Genius of Britain Episode 2 (Part 2/5) HD

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"In this new five-part series, leading scientific figures - Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, David Attenborough, Robert Winston, Paul Nurse, Jim Al-Khalili, Kathy Sykes and Olivia Judson - celebrate the British scientists and inventors who literally created the modern world. The second programme in the series looks at the scientific spark that ignited the Industrial Revolution in Britain. James Dyson tells the story of how a young James Watt was inspired to perfect the steam engine that would change the world forever. Jim Al-Khalili explains how Joseph Priestley, a clergyman with a fascination for gases, discovered the very air we breathe and started a craze for soda water. David Attenborough talks about his hero Joseph Banks, the great naturalist who sailed to the South Seas and founded Kew Gardens on his return. And Robert Winston reveals the extraordinary story of John Hunter, surgeon, anatomist... and body-snatcher."
(Part 2 of 5)

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[cluecluefinder]

"Watt's monsters throbbed day and night..."

[JargonMcScruffy]

its glorious.. i want to make a steam powered engine now... maybe not full size but still

[felderup]

@JargonMcScruffy there's steam engine plans, kits and educational sites for steam engines that are tiny enough to fit in a hand, some that use bits that can be picked up in any hardware store, and machined with hand files and hacksaws. john-tom has many free plans, there's also some at sites that republish old plans from mechanix illustrated, along with motorcycle, toy, car, furniture and shop tool plans.

[MaestroAlvis]

"He couldn't believe there wasn't a more efficient and much cheaper way of doing things."

This phrase sums up the catalyst of every break through in history. Previous observations indicate how things could work, and a personal drive kicks in to find out why.

[sharpezor]

hello fellows, we are connected by our diligent curiosity and will to learn.

[firuinthehouse]

@JargonMcScruffy Awesome. Do they work ? What do they run on ? :D

[JargonMcScruffy]

@firuinthehouse Yep, now I am making cold fusion engines.

[firuinthehouse]

@JargonMcScruffy it's been 8 months, is it done yet? :)