Have you ever wondered how those things that you stick in your ear to listen to music actually connect to your device and play whatever you want? Even though it seems almost like magic, there is a lot of complex tech behind Bluetooth, which we will discuss simply in this episode.

Sources:

https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/tech-overview/

https://www.ericsson.com/en/blog/north-america/2022/ericsson-bluetooth

https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/connectivity/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-how-does-it-work.php?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/experts-how-does-bluetooth-work/

https://www.bluetooth.com/bluetooth-resources/mrn-le-audio/

https://www.nordicsemi.com/-/media/Publications/Wireless-Quarter-pdf/2025/a_NS_WQ_Issue_1_2025.pdf

Has your calculator ever functioned despite having no batteries in them? Well that was due to a small solar panel on the top, which is what we'll be diving into in this episode. We'll talk about the evolution of solar panels, how they might be integrated into almost every part of our life, and how these seemingly magical panels truly work.

Sources:

https://www.nrel.gov/research/re-solar

https://www.britannica.com/technology/solar-cell

https://www.britannica.com/science/photovoltaic-effect

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/10/solar-panel-innovations/

https://news.mit.edu/2020/roadmap-scaling-perovskites-solar-0206

https://www.iberdrola.com/about-us/what-we-do/solar-photovoltaic-energy/history-solar-energy

https://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/energy/solar-power/the-photovoltaic-effect-and-the-development-of-solar-technology.aspx

Have you ever wondered what that thing moving your car works like? In this episode we explore the workings of an Engine, along with how it got here and where it will go in the future.

Sources:

https://www.cedengineering.com/userfiles/Principles%20of%20an%20Internal%20Combustion%20Engine-R4.pdf

https://blog.amsoil.com/how-does-an-engine-work-combustion-components/

https://edu.rsc.org/everyday-chemistry/how-car-engines-work/4015995.article

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm-This source has a really good visual of how the strokes work, so consider taking a look. Really helped me grasp how the 4-stroke cycle operates.

In this episode, I talk about the past, present, and future of elevators. I explore how this 'invisible' system works, and the effects it has on the modern world. Tune in if you've got a curious mind, or wonder how this thing that you use nearly everyday truly works!