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How Railroad Crossing Signals Work
Every driver has seen a railroad crossing -- the iconic ...
Every driver has seen a railroad crossing -- the iconic system of bars, lights and warning bells designed to keep cars away from trains. But how do they actually work? In this episode, the guys explore the technology powering railroad crossing signals.
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How to Permanently Delete Files
Are you really deleting a file when you move it ...
Are you really deleting a file when you move it to the trashcan or recycle bin? The answer might surprise you. In this podcast, Jonathan and Chris break down the actions you need to take to recover -- or permanently delete -- your files.
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3-D Movie-Making Tech
There's been a huge resurgence in three-dimensional special effects in ...
There's been a huge resurgence in three-dimensional special effects in the world of film -- but how do these effects work? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the science behind 3-D technology.
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How can the sun affect my electronics?
As the sun reaches the apex of its eleven-year cycle, ...
As the sun reaches the apex of its eleven-year cycle, its magnetic activity increases and could pose a threat for some electronics -- especially satellites. In this episode, the guys break down the science behind solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
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The Great Video Game Crash
Beginning in 1972, the home video game craze took the ...
Beginning in 1972, the home video game craze took the United States by storm. With tons of companies producing increasingly sophisticated machines, it looked like home gaming was the wave of the future -- so what went wrong? Tune in and learn more.
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The Rise and Fall of the Video Arcade
Whatever happened to the video game arcade? In recent years, ...
Whatever happened to the video game arcade? In recent years, many video game arcades have closed or evolved to cope with an increasingly sophisticated home console market. Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore the rise and fall of video game arcades.
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How to do Research Online
Chris and Jonathan share tips for conducting effective online research, ...
Chris and Jonathan share tips for conducting effective online research, from using Boolean operators to finding reliable sources, in this episode.
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What is Surround Sound?
Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of surround-sound home theater ...
Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of surround-sound home theater systems, from stereophonic sound to subwoofers, in this episode.
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School Tech and the Classroom of the Future
As part of their continuing series on technology and education, ...
As part of their continuing series on technology and education, Jonathan and Chris speculate about future school technology and discuss the tools (and techniques) that you might find in classrooms of the future in this episode.
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Will technology revolutionize education?
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris have an interesting discussion ...
In this episode, Jonathan and Chris have an interesting discussion about how technology affects the quality of education -- and why people will always be an integral part of the education process.
