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Dr. Rhett Allain and Adam Cortez talk about NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- Added: May 06, 2021
- Length: 12:06
Dr. Rhett Allain and Adam Cortez discuss the importance and the origin of Pi: 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923078...
- Added: May 06, 2021
- Length: 12:11
Rhett Allain and Adam Cortez converse on the topic of Mars and the factors that are unique to the planet.
- Added: May 06, 2021
- Length: 12:38
Rhett Allain and Adam Cortez discuss the science behind the vaccines and why they work
- Added: May 06, 2021
- Length: 11:59
Dr. Rhett Allain and Adam Cortez discuss the quirkier sides of science.
- Added: May 06, 2021
- Length: 11:40
In a "ribbeting" conversation with the senior zookeeper of the ABQ Biopark Zoo's Amphibians & Reptiles, the Kids Crew learn all about frogs and toads
Bought by KECG, KQRU FM LP, RadioFreePalmer, KTAL-LP [Las Cruces Community Radio], Allegheny Mountain Radio and more
- Added: Apr 05, 2021
- Length: 58:00
- Purchases: 13
Can a cuttlefish master a test that very young children often struggle to pass? Instead of using marshmallows like we do with people, scientists us...
Bought by WRFA-LP
- Added: Mar 30, 2021
- Length: 05:05
- Purchases: 1
This week was inspired by the Spinal Tap debut back in 1984. Once I started doing the research, there was simply a large group of bands that are b...
Bought by KSRQ, KWIT, Harford Community Radio, and WOUB
- Added: Mar 28, 2021
- Length: 58:56
- Purchases: 4
Originating in India, the western version of the red bandana began in 1800s England with the use of snuff. Over the years the pattern has changed s...
- Added: Feb 21, 2021
- Length: 04:55
They told me, "Let 'er rip, guy!"
"Tighten up that zip tie!"
This is Episode 103 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal show on favorite, fas...
- Added: Jan 13, 2021
- Length: 05:14
The chemical reaction we smell from afar
that gives satisfaction is named Maillard.
This is Episode 102 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informa...
Bought by KWMR
- Added: Jan 04, 2021
- Length: 04:46
- Purchases: 1
Stack your your stones and let walls join
to make an old-school building quoin.
This is Episode 99 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal sh...
- Added: Dec 01, 2020
- Length: 03:18
You might see some programmers scurrying
when trying to implement a little currying.
This is Episode 98 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informa...
- Added: Nov 13, 2020
- Length: 08:22
In 1532 the Spanish found out what everyone in South America already knew--potatoes are amazing. But when they brought them back to Europe the rece...
Bought by Spokane Public Radio
- Added: Nov 10, 2020
- Length: 04:41
- Purchases: 1
Every product has flaws and some quirks,
but are products better if they come from skunkworks?
This is Episode 97 of Engineering Word Of The Day, ...
- Added: Nov 05, 2020
- Length: 05:01
¿Intentando destruir el coronavirus? ¡La Organización Mundial de la Salud dice que se lave las manos! Veinte segundos en el lavamanos es suficiente...
Bought by RADIOLEX
- Added: Oct 26, 2020
- Length: 02:59
- Purchases: 1
In this episode, Adam and Rhett dive into the meta and discuss the history, as well as the science behind recording audio.
- Added: Oct 08, 2020
- Length: 13:11
Get an engineer and a chiropractor
if you're going to move that bioreactor.
This is Episode 95 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal show on...
- Added: Oct 08, 2020
- Length: 04:36
In this episode, Adam and Rhett discuss the idea of life outside of the earth's atmosphere
- Added: Sep 30, 2020
- Length: 12:52
In this episode, Adam and Rhett discuss the science of Video Games and the impact they have had on society.
- Added: Sep 30, 2020
- Length: 12:02
In this episode, Adam and Rhett make predictions on the direction technology will take as we proceed into the future.
- Added: Sep 30, 2020
- Length: 13:09
In this episode, Adam and Rhett attempt to spice up your day with some science facts that may not have crossed your mind before.
- Added: Sep 30, 2020
- Length: 13:07
In this episode, Adam and Rhett Allain discuss the importance and vast range of measurements.
- Added: Sep 30, 2020
- Length: 13:27
To prevent your frustration
have good fenestration.
This is Episode 93 of Engineering Word Of The Day, an informal show on favorite, fascinating, ...
- Added: Sep 22, 2020
- Length: 04:26
In this installment of STEM Science Radio, our hosts discuss the science and lack there-of in some of the most popular superheroes.
Bought by Belfast Community Radio
- Added: Aug 22, 2020
- Length: 15:18
- Purchases: 1
