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The Deal With Steel May 27, 2020

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There are lots of different kinds of steel. In this episode, we demystify steel, talk about the different classifications and what makes them different from one another.

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One Stuff of Iron, The Other of Steel May 25, 2020

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What makes iron different from steel? How are they made? In this episode, we explore the history of iron and steel. It's heavy metal!

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TechStuff Classic: The Evolution of Batteries May 22, 2020

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How do batteries work? What are the different types of batteries? Why has battery improvement been so slow? Join Lauren and Jonathan to learn more about the science behind batteries.

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Small Tech, Big Deal May 20, 2020

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What does the word nanotechnology really mean? And how did it evolve? From ancient glassmaking to the tech of sci fi, we look at nanotechnology.

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The Packard Bell Story May 18, 2020

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Packard Bell's lifespan was 1926 to 1968. Or maybe 1933 to 1974. Or maybe 1986 to 2000. What is up with this company? We investigate the Packard Bell Story.

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TechStuff Classic: Printing a Gun May 15, 2020

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How powerful is the 3D-printed gun designed by Cody Wilson? Why is the gun so controversial? Is a plastic gun really undetectable?

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The Birth of the Modem May 13, 2020

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What exactly is a modem and what does it do? We trace the development of the modem and how it plays a key part in computer networks.

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What is a Redox Flow Battery? May 11, 2020

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What are redox flow batteries? How are they similar to other types of energy storage technologies like traditional batteries and fuel cells? Will we ever see them in wide deployment?

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Gets Fit May 08, 2020

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What are fitness trackers? What sort of sensors does a typical tracker contain? Do fitness trackers really help you lose weight or get fit? Tune in to learn more.

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How Musical Instruments Work May 06, 2020

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What makes a trumpet sound different from a guitar? How do flutes work? In this episode, we look at how musical instruments actually create their respective, distinctive sounds.

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