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How Smoke Detectors Work Feb 10, 2020

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Smoke detectors save lives, but how do they work? From photoelectric effects to nuclear radiation, we explore how smoke detectors let you know when there's a fire.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Cleans Up After Digital Pets Feb 08, 2020

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What is a digital pet? What was the first digital pet? Why did the digital pet craze fizzle out so quickly in the United States? Learn more about the rise and fall of digital pets in the U.S. with Jonathan and Lauren.

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The Lighter Side of Tech Feb 05, 2020

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How do lighters work? Jonathan explains the mechanics and chemistry behind lighters from their earliest forms to the type you can buy today.

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Firestarter Feb 03, 2020

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How were matches invented? From toxic chemicals to pee science, we learn about matches. And a fictional character stops by to irritate our host.

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TechStuff Classic: Tesla- The Man, The Myths, The Truth Jan 31, 2020

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Who was Nikola Tesla, really? What did he invent? What are some of the popular misconceptions about Tesla and his work? Join Jonathan and Lauren as they explore Nikola Tesla: the man, the myths and the truth.

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The State of Autonomous Vehicles Jan 29, 2020

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Just a few years ago, optimism was running high that we'd have fleets of autonomous vehicles by early 2020. What happened? We learn more about autonomous cars and their limitations in this episode.

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How Smart Speakers Work Jan 27, 2020

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How do all those smart speakers actually work? From basic speaker technology to the complicated science behind voice recognition and natural language processing, we find out!

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff is Caught in a Tractor Beam Jan 25, 2020

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What are tractor beams? How do photons normally react with matter? How are scientists using beams of light to pull microscopic objects? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the tech behind tractor beams.

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Rerun: How Ultrasound Works Jan 22, 2020

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Ultrasonic waves let medical professionals see what's going on inside us without ever making an incision. But what makes sonography so effective? Join Lauren and Jonathan as they look into the history and amazing applications of ultrasound technology.

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Volkswagen Today Jan 20, 2020

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How did Ferdinand Porsche's grandson reshape Volkswagen? And how did a scandal with diesel vehicles nearly break the company?

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