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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: February 25th, 2011 Feb 25, 2011

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Will the USB port become a thing of the past? How far will the price of solar power fall? Join Marshall Brain as he brings you the latest world news, from the death of the Guinea worm or the growth of private space exploration.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup 2-18-2011 Feb 18, 2011

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From Jeopardy's first nonhuman contestant to the secret recipe for Coca-Cola, this week has been packed with fascinating stories. Tune in as Marshall helps you catch up on the week's most interesting news.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup No. 2 Feb 11, 2011

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Each Friday, Marshall Brain brings you the latest news of the week in one handy podcast. Want to know what's shaking in the world of technology, science and more? Then tune in for a dose of BrainStuff.

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Marshall Brain's News Roundup No. 1 Feb 04, 2011

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What's the deal with the UFO sighting in Jerusalem? Will the high schools of the future be filled with telepresence robots? Tune in and join Marshall Brain as he reviews the week's most fascinating news.

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Anti-reflective Coatings Jan 17, 2011

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Anti-reflective coatings are used to eliminate any light reflective off the back of the lenses. Learn about anti-reflective coatings in this BrainStuff episode.

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What is the coolest stuff from the 2011 edition of CES? Jan 10, 2011

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When it came to gadgets, the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show did not disappoint. But which new products were the coolest? Tune in as Marshall Brain breaks down the latest and greatest of the CES in this podcast.

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What is a cyberwar, and what tactics do cyber warriors use? Dec 20, 2010

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Modern warfare has expanded beyond its tradtional venues and tactics, infiltrating the world of cyberspace. In this episode, Marshall discusses the many forms of cyber warfare, from computer hacking to viruses.

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Is it possible to get free land and free houses in the U.S.? Dec 17, 2010

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In the 1860s, the Homestead Act provided free land to settlers. Is there anything like that in 2010? In this episode, Marshall explains why and how it's possible to acquire land and houses for free -- or really cheaply -- in the United States today.

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Is there a way to make my sunglasses scratch-resistant? Dec 06, 2010

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Sunglasses have various special coatings: Some are reflective, while others are scratch-resistant. In this episode, Marshall explains how these different coatings work.

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how does a direct-injection 2-stroke engine work? Nov 22, 2010

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In a previous episode, Marshall explained how 4-stroke, direct-injection engines work; In this one, he takes a look at 2-stroke engines that utilize direct injection technology.

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