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Who invented the radio?
How many people were involved in radio’s invention? Did Marconi ...
How many people were involved in radio’s invention? Did Marconi really use 17 of Tesla’s patents? Was radio’s true inventor a farmer who kept his work locked in a shed? In this podcast, the guys explore the fascinating history of the radio.
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TechStuff Tackles the Amazon Cloud Player
More and more companies are looking for innovative ways to ...
More and more companies are looking for innovative ways to incorporate cloud computing, and Amazon is no exception. Tune in and learn more as Jonathan and Chris catch you up to date on Amazon's Cloud Player.
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TechStuff Tackles the StarWars Program
In this episode, the guys hop into the WayBack machine ...
In this episode, the guys hop into the WayBack machine and travel to October 4th, 1967 -- the date of the of the Sputnik launch -- and trace the growth of the Cold War space race, which eventually led to the Star Wars program. Tune in to learn more.
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Don't Be a Cyberbully!
Bullying is an age-old institution, but internet access has added ...
Bullying is an age-old institution, but internet access has added a new layer to this pattern of repeated intimidation, harassment and ridicule. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan take a closer look at the phenomenon known as cyberbullying.
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What are chiptunes?
Think of chiptunes as the merger between hacking and the ...
Think of chiptunes as the merger between hacking and the 8-bit sound effects of classic video games. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris explore the modification, know-how and hacking needed to transform 8-bit video game sounds into original music.
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How Nuclear Reactors Work
The disasters in Japan severely damaged the Fukushima nuclear power ...
The disasters in Japan severely damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant. In this episode, Chris and Jonathan break down the tech behind nuclear reactors. Tune in to learn more about nuclear power -- and why preventing meltdowns is so important.
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How Seismological Equipment Works
Earthquakes are one of Earth's deadliest natural disasters. For centuries ...
Earthquakes are one of Earth's deadliest natural disasters. For centuries scientists have tried to predict the movements of tectonic plates before their movement reaches dangerous levels. So how do we actually measure earthquakes? Tune in to find out.
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The History of Music in Video Games
Video game systems have evolved at an extraordinary pace, and ...
Video game systems have evolved at an extraordinary pace, and this evolution includes audio as well as video. In this podcast, Chris and Jonathan recount the growth of video game music, from its origins to the work of modern-day composers.
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Geotagging and Privacy
Geotagging allows users to add geographical data to their digital ...
Geotagging allows users to add geographical data to their digital updates, such as tweets or Facebook posts. While geotagging is becoming increasingly popular, some experts have serious concerns about the safety of this practice. Tune in to learn more.
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How Lasers Work
Inspired by a listener suggestion, Jonathan and Chris break down ...
Inspired by a listener suggestion, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind lasers -- how does a laser differ from ordinary light, for example? Even more importantly, how do lasers actually work? Tune in to find out.
