Things You Need to Know…About Engineering: James May's Things You Need to KnowJames May uncovers the fascinating science of engineering, giving the real ‘nuts and bolts’ account of how things really work—from the wheel to the Saturn V rocket. Through animation and motion graphics, James reveals the answers to several questions. How have smart men with spanners managed to change the world? What did steam ever do for us? What is the smartest machine? When can I move to Mars? Learn who has been building skyscrapers for millions of years, what a football has to do with nanotechnology, and how a 180 mph chicken gun and foul-tasting tea can help keep you safe on a plane.
2012, BBC Worldwide Learning. 44 minutes.