What happened to the technology of the future?
Tech gurus of the 1950s thought the future would be full of flying cars and robots. Whatever happened to the utopian technology promised years ago? [Read more]
How can a corpse be incorruptible?
Within hours after death, decay usually sets in and the human body begins to rot. However, some human bodies simply don’t seem to decompose, and [Read more]
How Dean Kamen Works
Although inventor Dean Kamen is best known for the Segway, he holds more than 440 patents and conducts educational programs across the nation to encourage [Read more]
What happened to the lost colony at Roanoke?
In 1587, English colonists in Roanoke mysteriously disappeared, leaving only a few cryptic clues behind. For centuries since, researchers have wondered what became of the [Read more]
How does the economy affect the tech sector?
As the US economy struggles, every sector of business suffers — even the technical industries. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about how [Read more]
Do political parties influence the First Lady’s duties?
The role of First Lady is extraconstitutional, and the functions of this position have varied across administrations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more [Read more]
Whatever happened to virtual reality?
Several years ago, the world buzzed with rumors of fully interactive virtual reality just around the corner. Whatever happened to this immersive, innovative technology? Listen [Read more]
Was an Irish monk the first European to find America?
Although Columbus is often thought to be the first European in America, an Irish monk may have reached the New World in the sixth century. [Read more]
History Extra podcast – October 2008 – Part 2
Kate Williams talks about the young Victoria’s spirited struggle to become queen, Richard J Evans asks “how far did the German people support the Third Reich?”.
How Parental Controls Work
Parental controls are designed to prevent children from spending too much time on a computer, or from visiting inappropriate web sites. This technology can also [Read more]