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What is plasma and how do we use it? Why are plasma weapons so popular in science fiction? Are plasma weapons realistic? Learn more about [Read more]

What happens to our civil liberties when an algorithm is used by law enforcement to make an arrest? Even more concerning, what happens when that [Read more]

It started off as an incredible project that promised to bring science fiction into science fact. But years later, the company Magic Leap struggles to [Read more]

How well does the film treat science and technology in Independence Day? What are the big goofs committed in the movie? How realistic is the [Read more]

How do the theories of special relativity and general relativity apply to satellites? Why is the speed of light constant, but time and distance are [Read more]

How do satellite communications work? What’s the difference between megahertz and megabits? We learn about the tech of communication satellites. Learn more about your ad-choices [Read more]

How did WikiLeaks get started? What is the purpose of WikiLeaks? What are some of the controversies WikiLeaks has been in? Learn more about your [Read more]

Jonathan looks back on some of the biggest tech stories since TechStuff first launched. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy [Read more]

In our continuing exploration of stage and film lighting, we learn how technology would shape how our entertainment is created and presented and what the [Read more]

What is the Mars One project? Why is it a one-way ticket to Mars? What are the qualifications for Mars One? Learn more about your [Read more]