☀️ Australia is generating too much solar power and The engineering marvels of STOVL: the Harrier and F-35B

Check out this week's top 5 IE Originals videos, featuring the most fascinating stories in science, engineering, and tech.

Is the US Building a New Ekranoplan?

The Caspian Sea Monster was one of the Soviet Union’s secret projects, designed to fly across the water faster than any ship, thanks to the ground effect. Though the Caspian Sea Monster is dead, its science lives on. Will a new Sea Monster soon dominate the waves?

Harrier and F-35B: Mastering Vertical Takeoff and Landing in Modern Warfare

STOVL fighters like Harrier and F35B transform the strategic landscape, enabling forces to project airpower from virtually anywhere. Whether supporting troops in rugged terrain, enhancing naval operations, or operating from makeshift bases in conflict zones, these jets redefine the possibilities of modern warfare, showcasing the pinnacle of aviation engineering and innovation.

Australia Is Generating Too Much Solar Power

Can there be such a thing as too much sun? According to Australia, yes. With over 650,000 solar-paneled homes, the country’s power grid strains under a surplus of solar energy. The unlikely solution? A bet between Elon Musk and Mike Cannon-Brookes.

Meet the Lead Spitting Giants: M134, GAU-8 Avenger, and XM13

If you love massive autoguns with incredible rates of fire, you’re in for a treat. We will explore some of the most formidable and sophisticated autoguns used by the U.S. military, including the M134, GAU-8 Avenger, and XM13.

How Waste Plastic is Converted into Fuel

Discover the game-changing HiCOP method, turning plastic waste into valuable crude oil, leading the charge towards a cleaner, greener future!