TechStuff’s Shark Week Special
Sharks and technology don’t usually mix, but the “Bruce” models from the movie “Jaws” are a definite exception. Learn more about the mechanical sharks that [Read more]
Podcast
How does 3D printing work?
Unlike traditional printing, 3D printing allows users to create three-dimensional objects using layers and plastic. Tune in to find out how 3D printing works, how [Read more]
How the 1916 Shark Attacks Worked
In 1916, a series of shark attacks took place along the shores of New Jersey. The media downplayed the first attack as a fluke — [Read more]
Google Voice Goes Live
Google recently launched Google Voice, a service which promises to make telecommunicating easier and more convenient. Find out where Google Voice came from, how it [Read more]
The Red Light District of New Orleans
Established in 1897, Storyville was a legal twenty block red-light district in New Orleans. Tune in as Katie and Candace take a look at the [Read more]
Malaria and the Panama Canal
The idea for the Panama Canal goes back to 1534, when the Spanish surveyed the area. However, the canal wasn’t built for centuries, and it [Read more]
What’s the deal with Google Street View?
Google Street View, which offers panoramic views of a selection of streets around the world, debuted in 2007. Discover how Google gets those impressive pictures [Read more]
America’s Favorite Outlaw: Billy the Kid
Born Henry McCarty in New York City, Billy the Kid committed his first act of murder before he turned 20. Join Candace and Katie as [Read more]
Computers from the Past
Now that they’ve covered the future of computing, the TechStuff guys are ready to tackle computers of the past. Tune in as they explore the [Read more]
History Extra podcast – July 2009 – Part 2
Mark Ormrod gives a colourful insight into medieval petitions; Christopher Lewis and Alison Boyle discuss two of the 17th century’s greatest astronomers: Galileo and Thomas Harriot.