The Material Science of Inflatable Tech: How Water Bikes Get Rigid

Published on Oct. 23, 2025, 8 a.m.

Consider the paradox: a watercraft capable of supporting a 250-pound adult, robust enough to handle lake chop, can be deflated,…

Anatomy of an American Icon: The Hidden Science of the Zebco 404

Published on May 12, 2023, 9:02 a.m.

In the annals of American invention, brilliance often emerges from the most unexpected quarters. Consider this: one of the most…

The Unseen Science in Your Garage: How a Fishing Rod Rack Works

Published on May 18, 2023, 9:33 p.m.

For anyone who loves to fish, there's a quiet paradox that lives in the garage. It’s the ever-present conflict between a deep l…

An Engineer's Teardown: The Hidden Science in Your Ice Fishing Reel

Published on Aug. 1, 2023, 7:56 p.m.

The world on top of a frozen lake is a place of hostile beauty. The air is so cold it feels crystalline, and the silence is bro…

Engineered for Leisure: The Hidden Science in a Weatherproof Patio Daybed

Published on July 11, 2025, 7:46 a.m.

There’s a ghost that haunts North American backyards. It’s the specter of summers past, embodied in a faded patio cushion, its …