Most Significant Bit

These episodes are created by students at Purdue Polytechnic Institute to explore connections between engineering, arts, and humanities.

Eco-Friendly Waste Management

This episode discusses eco-friendly waste management and disposal.

08-08
06:22

Creation of Velcro

In this episode, Max will be discussing the Creation of Velcro.

08-08
07:25

DNA Data Storage

In this episode, Enzo will be discussing DNA data storage.

08-08
05:17

Honeycomb Structures

In this episode of the Most Significant Bit, Ahmed will be discussing the world of honeycomb structures in modern day engineering and manufacturing. 

08-08
05:15

Gull Wings in Aviation

In this episode, Ryan will be talking about gull wings in aviation.

08-08
05:32

Shark Scales

In this episode, Shark Scale-inspired designs.

08-08
07:05

Less Painful Needle

In this episode, David will be discussing a less painful needle inspired by the mosquito.

08-08
05:09

BioWatts

In this episode, David will be discussing biomimicry in manufacturing, with a close look at solar panels inspired by photosynthesis!

08-08
05:19

Graphene Aerogel

In this episode, Joshua will be discussing the application of nature-inspired graphene-aerogel.

08-08
05:54

Bipedal Technology

In this episode, Dave M will be discussing how Bi-pedal technology has intergrated into industry.

08-08
09:01

Mole Cricket Megaphone

In this episode, Dawn discusses the fascinating structures built by mole crickets.

08-08
05:46

Corvette's Inspiration from Nature

In this episode, Franco will be discussing how Corvette’s design and technology evolved over time, with a surprising connection to nature.

08-08
05:12

Wind Turbines

In this episode Matt discusses how Humpbacks whales are changing the world of wind turbines. 

08-08
05:36

Self-Cleaning Surfaces

In this episode, Bradley will be discussing bio-mimicry of the lotus leaf.

08-08
05:16

Ant Colony Algorithms

In this episode, Gen will be discussing ant colony algorithms.

08-08
07:19

Efficient and Quiet Fins

In this episode, Aruzhan will be discussing how the fin of a humpback whale became the key to more efficient and quieter turbine designs.

08-08
03:38

High-Speed Revolution

In this episode, Elijah will be discussing an interesting story of when nature inspired a high-speed revolution, which is the Japanese Shinkansen Bullet train and a tiny, diving bird. 

08-08
05:28

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

In this episode, Anmol will be discussing autonomous underwater vehicles. 

08-08
04:13

Snake Skin Shoes

In this episode, Brooke will be discussing snake skin inspired shoes for increased traction.

08-08
05:36

Self-Healing Materials

In this episode, Kenny will be discussing self-healing materials inspired by biomimicry.

08-08
04:35

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