Undercover Engineers
Channel Details
Undercover Engineers
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...
Recent Episodes
35 episodes
How is chocolate made?
We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Roads
We're looking at road design and management in this episode of Undercover Engineers!
From pedestrian safety to wildlife conservation, and the in...
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...
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...
Underwater Engineers
From underwater topography to marine life and the challenges faced by engineers working in these environments, this episode is all about water!
...
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!
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...
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,...
Artificial Intelligence
We're diving headfirst into the captivating realm of artificial intelligence (AI)! From scouring the internet for information to identifying objects i...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Amazing algorithms
Check out our awesome catch up with Sukanya, who tells us how codes can keep us safe.
Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus
Awesome audio
Find out all about a type of chamber where it’s so quiet, you can hear your heart beating…
Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus...
Opportunities for young people
Awards, scholarships and competitions involving LEGO – kick start your own journey…
Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus
...
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.
Join Fun...
Cyber security
The threats are real and dangerous – find out about some interesting real-life cyber crime and learn the lingo of the experts.
Join Fun Kids Pod...
Manipulating materials
Find out more than you ever thought possible when we discuss nano matterand the latest discoveries!
Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive...
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...
Cities
Smart cities can help us live, work and relax more easily, safely and in greener ways – we find out more.
Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funki...
Drones
Drones are the future! Listen in to find out the latest on where this awesome tech is going.
Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/pl...
Oceans
Find out all about shark detection tech and artificial reefs saving our oceans with the IET.
Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/pl...