Synopsis

Do you feel a sense of unease, a lack of order? Then consider Bill Nye the Science Guy as he explores the science behind structures. All structures serve to provide support or define a shape. They are ubiquitous – bridges, buildings, chairs, shoes, plants, spiderwebs, tables, and even our own bodies are examples of structures. A structure's form, its dimensions, and its composition are all dictated by its purpose and the strength it requires. When structures bear weight, they encounter either te