flight Episodes

230. Airplanes & Flying

230. Airplanes & Flying

Discover the fascinating history of flight and the science behind how airplanes soar through the skies. Roger Billings also explores the concept of hydrogen-powered aircraft, revealing how future planes could be fueled by hydrogen, paving the way for cleaner and more sustainable air travel.

118. Supersonic Transport | Pushing the Boundaries of Possibility

118. Supersonic Transport | Pushing the Boundaries of Possibility

How fast can planes really go? Breaking the sound barrier was once thought impossible—until visionaries made it a reality. In this episode of ScienceLIVE, join us as we explore the science behind supersonic travel, from the Concorde to the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of high-speed flight. How do engineers tackle the challenges of speed, fuel efficiency, and sonic booms? And what breakthroughs could bring supersonic transport back?

114. Electric Aircraft | Powered by Hydrogen

114. Electric Aircraft | Powered by Hydrogen

Can planes run on hydrogen? In this exciting episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings explores the future of flight with aircraft powered by hydrogen. Learn how this technology works, the challenges of hydrogen storage, and what it could mean for the future of clean aviation. Could hydrogen-powered planes be the key to zero-emission flight?