Elevator Pitch: Dumbo’s EARodynamics
During their glider tests, the Wright brothers utilised an equation for lift that incorporated Smeaton’s coefficient—a value representing air pressure force—but their gliders underperformed, prompting them to question the accuracy of this coefficient and Lilienthal’s lift data. Through wind tunnel experiments in 1901, they determined that the accepted Smeaton coefficient Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: Just horsin’ around
Historically, horses have been essential to human civilization. Before the advent of steam engines, they were the primary source of power for transportation, agriculture, and industry. Horses played a crucial role in plowing fields, allowing for increased agricultural productivity and food supply.[1] Their strength and endurance made them indispensable in Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: Weihnachtsmann & Co. KG – not only warming your heart, but also the planet
The series „Weichnachtsmann & Co. KG“ (The Secret World of Santa Claus) depicts Santa Claus and his elves preparing for Christmas in their workshop at the North Pole. To create an adequate supply of presents for children worldwide, their toy machine is capable of producing gifts seemingly from thin air. Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: A Dead Theory about Supercritcal Fluids
The formation of supercritical fluids (SCFs) occurs when a substance is subjected to conditions above its critical temperature and pressure. At these elevated conditions, the distinction between liquid and gas phases of the substance become less distinct, resulting in the formation of a supercritical fluid. In this supercritical state, the Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: Could Dragons Breathe Fire? An Analysis of Biological Feasibility
Dragons are part of folk tales all over the world, and their appearance varies according to time and region. For the sake of simplicity, this article will only consider the Western European dragon of the High Middle Ages. It was often described as winged, horned and able to breathe fire.[1] Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: „Bat“ter save than sorry: the science behind the shark repellentbat-spray
There was a total of 69[1] shark attacks worldwide in 2023. Despite having a 1 in 4,332,817 chance of dying, only few are prepared to defend themselves against such an event.[2] Fortunately, Batman had already used an effective weapon in 1966 when he fought the exploding shark that was sent Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: The chemistry behind terraforming the planet Arrakis
Wherever there is a dry planet, there is also talk of terraforming. This dream not only inspires humans when they look at Mars, but also the Fremen who live on Arrakis. This harsh desert planet is located in the Canopus star system and is the origin of the spice, which Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: Why You Should Think Small: Exploring the Sustainability of Hobbit Homes
This article aims to be the first of its kind to assess the sustainability of Hobbit holes as it is becoming increasingly important to find new and sustainable living alternatives. The Hobbits‘ ‚down to (middle) earth‘ approach to housing is characterized by organic shapes and the fact, that they are Weiterlesen…
Elevator Pitch: der Discobreak Ein kleiner Schritt für die Lehrenden – ein großer Schritt für die Menschheit
Die WHO (World Health Organisation) berichtet seit geraumer Zeit über die Zunahme an unsportlichen jungen Erwachsenen. Dem muss vehement entgegengetreten werden! Dieser Artikel stellt den Discobreak vor und wie er uns dabei hilft, die Utopie einer gesunden Gesellschaft zu verwirklichen.[1] Eine Studie, die die Gesundheitsrisiken von 447 Büroangestellten mit einer Weiterlesen…