Conservation of energy isn’t just a good idea: It is the law. In particular, it is the first law of thermodynamics. But, apparently, a lot of people don’t really get that because history is replete ...

A classic example of M. C. Escher’s work is the Perpetual Waterfall/Waterwheel. Here we see a physical realization of Escher’s conceptualization. A classic example of M. C. Escher’s work is the ...

The idea of a perpetual motion machine captivates many scientists, envisioning a device that functions indefinitely without an external energy source. This concept evokes images of self-sustaining ...

Explore the fascinating world of perpetual motion through a deep dive into magnet motors. This video unveils the science and theories behind building a perpetual motion machine and magnet motor, ...

To the eccentric inventor, perpetual motion probably seems a low-hanging fruit. Sure, those pesky Laws of Thermodynamics tell us that no machine can do work forever without some sort of energy input, ...

A wheel weighted with swinging mallets. A cylinder rotating in a sealed, water-filled container. A siphon that transfers liquid back and forth in a seemingly endless loop. These may sound like the ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...