Talkin’ ‘Bout Cell Phone Generations
What’s the deal with 2G, 3G and 4G? Why is it so confusing to identify the generation of a smart phone? Are 4G technologies on [Read more]
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The Heiress Explorer: Louise Boyd and the Arctic
When gold mine heiress Louise Boyd staged her first Arctic expedition in the 1920s, she hunted polar bears with aristocrats. Yet she also met other [Read more]
TechStuff Looks at Ballistics
How can you determine if a gun fired a particular bullet? What is rifling? How do forensics experts test weapons? Join Jonathan and Chris as [Read more]
Let Us Make Adam 06 Let Yehi Be Lights
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Let Us Make Adam 06 Let Yehi Be Lights PDF
PDF to accompany the audio lecture.
The Falklands War
Max Hastings looks back on the Falklands War, and Helen Parr considers the impact of that conflict on veterans.
George Arents: Hobbies and the Heathenish Weed
How did advice from his great uncle inspire tobacco businessman George Arents to become one of the great contemporary bibliophiles? Listen in as Sarah and [Read more]
How Nuclear Weapons Work
This week, Chris and Jonathan explore one of the world’s most dangerous technologies. How do nuclear weapons work? Why are uranium and plutonium important components? [Read more]
Belle Starr: A Bad Rap for the Bandit Queen, Part 2
After Jim Reed’s death, Belle eventually married Sam Starr. Rumors circulated: Was Belle a barfly or a mom? In 1883, Belle and Sam served 9 [Read more]
TechStuff Plays Games Casually
What is a casual game? Why are companies targeting casual gamers? What’s the future of casual games? Kick back and relax as Chris and Jonathan [Read more]