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Hear about some of the world's greatest gadget disasters. Find out how each gadget failed, what went wrong with its design or manufacture, and what programmers learned from their mistakes.

Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, learn about the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for inspiration to develop effective weapons and combat tactics. From the first feathered arrows to tomorrow's high-tech weaponry, learn how military technology often imitates the natural weapons of animals to help soldiers succeed in combat. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

Coleção de audiolivros sobre a matéria e os materiais. Descubra as propriedades da matéria e dos diferentes materiais que constituem o nosso mundo.

A réplica da tocha olímpica sumiu! E agora?! No episódio de hoje de Clube dos Perguntadores, o detetive-explorador Nico Vera vai ter que investigar esse roubo! Junto com seus novos amigos, Hermes e Thaleia, Nico leva o público a mergulhar na história dos jogos olímpicos e a tentar desvendar esse mistério. Prepare-se para uma jornada irada neste episódio de Clube dos Perguntadores, uma série de ciências e curiosidades com humor, criada pela NarraKids e especialmente adaptada para crianças!

Já pensou como seria entrar em um jogo de videogame? Nesse episódio, o detetive-explorador Nico é teletransportado para dentro de um jogo em desenvolvimento, onde conhece Jujuba, a personagem principal do jogo. Juntos, eles desvendam os segredos e desafios da criação de um videogame, enfrentando obstáculos surpreendentes! Prepare-se para uma jornada irada neste episódio de Clube dos Perguntadores, uma série de ciências e curiosidades com humor, criada pela NarraKids e especialmente adaptada para crianças!

Afinal, o que será essa Inteligência Artificial de que todo mundo está falando? O detetive-explorador Nico Vera enfrenta um desafio único: ele é teletransportado para dentro do próprio computador para descobrir a resposta para essa pergunta. Quer descobrir o que é a IA e como ela funciona? Então prepare-se para uma jornada irada neste episódio de Clube dos Perguntadores, uma série de ciências e curiosidades com humor, criada pela NarraKids e especialmente adaptada para crianças!

O que acontece na sua mente enquanto você dorme? O detetive-explorador Nico Vera se lança em uma aventura inédita para descobrir o mundo dos sonhos! Uma jornada repleta de cenários fantásticos e desafios surpreendentes! Prepare-se para uma jornada irada neste episódio de Clube dos Perguntadores, uma série de ciências e curiosidades com humor, criada pela NarraKids e especialmente adaptada para crianças! Com uma paisagem sonora envolvente e efeitos imersivos, cada detalhe dessa narrativa ganha vida para enriquecer sua experiência.

The unbelievable true story of the American soldiers who used inflatable tanks and fake radio broadcasts as weapons in World War II. Right around D-Day of World War II, a small, unarmed American army unit deployed to Nazi-occupied France. Instead of artillery, this unit fought with stagecraft...

Many inventors throughout history have built cars. Some tried powering their machines with steam, others tried modeling their designs on horse-drawn carriages, and one even found a way to make the car work on land and sea!

If you’re looking for a great invention, look no further than your bathroom or kitchen! Did you know that the first flushing toilet was invented four thousand years ago? Or that a melted chocolate bar sparked the discovery of the microwave? Learn about these great inventions and more!

Auto racing is all about aerodynamics. Racecars use two different forces, lift and drag, to fly around the track. Find out how the cars use these forces, and then “fly” your own racecar with a fun experiment!

Have you ever wondered how tall and long bridges are built? Learn about three different bridges and try the activities to learn about how strong bridges, like the Golden Gate Bridge, are made.

Gears are simple machines that can make up an even bigger machine, like a robot or a clock! Listen to learn about how gears make work easier.

¿Cómo funciona el airbag? ¿Por qué lloramos cuando cortamos cebollas? ¿Qué tienen de especial las telas deportivas? Acompaña a Silvana y Marina en su "día a pura química" y descubre esta disciplina apasionante. "Destacado" por la Asociación de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil de la...

See how the science of physics is utilized not only in the kitchen, but also around the house on a daily basis. Simple machines are everywhere! From brooms and rolling pins to lightbulbs and window blinds, basic everyday kitchen items transform into scientific concepts such as screws, levers, ramps, and wedges!

Did you know hot air balloons were dreamed up by a French boy in the 1700s? Joseph Montgolfier devoted his life to experiments that he hoped would allow him to fly. With the help of his little brother, his invention allowed humans to fly for the first time in history!

Do your shoes fasten with Velcro straps? Have you ever wondered where this strange invention comes from? Sometimes nature provides excellent inspiration for new solutions! Plant burs stuck in his dog's fur gave Swiss engineer George de Mestral a good idea.

Kaboom! Find out how explosions are used to demolish large buildings. Demolition experts say it's the safest way. Learn why!

Tugboats are tiny boats that fill a big role. Kids will discover how tugboat push and pull larger boats, like barges, through narrow waterways. Using a thick, strong rope, the tugboat guides big cargo boats through the harbor by helping to turn them.