Yesterday

How Did Jerry Lawson Change the Course of Video Gaming?

In the 1970s, Jerry Lawson was instrumental in creating the first cartridge-based video game console and the first digital joystick -- and he did it as one of the only Black engineers in Silicon Valley at that time. Learn about Lawson and the Fairchild Channel F in this episode o ... Show More

10m 19s

Aug 25

Why Is Glass Transparent?

Glass windows are as solid as the materials that surround them, yet they let light through. Learn the physics of why glass can be so transparent -- and why it took humans thousands of years to create totally clear glass -- in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: htt ... Show More

9m 1s

Aug 23

BrainStuff Classics: Should We Retest Licensed Drivers Periodically?

Although some driving skills can deteriorate with age, experienced drivers tend to be the safest drivers. To an extent. Learn when and how experts think drivers should be retested in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-dri ... Show More

7m 3s

Dec 2021

The Artifact Redux: Stone Mushroom Clouds

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Joe talks about mind-boggling prehistoric mineral formations. (originally published 2/10/2021) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m 26s

Nov 2018

The Boring Podcast

How do tunneling machines work? We look at the science and tech behind burrowing under the Earth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37m 51s

Feb 2022

TechStuff Classic: Ice Core Drilling

How do scientists retrieve ice core samples? What can we learn from them? Joe McCormick joins the show to talk about really cool historical records. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40m 14s

Sep 2020

How can we bring rocks back from Mars?

How many robots does it take to dig up rocks from Mars and deliver them back to Earth? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52m 52s

May 2021

Best Bits of the Week with Morgan2 - What You Didn't Hear About The Craziest Thing Scuba Steve's Ever Done (Week of 5/17)

This edition of the podcast features behind the scenes from show members and moments that happened after we turned off the microphones. Morgan2 brings on Scuba Steve to talk about the craziest thing he's ever done and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo ... Show More

1h 42m

Nov 2020

The surprising shape of the Milky Way

How do we know the shape of our galaxy, since we're stuck in the middle of it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43m 37s

Sep 2009

TechStuff Shreds on the Electric Guitar

In this rockin' episode of TechStuff, Jonathan and Chris delve into the electrifying world of electric guitars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24m 11s

Nov 2020

What's it like to fall into a black hole?

Take a cosmic field trip with Daniel and Jorge, as they guide you on a thought experiment into the heart of the most mysterious objects in the Universe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48m 10s

Aug 2020

TechStuff Goes To Disneyland (Not Really)

What's the tech powering some of the iconic rides at Disney theme parks? From Omnimovers to Indiana Jones, we explore innovations that put the thrill in thrill rides. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i ... Show More

51m 11s

Aug 2014

Waterproofing Technology

What goes into making a piece of tech waterproof? From cases to creative charging ports, we look at the challenges. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29m 29s

What Is the Mojave Megaphone?