Folding the Proteins
From distributed computing to video games that push science forward, we look at the tech behind protein folding research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...
30 Juni 201433min
E-Cigarettes and Vaping
What's the story behind e-cigarettes? How do they work? Are they less harmful than normal cigarettes? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listen...
25 Juni 201431min
Passing the Turing Test
Did a pair of programmers make a chatbot that passed the Turing Test? What exactly is the test and has anyone beaten it before? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
23 Juni 201446min
Oculus Rift: The Story So Far (Update)
A lot has happened since we first talked about the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. We present the Rift's history and how prototypes work, then explore news from military interest to a lawsuit cla...
18 Juni 20141h 18min
Solar Freaking Roadways
You may have seen the Indiegogo solar roadway project. What are the goals of solar roadways? Are they realistic? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio...
17 Juni 20141h
How Carbon Fiber Works
What's the manufacturing process for carbon fiber? What properties does carbon fiber possess? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for p...
11 Juni 201423min
How Segways Work: The Luke Arm Update
Inventor Dean Kamen created a robotic prosthesis, nicknamed the Luke arm, to help patients regain self-sufficiency. The FDA recently approved it, so we wanted to revisit a classic episode about Kamen ...
9 Juni 201447min
The History of Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is an amazing material. Where did it come from? And were people really making it in the 19th century? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystud...
2 Juni 201430min
