TechStuff

Consumers are increasingly purchasing books in a digital format. But what is the role of a publisher in this changing industry? How does this differ [Read more]

Solar panels have loads of potential — but how do they work, exactly, and why aren’t they more widespread? Join Jonathan and Chris as they [Read more]

So what exactly is a theremin? It’s got an unmistakably unique sound, and it’s one of the world’s first electronic musical instruments. Join Chris and [Read more]

During the recent riots, looters used technology to coordinate their activities. But which technologies did the rioters depend on the most? Is shutting down communications [Read more]

Is it possible that privacy is becoming less of a social norm? In this episode, Chris and Jonathan explore how the internet and online social [Read more]

Although digital storage has several obvious benefits, files stored on hard drives and online can still be stolen by savvy thieves. But how? Tune in [Read more]

In a relatively short amount of time, the internet has expanded across the globe and quickly evolved into a world-changing force. But what will it [Read more]

Routers are common in offices and homes across the planet, but what do they actually do? What is network address translation? Join Chris and Jonathan [Read more]

What is a logic gate? To answer this question, we’ll need to start with the binary system. In this episode, Jonathan and Chris take a [Read more]

Air conditioners are a nifty — and sometime life-saving — invention, but how does an air conditioner make air cooler? What does a compressor do? [Read more]