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A Concrete Problem Apr 26, 2021

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Concrete is one of the most useful materials humans have ever made. But it also represents a big source of greenhouse gas emissions. How do we solve that problem?

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TechStuff Classic: How Hydrogen Fuel Works: Part One Apr 23, 2021

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Could hydrogen be the fuel of the future? We look at the most plentiful element in the galaxy and discuss the possibility.

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Tech News: Spring-Loaded Apples Apr 22, 2021

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Apple holds a marketing event and I like what I see. TikTok is in legal hot water in the UK. The FCC is cracking down on robocalls in the US. And it looks like a beloved old video game is getting remade.

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Machine Learning 101 Apr 21, 2021

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Why is it so hard to define concepts like artificial intelligence and machine learning? What do those even mean? And how does it work? We take a very high level look at AI and machine learning.

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Tech News: Flying Spiders of Mars Apr 20, 2021

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Okay, there are no flying spiders of Mars, but there is a flying drone that successfully flew on the Red Planet (and doesn't that deserve a David Bowie reference?)! We also learn why Bitcoin had a tough weekend and a new way to play Xbox games over web browsers.

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Can't Quit the QWERTY Keyboard Apr 19, 2021

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The modern QWERTY keyboard has had pretty much the same layout for more than a century. Why do we still rely on keyboards (and the computer mouse as well)? We explore input devices and the longevity of the keyboard.

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TechStuff Classic: How Washing Machines Work Apr 16, 2021

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What makes washers tick? How have they evolved over time to become more energy efficient and conserve water? And what's going on in there?

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Rerun: Is Carbon Dating on the way out? Apr 16, 2021

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How does radiocarbon dating work? And why might it be less reliable in the future? Learn about carbon-14 and how it can be used to guess when ancient things were alive.

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The Mortal Kombat Konquest Apr 14, 2021

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After launching in 1992, Mortal Kombat would spawn a massive franchise. It would also burn out the creators of the franchise and the company that spawned it would go out of business. And yet the tournament survives!

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Tech News: Nuclear Sabotage and Pizza Robots Apr 13, 2021

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Iran reports that a cyber attack shut down the Natanz nuclear reactor. A former Facebook employee says that the company turned a blind eye to state-backed misinformation campaigns. And if you live in Houston, Texas, your next pizza might come via robot delivery. Plus more!

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