Kingda Ka redefines thrill rides with record-breaking speed and height.

Upstop wheels apply friction under the tracks to prevent roller coasters from derailing during zero-G drops and turns.

A hidden catapult launch system propels the 10-ton coaster up a 90-degree incline.

Kevlar's strands form hydrogen bonds that stick like glue.

Special chemicals give even water what looks like magical properties.

How the ISS can help us explore and colonize the solar system.

Using advanced robotics and 6,000 workers, Tesla's factory can produce 2,000 electric cars per week.

The "Tortoise" was built by William Grey Walter in 1948 and used sensors for light and movement to form a simple nervous system.

The US Navy's new coastal vessels use the latest technology to achieve amazing speed and agility.

Instead of a propeller and a rudder, LCS ships use high-powered water jets for propulsion and maneuvering.

The new Littoral Combat Ships use a trimaran design for greater speed, agility, and stability.

Amazing statistics about the world's tallest free-standing tower.

The tower is almost double the height of Chicago's Hancock Center -- but on a footprint 51% smaller.

Sound mirrors helped Great Britain detect enemy aircraft during World War One.

Located in Cornwall, England, these biomes are home to many diverse climates and environments.

Did you know billiard balls were originally made of ivory?

Using advanced robotics and 6,000 workers, Tesla's factory can produce 2,000 electric cars per week.

The "Tortoise" was built by William Grey Walter in 1948 and used sensors for light and movement to form a simple nervous system.

The number one rule of submarine escape is "never ever hold your breath."

Kevlar's strands form hydrogen bonds that stick like glue.

Modern submarines can dive up to 240 meters underwater. When the crew is ready to submerge, external tanks that are normally filled with air, open to receive water. This makes the ship slightly negatively buoyant.

Special chemicals give even water what looks like magical properties.

A hidden catapult launch system propels the 10-ton coaster up a 90-degree incline.

The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe at 309.6 meters. It has enough glass panels to cover 130 basketball courts!

Upstop wheels apply friction under the tracks to prevent roller coasters from derailing during zero-G drops and turns.

The Shard skyscraper in London is taller than the Eiffel Tower. In order to construct this beastly building, engineers used a giant slipform rig.

In the 1880's, Minneapolis was known as the flour capitol of the world. To keep up with production needs, engineers designed the ultimate silo.

Harmony of the Seas is as tall as London's Tower Bridge and as wide as a soccer. It required 50 thousand tons of steel to build!

A safe’s lock has 1.2 million possible combinations to choose from. Good luck cracking that code!

Over 100 precision components help this wristwatch keep time.

With just a little over 40 components, toilets are able to flush and reset in four seconds flat.

The blisteringly cold metal jacket within this ice maker can freeze water in mere seconds. Did you know one of these machines can chill over 7,000 drinks per day?!