A hose's material, weight and water flow rate all factor into how it operates. You'll want quality materials, preferably brass fittings, and the hose nozzle needs to be sturdy. Some tasks will ...

In the Berlin Zoo, Mary demonstrated another example of clever elephantine tool use while another animal exhibited a form of ...

hose fittings correspond to either hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Defining this system is the first step to determining the appropriate fittings for the application. Hydraulic applications involve ...

I've been a product tester for years ... I've measured lots of expandable hoses once full of water and they always come up a few feet short. I'd need to do more tests to establish it as a fact ...

Tool use isn't unique to humans. Chimpanzees use sticks as tools. Dolphins, crows, and elephants are known for their tool-use ...

When we think of animals using tools, animals like chimpanzees might come to mind. But some of the tools elephants use would surprise you.