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1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 min.) ; 144210260 bytes |
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Whether it's under the water, in the sky, or on land, there is a lot of science in the way we get around!ROCKET MANThought rocket packs were a thing of the future? David Clarke from Ozrocketman introduces the rocket belt that he built. He takes it for a test drive and explains how the whole machine works. SCOPE IN A FLASHTed reports on researchers at Keio University in Japan who have found a way to eliminate those nasty blind spots when reversing in the car - by making the backseat of the car appear to be transparent!UNDERWATER PROPULSION VEHICLESCUBA diving is a great way to explore the ocean depths, but you can only go so fast ... unless you have an underwater propulsion vehicle! Josh D-Ambrosio from Adelaide SCUBA explains how this contraption pushes the rider through the water at high speeds!EXPERIMENT: BALLOON POWERED CARJunior scientist Lilli builds a car that is powered by air - that is, the air flowing out of a balloon! Of course, she tests out the vehicle and finds out the success of her design.HUMAN POWERED VEHICLEThe RACV Energy Breakthrough Challenge is an annual competition for alternative energy vehicles that are designed, built and raced by primary and secondary school students. In 2012 the competition was won by the Spirit of Diamond Creek team, from Diamond Creek Primary School, and they give the low down on their winning vehicle. HUET TRAININGIf something goes wrong while flying a helicopter, it's important that everyone on board knows what to do. Mick Downing from Careflight Group Australia takes a group of brave volunteers through the Helicopter Underwater Emergency Training. So drive, fly, skate or simply walk into this episode as Dr Rob once again proves that the ordinary becomes extraordinary, under the SCOPE |
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Broadcast 2013-05-23 at 16:00:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Personal propulsion units.
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Rocket engines -- Testing.
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Science -- Experiments.
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Toys -- Materials.
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Underwater exploration -- Equipment and supplies.
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Survival -- Study and teaching.
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Australia.
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Streaming video
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Bell, Robert, host
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