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Robot People and Autopilots Jul 14, 2016

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Scott Benjamin comes on the show to talk about two stories. One is about a proposal to give robots electric personhood status. The other, a discussion of Tesla's Autopilot feature.

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How Tech Could Make Better Chocolate Jul 06, 2016

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Temple University scientists have found a new way to improve chocolate and it involves electric fields. Learn about the technology and physics behind improving a nearly perfect food.

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How E3 Works Jun 29, 2016

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What's the history of E3? What purpose does it serve? And can anyone attend?

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How the Disney Magic Works Jun 22, 2016

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After my recent (tenth) cruise on the Disney Cruise line, I decided to look into what makes the ship work.How does it steady itself in rough seas? How much is automated?

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AI Assistants and You Jun 15, 2016

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From Amazon to Google to Apple, companies are creating digital assistants to make our lives easier. What's the technology behind them and are they safe to use?

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How the Kepler Telescope Works Jun 08, 2016

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The Kepler Telescope has detected hundreds of exoplanets in our galaxy. What's the story behind it and how does it work?

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Shh! How Soundproofing Works Jun 01, 2016

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Producer Noel Brown joins the show to talk about the science, theory and practice of soundproofing. How does sound work? How can you protect a room from sound?

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The Problem With Ads Part Two May 25, 2016

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Jonathan and Ben continue their conversation about online ads. Is it wrong to use ad blockers? Or is it wrong to block people who block ads?

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The Problem with Ads Part One May 18, 2016

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Online advertising has been a bit of a problem for a long time. Join Jonathan and Ben as they talk about ads, ad blockers and malware.

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The FAA and Drones May 11, 2016

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Consumer drones are cool. Consumer drones are also potentially dangerous. What are the FAA's rules about drones?

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