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The HP Story: Part Two

2012-01-25 TechStuff 0

How did HP transition into new kinds of electronics? What was HP’s first computer? Did HP invent the term personal computer? Tune in for the [Read more]

H.H. Holmes and the Mysteries of Murder Castle, Part 1

2012-01-23 Stuff You Missed in History Class 0

As a student, Herman W. Mudgett used corpses to commit insurance fraud. In 1886, he moved to Chicago under the alias H.H. Holmes. In 1888, [Read more]

The HP Story: Part One

2012-01-23 TechStuff 0

Who were Hewlett and Packard? When did they form the company? What was their first product? Join your favorite tech gurus as they look back [Read more]

In an Antarctic expedition special, Elin Simonsson talks about Captain Scott’s scientific legacy while Sophie Gordon considers the power of the Antarctic photographs taken on Scott and Shackleton’s expeditions.

Fridtjof Nansen and the Fram: Part 2

2012-01-18 Stuff You Missed in History Class 0

Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen was an expert skier, zoologist and artist: By combining these skills, he became one of Norway’s earliest heroes. Listen in as Deblina [Read more]

TechStuff looks at Radio Telescopes

2012-01-18 TechStuff 0

What is a radio telescope? How can we “see” with radio waves? Why are radio telescopes so large? Join Chris and Jonathan as they explore [Read more]

Fridtjof Nansen and the Fram: Part 1

2012-01-16 Stuff You Missed in History Class 0

Fridtjof Nansen was an artist, skier, zoologist and one of Norway’s earliest heroes. The first part of this episode covers his early adventures, while part [Read more]