Demystifying the Bloom Box
Will the Bloom Box become the power source of the future? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a closer look at the Solid Oxide [Read more]
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Why did Augustus exile his own daughter?
Exile is never a pleasant experience, and meting it out on a family member is positively brutal. So what could drive Augustus to exile his [Read more]
Spotlight on Alan Turing
Alan Turing is often hailed as a genius, but why? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris trace the life, trials and astonishing breakthroughs of Alan [Read more]
Who was the real Sherlock Holmes?
Arthur Conan Doyle wasn’t the first person to write a mystery novel, but his focus on scientific methods and brilliant protagonist made the stories of [Read more]
Did John Titor travel through time?
From 2000 to 2001 someone calling himself John Titor claimed to have traveled to the past from the year 2036. His predictions caused a flurry [Read more]
Tagore, Erstwhile Knight
In addition to being the first Asian Nobel laureate, the multitalented Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore was known for his political influence. In this episode, Sarah [Read more]
George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate
With four acres of floor space and over thirty bedrooms, the opulent Biltmore Estate occupies a unique place in the history of the United States. [Read more]
Why are rare Earth metals important?
Rare earth metals are a crucial component in many electronic devices, but what exactly are they? In this episode, Jonathan and Chris break down the [Read more]
Historical Name-dropping in Lost
The hit show “Lost” is replete with historical name-dropping, but who are all these people mentioned in the show? In this episode, our resident history [Read more]
Rechargeable Batteries: Pros and Cons
If rechargeable batteries are so great, then how come they haven’t replaced all disposable models? In this podcast, the guys take a closer look at [Read more]