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202460 minPG-13documentary

Skyscrapers vs. Wind

202460 minPG-13documentary

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, an engineer and educator from Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts "Building Stuff with NOVA," a livestream series on Twitch dedicated to engineering topics.

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Skyscrapers vs. Wind

2024• 60 minPG-13

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Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, an engineer and educator from Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts "Building Stuff with NOVA," a livestream series on Twitch dedicated to engineering topics.

Synopsis

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, an engineer and educator from Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts "Building Stuff with NOVA," a livestream series on Twitch dedicated to engineering topics. In the episode "Skyscrapers vs. Wind," Dr. Mabry engages with David Fields, the host of NOVA's new documentary, to discuss the challenges and innovations in skyscraper design related to wind resistance. The series features engineering games, news, interviews, and field trips, streaming Monday through Friday at 1 pm EDT. Follow NOVA on social media for additional content.

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