Articles by TechStuff

What makes iron different from steel? How are they made? In this episode, we explore the history of iron and steel. It’s heavy metal! Learn [Read more]

How do batteries work? What are the different types of batteries? Why has battery improvement been so slow? Join Lauren and Jonathan to learn more [Read more]

What does the word nanotechnology really mean? And how did it evolve? From ancient glassmaking to the tech of sci fi, we look at nanotechnology. [Read more]

Packard Bell’s lifespan was 1926 to 1968. Or maybe 1933 to 1974. Or maybe 1986 to 2000. What is up with this company? We investigate [Read more]

How powerful is the 3D-printed gun designed by Cody Wilson? Why is the gun so controversial? Is a plastic gun really undetectable? Learn more about [Read more]

What exactly is a modem and what does it do? We trace the development of the modem and how it plays a key part in [Read more]

What are redox flow batteries? How are they similar to other types of energy storage technologies like traditional batteries and fuel cells? Will we ever [Read more]

What are fitness trackers? What sort of sensors does a typical tracker contain? Do fitness trackers really help you lose weight or get fit? Tune [Read more]

What makes a trumpet sound different from a guitar? How do flutes work? In this episode, we look at how musical instruments actually create their [Read more]

The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of people into a new lifestyle and raised many challenges. Among those are how do we pursue learning from home? [Read more]