Topic: Kinetic Energy

2 chapters across the catalog

Bagels & Bins
Episode 921 28:21 - 30:35

921: Bagels & Bins

Inert Nuclear Gravity Bomb and Kinetic Energy Weapons

The U.S. Air Force recently announced a successful test of an inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb. While the test occurred a month prior, the announcement coincided with other military displays. Additionally, the U.S. Army is reportedly developing new kinetic energy weapons to counter Russian nuclear technology.

Former Soviet Spy
Episode 218 1:41:50 - 1:44:01

218: Former Soviet Spy

DARPA Human Power Harvesting, Kinetic Energy

DARPA and MIT researchers are developing technology to harvest electricity from the human body using heat and kinetic energy. The hosts compare this to the plot of "The Matrix," where humans are used as batteries. They suggest this technology will eventually be used to power wearable surveillance devices like GPS "scram" bracelets.