Direct Current - An Energy.gov Podcast

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S3 E7: DUNE: The Neutrinos Must Flow May 07, 2019

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Join Direct Current on a subatomic sojourn into the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), a massive international research project aiming to unlock the secrets of the neutrino and answer the question, "Why does anything exist?"

S3 E6: Women in Power: The C3E Story Mar 20, 2019

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Direct Current - An Energy.gov Podcast talks to the women who are leading a clean energy revolution, with a little help from C3E. It's part support network, part annual gathering, part awards show — and all about empowerment.

S3 E5: Microbiomes! Live at AAAS Mar 01, 2019

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There's an invisible world of microbes living all around us that we're only just beginning to understand. We talked to two DOE scientists at the 2019 AAAS Meeting in D.C. to learn how genetic research could answer big questions about these tiny organisms.

S3 E4: This Episode Stinks Nov 21, 2018

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Grease. Gunk. Sludge. Where most people see a nasty nuisance, these scientists see powerful potential. Join us as we wade into the world of bioenergy and learn about the folks working to turn waste into useful energy!

S3 E3: Nuclear Energy: Fact, Fiction, Future Sep 13, 2018

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Nuclear energy gets a bad rap on "The Simpsons," but there's a lot more to the story. In this episode of Direct Current, we separate fact from fiction and and explore how splitting atoms could play a big role in America's clean energy future.

S3 E2: Makers Jul 31, 2018

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This episode of Direct Current is dedicated to the makers at the Energy Department — the engineers, researchers and artisans whose creations are pushing science and technology to exciting new places.

S3 E1: Sitting Down with Secretary Perry Jun 20, 2018

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You know Rick Perry as the current Secretary of Energy and former Texas governor, but did you know he once played drums with ZZ Top? On the Direct Current season 3 premiere, hear from Perry on everything from supercomputers to "Dancing with the Stars."

S2 E9: Power Couple Feb 05, 2018

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A pair of energy detectives is hunting down waste and saving money at two big U.S. manufacturing companies. Hear their story, and learn how our Better Plants program is helping partners across the nation find similar success.

S2 E8: Holiday Lights, Redux Dec 19, 2017

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We're keeping the season merry and bright with a show about data and holiday lights!

SHORT CIRCUIT | History of the Light Bulb Nov 14, 2017

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One of the most ubiquitous items in the world is an item you can probably see from wherever you’re listening… the light bulb. The story of how the light bulb came to light is a fascinating one that we think even a child could understand.

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