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How Singapore Solved High-Rise Child Falls
Episode 3871
When your front door opens onto a balcony 150 feet up, baby gates won't save you. In Hong Kong and Singapore, where 90% of the population lives in to…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Laser Engravers for Home Labs: Are They Worth It?
Episode 3870
Daniel is mid-move with a rat's nest of home lab cables and a handheld engraver he loves. But should he go full laser? We test three common assumptio…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How a Bendy Stick Transmits Torque
Episode 3869
Ever used a flexible screwdriver extension and wondered how a bendy cable can transmit torque? We explore the counter-wound wire layers, the physics …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why Your Super Glue Fails (And How a Dremel Fixes It)
Episode 3868
Most Dremel owners use only 10% of what their tool can do. This episode explores the physics of high-speed rotary abrasion — from micro-chipping surf…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Drill, Impact Driver, or Hammer Drill? The Real Difference
Episode 3867
Buying a drill seems simple—until you snap a bit in tile or burn out a motor on concrete. This episode breaks down the three drill types (regular dri…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
What's Actually Inside Your Plastic Storage Bin?
Episode 3866
That cheap plastic bin you just bought might feel like a good deal, but the material science inside tells a different story. We break down the hidden…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Spudger Problem: Thin vs Strong
Episode 3865
Every repairer knows the pain of a bent spudger tip mid-job. This episode dives into the physics behind that failure — the cube law, yield strength, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to ID Mystery Metal Before You Drill
Episode 3864
When you pick up an unmarked piece of metal from an electronics enclosure or surplus part, how do you know what you're actually dealing with — and wh…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mohs Scale to Dremel Bits: What to Buy First
Episode 3863
Ever wondered what actually happens when a rotary bit hits a surface? This episode covers the physics of engraving — the Mohs hardness scale, the har…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Why Your Books Got the City Centre Wrong
Episode 3862
Daniel grew up reading Orwell and Frank McCourt, absorbing the idea that city centres are synonymous with poverty. Then he moved to Jerusalem and wat…
1 month, 2 weeks ago