Design for the Real World: Propeller

Studio 360

Jeremy Kinney of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum explains how the Wright brothers’ wooden propeller — designed using the world’s first wind tunnel — made the dream of defying gravity come true. Produced by Dennis Nishi.

Help keep The World going strong!

The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.

Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.