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Today, we have a question from listener Tom Chun. Recently, his water heater stopped working. Tom didn’t have time to spare, so he just went with t...
- Added: Mar 01, 2021
- Length: 03:46
Take a look out your window. What color is the ground? It turns out that what you see plays a big role in the speed of climate change.
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- Added: Feb 15, 2021
- Length: 03:35
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If you follow the news about climate change, you’ve probably heard the phrase “net zero.” But what does “net zero” really mean?
- Added: Feb 08, 2021
- Length: 03:37
Today we have a question from Natalie Herbermann. She’s heard that when you put your clothes in the washing machine, they can leave behind harmful ...
- Added: Feb 01, 2021
- Length: 03:44
Taking into account the energy that goes into making a whole new car, is it more energy-efficient to keep the gas car you already have, or to get a...
- Added: Jan 27, 2021
- Length: 04:00
Today, we have a question from listener David Kellogg. He’s a big fan of solar power, but he wants to know, is it better to put solar panels on you...
- Added: Jan 18, 2021
- Length: 03:41
Today, we’re answering a question from Ada, a student from Bristol, Rhode Island. She wants to know the best thing kids can do at home to help stop...
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- Added: Jan 11, 2021
- Length: 03:33
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Hydroelectric power is the most widely-used renewable energy source in the world. It creates about one-sixth of the world’s electricity. But how ex...
- Added: Dec 09, 2020
- Length: 03:58
Over the last few months, many of us have turned to digital devices to stay connected. We wondered: how much energy are we using with all of this t...
- Added: Nov 02, 2020
- Length: 03:47
Did you ever wish you could wave a wand and get rid of all of those pesky mosquitoes? Especially the ones that spread serious diseases like Zika, T...
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- Added: Oct 21, 2020
- Length: 03:45
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LOVE!! Why is it so hard to find?! The seemingly endless options of online dating should make it easy, right? Is there data that can predict lastin...
- Added: Apr 14, 2016
- Length: 32:11
Synesthesia is a rare neurological condition. It usually involves the involuntary coupling together of two unrelated sensory or cognitive experienc...
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- Added: Feb 23, 2012
- Length: 09:38
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Recorded at Science Online 2011 in North Carolina, we take an extended look at the world of blogging and its role in modern science; plus, who is B...
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- Added: Jan 21, 2011
- Length: 38:50
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Engineers and students design solar powered racecars to compete in international event.
- Added: Jan 11, 2008
- Length: 05:53
Special report exploring the latest tech toys for the holiday gift giving season.
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- Added: Dec 12, 2007
- Length: 09:32
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New research indicates reality's only there if we're looking. Ian is depressed.
- Added: May 30, 2007
- Length: 01:55
New Robots designed for teaching and learning
- Added: Dec 07, 2006
- Length: 07:06
Wireless USB device creates cordless connectivity between peripherals
- Added: Jul 30, 2006
- Length: 03:57
