Undercover Engineers

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Undercover Engineers

Undercover Engineers

Creator: Fun Kids

Join us as we unleash the latest innovations in science and tech to showcase engineering that is saving our planet and helping communities across the globe. From shark detection technology and artificial reefs bringing back marine wildlife, to the latest real-life cyber crime, nano materials and sma...

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35 episodes
How is chocolate made?

How is chocolate made?

We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—...

2024-08-31 10:00:00 951
Exciting Escapes

Exciting Escapes

The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibi...

2024-08-01 01:58:47 807
E-Democracy

E-Democracy

In this episode of Undercover Engineers, Lloydie and Becky dive into the fascinating world of e-democracy and explore how technology is revolutionisin...

2024-06-29 10:00:00 867
Thrusters Ready!

Thrusters Ready!

In this episode of Undercover Engineers, Lloydie and Becky explore the thrilling world of military jet engines, delving into the history and technolog...

2024-05-30 10:00:00 865
Super Structures

Super Structures

We're looking at five remarkable super structures: the Statue of Unity in India, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge and the Great Wall of China, the Emi...

2024-04-30 20:19:59 713
Roads

Roads

We're looking at road design and management in this episode of Undercover Engineers!
From pedestrian safety to wildlife conservation, and the in...

2024-04-01 21:20:15 1024
Animal Architects

Animal Architects

Lloydie and Becky are discussing the role of engineering in zoos, focusing on Chester Zoo!
While people often associate zoos with animals and th...

2024-02-29 10:00:00 904
Radical Racing

Radical Racing

In this episode, we're zooming into something super exciting – racing cars, especially the ones in Formula 1!
Imagine cars going crazy fast, fro...

2024-01-30 19:26:09 808
Underwater Engineers

Underwater Engineers

From underwater topography to marine life and the challenges faced by engineers working in these environments, this episode is all about water!
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2023-12-31 10:00:00 749
Festive Deliveries

Festive Deliveries

Ho ho ho! It's the most wonderful time of the year. In this week's episode, we're looking at the role of engineering in revolutionising the post!

2023-12-03 20:31:03 1116
Heritage Engineering

Heritage Engineering

Heritage Engineering is all about preserving things from the past. Buildings, bridges, bicycles, trains and ships are all things that engineers work h...

2023-10-31 11:00:00 722
Future Fuel

Future Fuel

Lloydie and Becky dive into the world of green fuels and cutting-edge hydrogen technology. They explore the advancements in renewable energy sources,...

2023-09-30 10:00:00 921
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

We're diving headfirst into the captivating realm of artificial intelligence (AI)! From scouring the internet for information to identifying objects i...

2023-08-30 10:00:00 964
Facing Down Floods

Facing Down Floods

Why create something new when there is a system to be updated? We sit down with water and canal expert engineer Jamie Cobb and discuss how he created...

2023-07-30 22:42:38 696
Home Health

Home Health

Today, we're lifting the lid on an area of engineering that has revolutionised the way we monitor and diagnose potential health problems, all without...

2023-06-30 10:00:00 928
Race for Space

Race for Space

It's strange to think that it's just over 50 years since humans last set foot on the Moon and every year since then, we've seen an explosion in new sp...

2023-05-31 10:00:00 1093
The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint

It's time to open the vaults on something that many of us use every day – coins! There's some 29 billion coins in circulation, but how are they made a...

2023-04-29 10:00:00 807
Future Foods

Future Foods

When you think about the food we eat, you might not think engineering has anything to do with it – but you'd be wrong!
Resources are limited and...

2023-03-31 02:50:21 1060
Inclusivity

Inclusivity

Find out about Engineering Inclusivity. We catch up again with Eneni Bambara-Abban who tells us more about some of the challenges she’s faced in the e...

2023-03-15 01:32:48 997
Remarkable Robotics

Remarkable Robotics

There's a type of engineering that reaches into almost every part of our lives. And as we're going to find out, Robotics is a lot more than just big,...

2023-03-05 19:25:01 865
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Lights. They're everywhere! From bright lights that make you move-fast to lights that you might find in your living room which make you feel more rela...

2023-01-30 18:58:05 979
Fizz Pop Bang! The Science of Fireworks

Fizz Pop Bang! The Science of Fireworks

How do fireworks work? What makes them different colours? And what varies the shape of the explosion? 
It's 2023 – you might have seen some fire...

2023-01-04 23:56:33 1172
The Engineering behind Christmas Lights

The Engineering behind Christmas Lights

In this festive episode we go behind the scenes of Christmas lights displays to find out all about the engineering that goes into them. 
From th...

2022-12-06 00:54:52 768
It's a Goal: Football Engineering

It's a Goal: Football Engineering

It's a Goal! Have you ever wondered how technology is making the World Cup matches fairer?
From goal line technology to cameras in the stadium,...

2022-11-15 23:47:32 814
Magnificent Medical Engineering

Magnificent Medical Engineering

Join us as we look at how medical engineering is helping save lives from vaccines to equipment. We also talk to Professor Gregoire Courtine who is a n...

2022-10-25 01:21:26 835
Amazing algorithms

Amazing algorithms

Check out our awesome catch up with Sukanya, who tells us how codes can keep us safe.
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2022-08-30 00:13:04 482
Awesome audio

Awesome audio

Find out all about a type of chamber where it’s so quiet, you can hear your heart beating…
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2022-08-07 19:06:11 501
Opportunities for young people

Opportunities for young people

Awards, scholarships and competitions involving LEGO – kick start your own journey…
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2022-03-29 02:00:33 650
Medical AI

Medical AI

Find out how we can use computer learning to make more accurate and faster diagnosis, and whether robot doctors might be in the future.
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2022-02-22 01:39:51 462
Cyber security

Cyber security

The threats are real and dangerous – find out about some interesting real-life cyber crime and learn the lingo of the experts.
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2022-01-25 20:18:06 684
Manipulating materials

Manipulating materials

Find out more than you ever thought possible when we discuss nano matterand the latest discoveries!
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2022-01-10 22:03:00 556
Santa loves STEM!

Santa loves STEM!

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths; a collection of ways we can make meaningful change to our planet. Santa love STEM and Chri...

2021-11-30 18:08:00 704
Cities

Cities

Smart cities can help us live, work and relax more easily, safely and in greener ways – we find out more.
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2021-11-07 20:16:00 537
Drones

Drones

Drones are the future! Listen in to find out the latest on where this awesome tech is going.
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2021-11-07 20:16:00 447
Oceans

Oceans

Find out all about shark detection tech and artificial reefs saving our oceans with the IET.
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2021-11-04 01:13:00 462
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