The New Hydrogen Steam Engine

November 06, 2024  •  EPISODE 238

Explore the fascinating history of steam engines and how they’ve evolved over the years on this episode of Science LIVE. Join Roger Billings as he delves into the mechanics of steam power and introduces an innovative hydrogen steam engine that could revolutionize the future of energy.

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77 Comments

  1. Tino Salazar

    I can’t wait to learn more about steam engines!

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  2. Josiah Alkire

    R-51 bailed Dr.B out of the dog house when he forgot to bring Pajet a train Lol. I also liked R-51’s joke about people that are hungry ride the train. 🚂🚂🚂

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  3. Peyton Barrett

    These are so interesting!

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  4. zoe

    hi guys it amazing that steam Engine
    is so cool so or u guys this is sooo cool respond to my comment =D

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  5. bentley sparks

    i thought the golf story was funny

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  6. Liz Kolenich

    super cool episode

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  7. Coralynn Puska

    I Like to eat! That would be cool in a cafeteria a miniature train going around the place, passing out food! He is “so smart” 😜😏

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  8. Logan Walker

    how long ago was hydrogen discovered?

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  9. Luis Daniel Prendiz Burgess

    I didn’t actually know the fact that Hydrogen is a big part and component of how steam engines work. Pretty cool.

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  10. Jada R.

    So, someone can be exposed to an idea, or a pre existing machine, process, etc, and build up on it, to create a more effective version of the same product. You don’t necessarily have to create something entirely new. While creating something something entirely out of the ordinary, and something that has never been done before, is awesome, and is encouraged, it is a very long process, and is particularly difficult, but not impossible, in the current developed world. In contrast, building off of a current existing system, or product to make it more efficient, is a more practical, and feasible way of inventing in my opinion.

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  11. Christian Bryant

    Richard Trevithick 😀

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  12. jaxxon

    i don’t like that drb pours super cold 💦💦💦💦 on his ideas i mean at least let him be silly

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  13. Zoe Babcok

    cool =]

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  14. Maddie M.

    R-51 is the best! He said, “well… I do know everything! Its so embarrassing to know everything! I just cant help it! I try to be… Modest. But I just can’t help it! I’m so smart!” 😂😂😂😆😆😆 LOL!

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  15. Tasleema

    Nice to know about engine steams

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  16. Ava Cleveland

    R – 51

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  17. Ava Cleveland

    trains have a special fact the first fact is that it works on train tracks and that is why I love trains and that is why we have the Metro trains nowadays
    🚇🚇🚇🚇🚇🚇🚇

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  18. Parker Martinez

    My life goal when I grow up is to be a Captain for a Navy Aircraft carrier and protect my country.

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  19. Brenan Anderson

    When was the element Hydrogen discovered?

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  20. Destiny Lee

    I enjoyed learning about the hydrogen steam engine . I loved hearing about Anastasia’s journey! It was inspiring!

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  21. Shantal Liloia

    Anastasia’s journey was so interesting!!

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  22. Sharlotte Sanchez

    Really cool!

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  23. Benji S.

    Cool episode and i enjoyed it. I know it was only a small segment but i had no clue that’s how the term “horsepower” came to be. very interesting.

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  24. Diego

    The person who made the Horseless Carriage was Richard Trevithick in the 1820s.

    It was a steam-driven vehicle.

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  25. liat

    are steam engines hot?

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  26. Joey

    How much lbs of pressure per square inch can hydrogen produce?

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  27. Daniel Martin

    I had a small steam engine model. This was a good video.

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  28. Mayar S.

    It’s more of a question then a comment, but did James Watt ever find a way to work his invention without too much power?

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  29. Libby

    Wow! trains are pretty interesting!!

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  30. Elijah Baldwin

    Cool video I enjoyed it

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  31. Ruth Baldwin

    R-51 is so funny

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  32. Malaysia

    I learned a lot from watching this video. I understand more about hydrogen

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  33. Shamar McKinney

    How are steam engines made?

