Riddle Me This: The Boiling Water Mystery
You put a sealed pot of water on a hot stove. After a while, you hear no bubbling, and when you open the lid, the water is still not boiling—but it’s 105°C. How?
The Hartford Center Collapse
A catastrophic roof collapse: The Hartford Center disaster and the lessons learned from this engineering failure. Investigate the cause.
The October Ethical Dilemma: Town Engineer
Engineering ethics: A town engineer also works for a developer. Is this an ethical conflict? Decide for yourself.
October 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
A Spooky Challenge for Engineers! Dare to face the fright of this month's quiz. Prove your engineering might and scare away the competition.
Five Women Who Have Broken New Ground in Engineering
Although not widely known, a small number of women have achieved impressive engineering accomplishments that have changed the way the world lives, works, and plays ...
Riddle Me This: The Sinking Ship Paradox
A cargo ship loaded with iron is floating in a harbor. A crane lifts the iron out of the ship and places it into the water beside it. Does the water level rise, fall, or stay the same?
The Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill
A devastating environmental impact: The Deepwater Horizon disaster and its long-lasting consequences. Learn more.
The September Ethical Dilemma: Ethics Complaint
Engineering ethics: A case study on serving as both town engineer and a private developer's consultant. What's the ethical path?
September 2025 Pop Quiz for Engineers
Labor Day Challenge: Engineer vs. Undergrad! Celebrate the spirit of hard work and prove your engineering superiority. Take the quiz and show them who the real deal is.
Why the U.S. Isn’t On the Metric System
Try ordering a 113.3981-grammer burger at your local McDonald’s or Burger King. And then don’t be surprised when they don’t understand your order! That’s because the United States has not yet fully adopted the metric system. As a result, most U.S. citizens are not familiar with it ...
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