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TechStuff Goes Dark Sep 13, 2018

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What is the dark web? What is its purpose? What sort of stuff is on there? We shine the light on a dark topic, as requested by listener Tyler.

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The Cambridge Analytica Scandal Sep 12, 2018

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In early 2018, the data analysis and marketing firm Cambridge Analytica came under fire in both the United States and the United Kingdom for different reasons. What exactly happened and how have things changed as a result?

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The Founding of Cambridge Analytica Sep 11, 2018

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Cambridge Analytica made headlines multiple times during its relatively short history. Where did the company come from and what did it have to do with Facebook?

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Silencing the Echo Chamber Sep 10, 2018

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We've changed the way we get information, and that has changed our perceptions of the world. How have echo chambers formed through tech and what can you do to make sure you're not just getting the information that confirms your perspective?

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TechStuff Classic: What are QR Codes? Sep 07, 2018

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How do QR codes store information? What’s the difference between a QR code and a barcode? Why did it take so long for QR codes to take off? Join Chris and Jonathan as they break down QR codes in this podcast.

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Three Nuclear Disasters Sep 06, 2018

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What happened at the nuclear power plants at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima? What did we learn from those disasters? And how bad were they?

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The Hot Take on Cold Fusion Sep 05, 2018

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Cold fusion would transform our world in ways we can't even imagine. Is it really possible? Jonathan explores the science to find the answer.

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How a Fusion Reactor Would Work Sep 04, 2018

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Nuclear power can generate a lot of electricity, but fission brings with it some drawbacks. What if we used fusion? We look at the difference between the two processes and learn about attempts to harness the power of the stars.

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How Nuclear Power Plants Work Sep 03, 2018

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How does a fission-based nuclear reactor work? What are some of the proposed modifications of this technology that could potentially make it a more attractive way to generate electricity?

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TechStuff Classic: How Sonar Works Aug 31, 2018

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Sonar uses sound to gauge the distance between objects. Although most people associate sonar with submarines, humans use sonar for a lot more than underwater navigation. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a look at the mechanics behind sonar.

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