🏰 The Castle That Changed the Las Vegas Strip Forever

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

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Las Vegas Architecture is Ingenious, but is it Good?!

From 1989 to 1999 Las Vegas went through a massive change. The city had gone from being one of glitz and glamour, neon signage, and showgirls, to family vacations, giant castles, pyramids and rollercoasters.

The Drone Killers: Skynex, CWIS and Skyranger

As drones, cruise missiles, and swarm attacks become the new battlefield threats, cannon-based air defense is making a comeback! Systems like Skynex, CIWS, and Skyranger use high-speed autocannons, airburst ammunition, and advanced tracking systems to take down threats faster and cheaper than missiles.

Are These Hyper-Realistic Robots Too Much?

Realbotix is bringing the robots of the future to the present, with their hyper-realistic faces and eye-contact tracking system. As their custom-built AI allows the robots to converse with people, they grow closer and closer to the ideal of robots in more interactive and client-facing work.

CROWS: The Remote Weapon System Protecting Soldiers

The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is a sophisticated military platform that increases soldiers' safety during combat.

30 Years Without Refuelling: Is the Future of Ships Nuclear?

Though aircraft carriers and submarines powered by nuclear energy have existed for years, they have yet to be fully embraced by the commercial shipping industry. But now, with the frantic push towards greener, more sustainable ships, eyes are turning back towards nuclear power.