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200 Years in Tech May 26, 2010

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In this 200th episode spectacular, Jonathan and Chris tackle an ambitious topic: The most important technological innovations and inventions of the last 200 years, from steam-powered locomotives to the World Wide Web.

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Was Ada Lovelace the first computer programmer? May 24, 2010

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In this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss Ada Lovelace, daughter of the infamous Lord Byron and widely considered to be the first computer programmer.

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How Plasma Torches Work May 19, 2010

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Plasma torches are tools that harness the power of plasma, the fourth state of matter, for various purposes, from cutting metal to waste disposal. Learn more about plasma cutters and plasma waste converters in this episode.

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How does Google get traffic information for Google Maps? May 17, 2010

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Google collects data from cell phone users like you to create a database of traffic information for Google Maps. Jonathan and Chris discuss the pros and cons of traffic monitoring tools in this episode.

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How Laser Tag Games Work May 12, 2010

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Laser tag systems, which have been around since the 70s and 80s, don't typically use real lasers. Jonathan and Chris discuss the history of laser tag systems and how they work in this episode.

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How Traffic Lights Work May 10, 2010

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We often take traffic lights for granted, but regulating the flow of traffic takes a lot of planning and technology. Jonathan and Chris detail the technology behind traffic lights in this episode.

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Do ear buds cause hearing loss? May 05, 2010

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In general, headphones for audio devices increase your risk of damaged hearing, but this is especially true of ear buds. Learn more about how we hear sound and why ear buds can so easily damage your hearing in this episode.

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How Microchips Are Made May 03, 2010

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A microchip is an integrated circuit that you'll find in all sorts of electronic devices, but how is it made? Jonathan and Chris give a detailed explanation of the complex, delicate process of microchip making in this episode.

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Air Traffic Control Technology Apr 28, 2010

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Prompted by a listener's e-mail, Jonathan and Chris tackle the complexities of air traffic control technology in this episode.

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What do video game testers do? Apr 26, 2010

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If you love video games, playing them for money probably seems like a dream job. But testing video games is serious business and can be quite unglamorous. Jonathan and Chris discuss what video game testers really do in this episode.

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