The Mayo Clinic found something interesting about people who make things with their hands. 30 to 50 percent lower risk of cognitive decline.
But here’s what’s happening right now, while your hands work…
Read the full research with citations: https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/b…
Inside The Studio, we explore this through seasonal making: https://www.snapdragonlife.com/conten…
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How did one simple coffee pot design become the most popular way to make coffee at home for nearly a century? The Bialetti Moka Express isn’t just a coffee maker — it’s a masterclass in industrial design.
In this video, we break down its history, design details, manufacturing process, and how smart marketing turned it into a cultural icon used by over half a billion people today. Whether you’re a coffee lover, a product designer, or just curious about how everyday objects become timeless, you’ll see why the moka pot still dominates kitchens around the world.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro
2:00 – Democratisation of Coffee
5:18 – Design Breakdown
8:50 – Becoming an Italian cultural icon
14:00 – Why it survived 90 years
Credits
Bialetti Official: / @bialetticom
Moka Pot 3D Model: https://skfb.ly/oHuxT
Moka Pot Funnel 3D Model: https://skfb.ly/pxw7E
Subscribe for more deep dives into product design, engineering, and the stories behind iconic everyday objects:
/ @thescienceofproducts
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29 Oct 2019
Managing the mighty Mississippi River is no easy task — the Mississippi River has been changing course throughout its history, but so have the people who have been living and working on its banks. Watch this documentary to learn how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has used levees, revetment, the Mat Sinking Unit and other means to manage the Mississippi River.
ABOUT THE VICKSBURG DISTRICT
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is engineering solutions to the nation’s toughest water resource challenges. One of USACE’s largest civil works districts, we cover a 68,000-square-mile area across portions of Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana that includes seven major river basins, nine watersheds, 10 flood control reservoirs and approximately 460 miles of mainline Mississippi River levees. Our missions include flood risk management, navigation, ecosystem restoration, water supply, regulatory, recreation, hydropower, emergency operations and support to contingency operations. Our workforce of 1,100 engineers, technical experts and other professionals are committed to the communities we serve.
FOLLOW US
Facebook: / vicksburgusace
Twitter: / vicksburgusace
Website: https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil
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While the UK’s economy is currently experiencing a malaise, Manchester shows a glimmer of hope – its economy is powering ahead. The city’s GDP per capita has grown more since the pandemic than it had in the entire two decades prior.
In this video I explore how this recent renaissance is the culmination of more than three decades of ground work – emanating from a period when the city’s fortunes were very different. In the late 1980s, Manchester was in danger of sliding into the dustbin of history. The city we see today is the vision of ambitious city leaders and cultural icons.
While huge skyscrapers have transformed the skyline and grabbed headlines, in this video I focus on some of the smaller, more under-the-radar developments which are transforming the city.
Thank you to Andy Spinoza for his incredible insights. If you enjoyed this video, his book ‘Manchester Unspun’ provides a more detailed and colourful perspective on this crucial era of the city’s history. Link below.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manchester-U…
Huge thank you also to Richard Storey, who allowed me to use his excellent drone footage of the city which beautifully illustrates the dramatic changes which have taken place in the city. A link to his Instagram is shown below.
https://www.instagram.com/richardstor…
If you’re interested in finding out more or keeping up to date with Manchester’s rapid development I highly recommend subscribing to the two excellent channels listed below:
Bee Here Now: / @beeherenowuk
AidanEyewitness: / @aidaneyewitness
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