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Building a full-scale model of the world's largest planned telescope mirrorOn October 15, 2011, the European Southern Observatory invited the public to its Garching headquarters to construct a full-size mock-up of the European Extremely Large Telescope m…
Building a functional 1-bit binary half-adder using rockets in Kerbal Space ProgramScott Manley showcases a bizarre engineering feat: a 1-bit half-adder constructed entirely within the game Kerbal Space Program. By repurposing docking ports, probes, and action g…
Building a home on Mars requires more than just landing a spacecraftLiving on the Red Planet presents immense engineering hurdles. Beyond extreme temperature shifts and month-long dust storms, humans must solve vital issues regarding shelter, oxyg…
Building a home that accommodates the needs of wounded veteransThis video follows the completion of a special project where the crew of This Old House partnered with Homes for Our Troops to build an accessible residence.
Building a kitchen knife set: which three blades actually matter?When assembling an initial collection of knives, determining which tools to acquire first is vital. This video explores the best types of knives to buy, from chef's knives to pari…
Building a laboratory in the vacuum of space was a high-stakes gambleWitness the unprecedented engineering required to construct the International Space Station. This documentary explores how astronauts and Mission Control navigated life-threatenin…- Building a long-term habitation module for deep space missionsAs planetary departure windows approach, Scott Manley prepares for extended voyages by launching the first component of a new space station. This video explores the engineering ch…
Building a massive, impractical space carrier in Kerbal Space ProgramScott Manley attempts to construct a colossal Orion-class space carrier within Kerbal Space Program. This video demonstrates the extreme technical limitations of the game when pus…
Building a miniature empire: the massive scale of Legoland MalaysiaBeyond the colorful bricks lies a complex feat of engineering and investment. From a RM720 million theme park to 1:20 scale replicas of Asian landmarks, discover how this Malaysia…
Building a new floor beneath a house suspended in mid-airWatch the crew navigate a complex construction sequence where they must build an entirely new first floor while the Bay Head cottage remains elevated on temporary supports.
Building a planetary factory to save a dying EarthYou are a Pioneer, dropped onto an alien world with nothing but basic tools. Your mission: automate everything. From conveyor belts to massive space elevators, you must feed the i…
Building a spaceship is only the beginning of the journeyEmpyrion: Galactic Survival expands the boundaries of space survival by blending interstellar travel with detailed planetary exploration. This video explores how the game balances…
Building a unified global platform for monitoring the planet's largest freshwater resourceResearchers outlining a vision for global groundwater management found that while progress is being made, groundwater has historically been simplified or excluded from global mode…
Building a vocabulary of radical acceptance for the next generationLindsay Amer explores why teaching children about gender and sexuality is essential for fostering empathy. By providing kids with the language to express their identities, we can …
Building and breaking ships in Wayward Terran FrontierThis video introduces Wayward Terran Frontier, a space simulation that evolves from a basic tech demo into a polished experience focused on tile-based spaceship construction and d…
Building bases and exploring worlds in the low-poly universe of AstroneerThis video showcases Astroneer, a space-themed survival and exploration game from System Era. Discover how its distinct low-poly aesthetic sets it apart from other titles featurin…
Building empathy by teaching children the language of identityLindsay Amer explores why providing children with a clear vocabulary for gender and sexuality is essential for fostering radical acceptance. The video explains how early education…- Building Furniture: Why Disassembly is the Ultimate Design Feature?Constructing a functional clothes rack from oak is straightforward, but the true ingenuity lies in its design. By incorporating reusable hardware, the structure achieves portabili…
Building Information Modelling is a powerful tool, but it is not a magic wandBuilding Information Modelling promises a more collaborative and profitable construction industry, yet exaggerated expectations often cloud its reality. While it can fundamentally…
Building Information Modelling is not just software, it is the digitisation of an entire industry.Building Information Modelling, or BIM, is often mistaken for a simple software tool. In reality, it is a fundamental shift in how we design and deliver built assets. By digitisin…
Building massive spacecraft with the new B9 Aerospace updateAfter a nine-month hiatus in development, a new team has released an experimental update for the popular B9 Aerospace mod, introducing parts designed for constructing truly massiv…
