar of the gods - Episode 29
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Beer might seem like the best thing in the world, and it is! But a lot of science and experimentation goes into each one. We'll break down how you can...
Artificial Intelligence - AI...no...not the crappy movie - Episode 28
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Remember watching Terminator and thinking that could never happen? Or maybe that it would be scary if it did? Yeah, it isn't that far off. Machines ar...
Space Stations - History, construction & hoping they don't crash - Episode 27
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars and Star Trek aren't that far off! We already have people living in space for extended periods of time, and even are looking into creating s...
The Maker Movement - How do makers actually make? - Episode 26
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the term "maker" and wondered what that means? Mostly it means dirty hipster, but there might actually be some good involved. In this e...
Hyperloop - Elon's idea for the future of travel - Episode 25
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you're up on the latest technology, or pretty much just watch the news, you've been hearing a lot about the Hyperloop planned to go between San Fra...
Radio - Have radio waves get to your car - Episode 24
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to think how radio signals get transmitted from the station to your car, and all the cars around you? Or ask yourself what the d...
Roller Coasters - Giant death traps. For real... - Episode 23
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When is the last time you were on a roller coaster? The thrill of a huge drop, the rush of traveling 150 miles per hour, throwing up after. Well, you'...
Living Off the Grid - Could you survive? - Episode 22
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Living off the grid seems like a great idea! No one to bother you, no job to bother you, no responsibility... you know, except for your survival. We b...
Winter Tires - Are your tires safe for winter? - Episode 21
17 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Do you live somewhere that doesn't get snow? Don't bother listening. Otherwise, this episode will save your life!! Well, maybe not save your life, but...
Stem Cells - How are they changing the world? - Episode 20
17 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out that stem cells are basically the most amazing thing in the world. Starting with 1, your entire body is built, and then they continue to ...
Skyscrapers - Earthquake proofing the worlds tallest buildings - Episode 19
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
More engineering goes into keeping the tallest buildings in the world standing than the actual construction itself! That might not be entirely accurat...
Prosthetics - Wow, this technology is life changing. Literally. - Episode 18
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know people have been using prosthetic for over 4,000 years? Did you know scientists can now reroute brain signals to control prosthetic limbs...
Solar Power - Saving the world or just costing me money? - Episode 17
21 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you've all seen solar panels somewhere, but do you know how they produce electricity, or how many you would need to power your house? Probabl...
Breathalyzers - Myth busting on beating them and how they work - Episode 16
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you've had a few drinks and need to get home? Hopefully you call an Uber, but if not, you might be in line for a breathalyzer test...
Ship Building, Viking Style - Old boats, like, Vikings and Columbus. Yeah, old. - Episode 15
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, ship building of today is impressive, but try building a sea worthy vessel with just an ax! Yeah, that's what the Vikings were able to do. AMAZI...
Fission vs Fusion - Episode 14
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the craziest science out there revolves around fission and fusion, and it turns out scientists don't really know all that much about either. W...
Haunted Houses - How do they create all those special effects? - Episode 13
29 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves Halloween. Free candy, not getting judged for dressing up, and best of all, haunted houses! In this episode, we take a look at the engi...
Punkin Chunkin -Air cannons, catapults and trebuchets: Redneck fun! - Episode 12
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to shoot a pumpkin a mile through the air? Of course you have, and punkin' chunkin' gives you that chance. Embrace your inner red...
Cars Of The Future - Self driving, electric, flying and more! - Episode 11
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I know, you won't be able to afford any of the cars of the future, but why not dream a little? We'll break down what's headed our way in the next 10 y...
Hoover Dam - Yeah, you won't believe what all went into it - Episode 10
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Hoover dam is amazing! It's big, it holds back all sorts of water, and maybe there are people buried inside of it! What else could you ask for?!! ...
3D Printers - Which one is right for you and what's the difference - Episode 9
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
3D printing is one of the hottest technologies around, but what do you know about it? We’re looking to break down the different types of materials a...
Fishing: Rods, reels, lures... and fish stories of course - Episode 8
16 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be in the Bassmaster classic? This probably isn't going to get you there, but if you're interested in fishing or just want to listen to how li...
Roads: Potholes, pavement and how they started - Episode 1
28 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At long last, here is the never released episode 1! In this episode we take a look at the history of roads from cavemen stomping around on a path to t...
Bridges: There's more to those things than you know, I swear. - Episode 7
21 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bridges are all over the place, from a log across a river to the Golden Gate bridge, which isn't even golden, but whatever... Their construction, upke...
Fireworks: Make them at home, kids! Or, how do they work? - Episode 6
14 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've all sat around on the 4th of July, or some other celebration, and watched the amazing fireworks displays. But do you know how they make the diff...
The Light Bulb: Do you know the true story? - Episode 5
07 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I bet you think you know the story of the light bulb, right? Well, I bet you're wrong. It's an amazing history of trial and error, thievery, and some ...
Carni Games: How the games are rigged! - Episode 4
31 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You can admit it. You've played carnival games before, and you've lost. We all have! In fact, it is almost impossible for you to win at most of these ...
What Is Unprofessional Engineering?
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Think of Unprofessional Engineering as education mixed with entertainment. It's like Stuff You Should Know, but with a little more science and a lot l...
Helmets: Helpful? Useless? Getting better? - Episode 3
23 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As concussions become a larger issue in sports today, we take a look at how helmets have changed over the years, how much they help, and future trends...
Smokers: How do they work and how to cook your meat - Episode 2
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like smoking meat is becoming more and more popular, but do you know how they work? What temperature do you cook at? What would do you use fo...