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    Petroleum Product of the Week: Hairspray(Post)

    Before the musical and before the hair commercials, hairspray's history started out, well, outside of the beauty industry. Over time, it's become a cultural phenomenon that helped create hair

    Finally, a drone with a cockpit...(Post)

    Have you flown your friend's drone yet? 90% of your efforts will likely end up with you crashing the miniature copter into a tree, or a lightpost, or a brick wall, or a human being. Ho

    First Flying Cars to Begin Rolling (Flying) Out in 2016(Post)

    Some people have been waiting all their lives to see a flying car. Not only is the technology behind a flying automobile already real, but it is also already on sale. Today, for a mere

    The New Manufacturing Method To Drastically Improve Aircraft Design(Post)

    Advanced manufacturing technologies are quite literally reshaping the face of aviation. Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is currently developing two techniques to create engine p

    The Curious Fame of the Hydraulic Press Channel Guy (and some GIFs, of course)(Post)

    The Famed Hydraulic Press Channel Guy We've all been there: caught in the midst of a violent battle of emotions, so utterly perplexed that we just have to ask the universe —why?  That

    The Evolution of Trains: A Brief History(Post)

    Trains kicked off a massive change in the way that we do things as a civilization, and they continue to evolve as technology develops. Before trains, it took months to cross a country.

    Petroleum Product of the Week: Bicycles(Post)

    As the weather warms, it's time to bring out our bicycles and get back to riding! There's nothing to me that's more peaceful than riding my bike along the riverfront on a nice, warm day.

    Bakelite: The Material of a Thousand Uses(Post)

    Bakelite is a unique type of plastic that, similar to gold and silver, makes jewelry valuable. Bakelite's value comes in a different form largely because it's vintage; however, there are frau

    The Story Behind WD-40(Post)

    WD-40 is a celebrity amongst fellow lubricants. It's become a household name over the years, and rightfully so, but how familiar are you with it its history, creation, creator? Norman

    The History Behind Diesel Train Engines(Post)

    I've always loved trains; there's just something magical about them (possibly thanks to a certain wizard we all know). And that magic was a powerful part of why they had such a big imp

    Blast the Weeds Away: One Man's Approach to Organic Farming(Post)

    Agricultural Sandblasting in the Age of Recycling You might be asking yourself, what does recycling have to do with sandblasting? And what does sandblasting have to do with agriculture? Historically

    Trending: Aircraft Capsule Intends to Increase Aviation Safety(Post)

    Is a detachable cabin a detachment from reality? Throughout the past week or so, social media platforms have seen an influx of shares regarding a drastic design for a "safer" airplane. Th