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Rerun: What is gamification? Mar 05, 2020

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Gamification is exactly what it sounds like -- adding an aspect of gameplay to an activity. So why would someone add a game layer on top of an application or service -- and how old is gamification, exactly? Join Chris and Jonathan to learn more.

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Rerun: Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth? Mar 02, 2020

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Could we blow up an asteroid like in the movie Armageddon? Join Jonathan and Chris as they tackle what may become one of Earth's most important questions: What do we need to do to be better prepared for an asteroid impact?

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TechStuff Classic: How Napster Worked Feb 28, 2020

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What was the purpose of Napster? Who created Napster? How is the Napster of today related to the original Napster? Join Lauren and Jonathan as the explore the rise of Napster.

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Rerun: Eureka! Archimedes! Feb 26, 2020

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Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join Jonathan as he revisits this classic episode.

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3D Printing and Tomography Feb 24, 2020

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Scientists have created a way to 3D print small objects by using beams of light directed at special resin. It's all based off tomography and photopolymers. Here's how it works.

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TechStuff Classic: How Segways Work Feb 21, 2020

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What’s the history of the Segway? How does a Segway work? What are gyroscopes? Listen in and learn more about Segways with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Internet Folklore and Misinformation Feb 19, 2020

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Special guest Shea Lee joins the show to talk about Internet folklore, conspiracy theories and hoaxes and how platforms like Facebook and communities like 4chan can perpetuate misinformation.

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When Secrets Aren't Secret Feb 17, 2020

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The Washington Post published an article revealing that the CIA secretly owned and operated an encryption company for decades. How did that happen and what does it mean? And what lessons should we learn from it?

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TechStuff Classic: How Refrigerators Work Feb 15, 2020

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What’s the history of refrigerators? How is a refrigerator like an air conditioner? How does vapor compression work? Learn the cold, hard facts about refrigeration with Jonathan and Lauren.

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Understanding and Detecting Radiation Feb 12, 2020

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What exactly is radiation? How is electromagnetic radiation different from particle radiation? What is ionizing radiation? And how do Geiger counters work?

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