Building molecular stability with Lego bricksHow do chemical systems resist sudden changes in acidity? This video uses Lego models to visualize the molecular components required to create a buffer, making abstract chemistry …
Building resilience in a world of constant global disruptionSupply chain failures are an old problem facing new challenges like pandemics and natural disasters. Global trade expert Dustin Burke explains how companies can move beyond reacti…- Building the infrastructure for privacy-preserving machine learningA comprehensive review of federated learning systems found that as data privacy becomes a global concern, there is a growing need for specialized infrastructures. Researchers anal…
Building the infrastructure for remote space operationsAs mission complexity grows, managing spacecraft beyond the horizon becomes impossible without a dedicated network. This video follows the construction of a vital satellite format…
Building the world's most ambitious observatory at 5,000 metres above sea levelHigh in the Chilean Andes, engineers are assembling the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array. This massive project, known as ALMA, will eventually link 66 antennas to obse…
Building things now absorbs about 13 percent of the world economyGlobal spending on construction nearly tripled in a decade, from about 4 trillion dollars in 2012 to more than 11 trillion in 2022, and forecasts point toward 14.8 trillion by 203…
Building underwater tunnels is more like docking a spacecraft than drilling a hole.Immersed tube construction is a unique engineering feat that defies the conventional idea of tunneling. Instead of boring through earth, engineers assemble massive sections underw…
Building worlds without enemies: the art of the management simulationIn most video games, the goal is to defeat an opponent. In construction and management simulations, the challenge is entirely different. Instead of combat, players navigate comple…
Buildings have eyes: How architecture reveals the hidden mechanics of violenceCan a wall tell the story of a crime? Eyal Weizman uses forensic architecture to prove that the built environment is never neutral. By analyzing spatial, visual, and aural data, h…
Built as a national monument to victory, this school became a pioneer in wellbeingWellington College began as a memorial to the Duke of Wellington’s military triumphs, originally serving the children of deceased army officers. Today, this Berkshire institution …
Built by convicts and designed for isolation, this fortress became a modern heritage site.Fremantle Prison began as a colonial convict establishment in 1850, eventually evolving into a maximum-security facility that defined Western Australian penal history. After 141 y…
Built from scratch, Malaysia’s administrative capital is a deliberate experiment in modern governance.Conceived in the 1990s to relieve the congestion of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya was designed as an intelligent garden city. This purpose-built administrative hub, constructed at a cos…
Built on a demolished suburb, Brisbane Airport is a massive feat of land engineeringTo construct Brisbane Airport, planners did not just build a runway; they erased an entire residential suburb called Cribb Island. By pumping millions of cubic meters of sand from…
Built on a volcanic bed, this campus is a masterpiece of modern urban design.Mexico City's Ciudad Universitaria is more than a university; it is a sprawling, UNESCO-recognized landscape where modern architecture meets ancient geology. Constructed atop a so…
Built on Inca ruins, Cusco Cathedral is a masterpiece of colonial architectural fusionThe Cathedral of Cusco stands on the foundations of an ancient Inca palace, representing a complex collision of cultures. Completed in 1654, this UNESCO World Heritage site blends…
Built on Maya Ti’ho, named for Roman ruins in SpainMérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, stands about 35 kilometres inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Spanish conquistadors founded it in 1542 on the Maya city of Ti’ho, nam…
Built on permafrost and forced labor, Norilsk is the world's northernmost industrial giant.Deep inside the Arctic Circle, Norilsk stands as a testament to extreme human endurance. Founded as a Gulag labor camp in 1935, this closed Russian city sits atop some of the larg…
Built on the Atlantic, this Moroccan landmark features a roof that opens to stars.The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is a feat of modern engineering and traditional artistry. Perched partially over the ocean, it boasts the world's second-tallest minaret and a r…
Built to defy fire, this sprawling estate became a stage for modern pop cultureOtto Hermann Kahn commissioned Oheka Castle to be a fireproof sanctuary after a previous home burned down. Today, the 127-room mansion is a legendary venue for celebrities and fil…