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  34. Shamarah McKinney

    So since they are making a bus with a steam engine would they ever make a plane or is it not possible?

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  35. Sharayah McKinney

    What do the blades in a steam engine do?

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  36. cruz

    very cool ngl

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  37. Cameron Romano

    I love to learn about steam engines.

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  38. Ella J

    What a great episode on steam engines, such great examples for us to see how they work. Thank you!

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  39. Avner Golub

    Wow! Fascinating!

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  40. Matthew

    This is cool how the steam engine works.

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  41. Mitchell

    Steam motors were interesting. I wonder if they sell any cars these days that have a steam motors.

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  42. Steven

    The whole images are really cool!

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  43. Jessica Romero

    I loved this!

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  44. Landon

    Richard Tarific was the person who made the first steam engine carrige i read some books and found out also great show helps get me thruogh the day.

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  45. Blair

    What’s the biggest steam Engine and what does it power?

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  46. brinley

    these is so awesome

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  47. david sandoval

    this makes me want to learn more about steam engines and there history

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  48. miley edwards

    super cool video! one of my favorites for sure!

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  49. Ryker Dugger

    This is epic! Hydrogen is very interesting, and I can’t wait to see more of it!

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  50. Teron Cobbs

    Very interesting!

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  51. Jordan Benson

    I’m new to this program and I just watched it and u know I know a little bit about trains and stuff like that but now instead of reading on paper, . . .
    I just learned a lot .

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  52. Ranulph zapf

    Thats cold!!!

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  53. Alana

    I really like learning about the hydrogen stem engine.

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  54. Everett

    LOL. horsepower came from how strong the engine was too horses.

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  55. Elina

    This is very cool

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  56. Persephone

    So hydrogen is a huge part into making a steam engine work , when these videos are created is it all to show how these all work together in the history and future of the world?

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  57. Evie Soucie

    My life goal is to be a dentist.

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  58. Lego kid

    I think 🤔 steam engine are super cool and it’s so cool that the train 🚂 was open

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  59. Kyndal

    cool!

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  60. Logan Rentner

    This is so interesting!

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  61. Wyatt

    in 1803 Richard Trevithick made the first horseless carriage.

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  62. Gunnar Bendorf

    Love it!

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  63. Tyler Whitsel

    amazing live!

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  64. Kayla Ferguson

    Great video! It was very interesting! 🧐

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  65. Ghita

    Realy a like this épisode!

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  66. Claire Bilek

    This episode was one of my favorite by far! Hearing about the history, how it affected the world, and who created the steam engine was extraordinary. I like how the inventor just thought of the idea while golfing, quite funny.

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  67. Chloe Wandrei

    Steam engines have always been fascinating to me, imagine a steam truck or car in the future?

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  68. jaidyn

    really cool episode!! loved it

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  69. Tino Salazar

    Hydrogen is a very interesting element.

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  70. Kenzie

    Interesting how James Watt used horses to explain the power of an engine. Thanks for encouraging us to think about and plan for our future, thinking about what I really love.

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  71. Sawyer O’Gara

    I have an idea for a car that doesn’t pollute.
    There is are pipes that redirect the polluted air into the car again to be used again.

    P.s. I don’t know if this would work but at least try it someone I can’t cause I’m 9 lol

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  72. Lauren

    The history was so interesting

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  73. LaiLa

    I never thought I could find steam engines this interesting. Also, big congrats to Anastasia!

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  74. Muhsin

    to answer your question Logan Walker hydrogen was discovered 1766

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  75. ^o^AT

    Did he create any other steam driven vehicles and who created the train?? And is the train considered a steam powered thin or no?? Sorry if this is to many questions but I am just curious I have tried to ask other people but they didn’t answer me back.

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  76. Luke Carlton

    When was Hydrogen discovered I think It was discovered in 1766?

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  77. Caleb Felker

    Steam engines are fascinating! Amazing video.

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