Built without steel or concrete, this massive Hindu temple complex defies modern construction norms.Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi is a marvel of traditional architecture, constructed entirely without ferrous metals. Completed in 2005, this sprawling campus serves as a cultura…
Bujumbura: The resilient port city navigating a transition from political capital to economic hubBujumbura, the largest city in Burundi, sits on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Once the nation's political heart, it is now undergoing a major transition to become the country's d…
Bukayo Saka joined Arsenal at seven and grew into the club's talismanBukayo Saka walked into Arsenal's Hale End academy aged seven and has never played first-team football anywhere else. He first broke through covering at left-back, scored the club…
Bukhara: The Ancient Silk Road City That Once Served as a Global Slave CapitalBukhara is a historic Uzbek city with a name possibly derived from a Buddhist term for monastery. Once a thriving Silk Road hub and intellectual center of the Islamic Golden Age, …
Bulacan: The Philippine province that birthed a republic and grew from cotton fieldsNamed for the cotton plants that once thrived in its soil, Bulacan is a central Philippine province with a storied past. From serving as the birthplace of Asia's first constitutio…- Bulawayo: The Ndebele Kingdom That Became Zimbabwe’s Industrial and Cultural HeartBulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, rose from the ruins of a royal Ndebele kraal to become a vital industrial hub. Founded in the 1840s, it has survived colonial conquest, s…
Bulbul means nightingale in Persian—but not in English birdingBulbuls belong to Pycnonotidae, medium passerines that also include greenbuls, brownbuls, leafloves and bristlebills. George Robert Gray named the group in 1840 as a thrush subfam…
Bulgakov burned his masterpiece, just as his hero the Master doesIn 1930 Mikhail Bulgakov threw the first draft of his novel about the devil in Moscow into the fire, convinced he had no future as a Soviet writer. He started again, kept revising…
Bulgaria and Serbia both claim rakia, and each points to medieval evidenceRakia is the Balkans' fruit brandy, usually bottled at 40 per cent alcohol, though homemade batches can reach 80. Who invented it is a matter of national pride. Bulgaria cites an …
Bulgaria secures its first Eurovision victory after decades of near missesAfter fifteen appearances and a string of non-qualifications, Bulgaria has finally reached the top. Following a historic win in 2026, the nation has broken records for victory mar…
Bulgaria's gamble: How a surprise attack triggered a catastrophic collapse in the BalkansIn 1913, Bulgaria launched an unprovoked, secret offensive against its former allies, Serbia and Greece. The goal was to secure disputed Macedonian territory, but the maneuver bac…
Bulgaria's Parliament: A Legislative Body That Has Frequently Moved Between Historic BuildingsThe Bulgarian National Assembly is a unicameral parliament with a history of shifting its physical home. From its 1879 inception to the present day, the legislature has navigated …- Bulgaria's seaside city of Varna holds the world's oldest gold treasureGraves unearthed in Varna in 1974 contained more than 3,000 gold objects dated to around 4600 to 4200 BC, the oldest large find of worked gold anywhere. The city built on top of t…
- Bulgaria's top flight shrinks as a historic era of dominance endsThe 2026–27 First Professional Football League marks a pivot point for Bulgarian football. With a reduced field of 14 teams and the departure of long-standing stalwarts, the leagu…
Bulgaria’s New Political Force Blends Left-Wing Economics With Traditionalist National ValuesProgressive Bulgaria emerged in 2026 as a unique political coalition, securing a parliamentary majority under the leadership of Rumen Radev. By marrying social democratic economic…
Bulgaria’s second empire crushed Latins at AdrianopleBetween 1185 and 1396 the Second Bulgarian Empire revived Balkan power after more than a century and a half of Byzantine rule. Under Kaloyan and Ivan Asen II it dominated the peni…- Bulgaria’s Stara Planina named a whole peninsula by accidentThe Balkan Mountains run about 560 kilometres from Vrashka Chuka on the Bulgaria–Serbia border east to the Black Sea, dividing Black Sea and Aegean drainages along much of their c…
Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev turned a career-defining cut into a hunger for victoryKnown as The Cobra, Bulgarian professional boxer Kubrat Pulev has navigated a complex path through amateur championships and high-stakes professional bouts. From Olympic disappoin…
Bulgogi is the ancient Korean art of fire-grilled meat, evolved for modern palates.Literally translating to fire meat, bulgogi is a cornerstone of Korean cuisine. While its roots stretch back to the Goguryeo era, this dish of thinly sliced, marinated beef has tr…
Bulletstorm turned the first-person shooter into a high-speed, creative puzzle of violent destructionReleased in 2011, this shooter traded standard military realism for a system that rewarded players for killing enemies in the most imaginative ways possible. By treating combat li…