Working in Space, from home
Why we can’t hit pause on Space exploration during the pandemic, and how people who operate spacecraft are working from home. Featuring Loen Grush (@lorengrush) Links to resources discussed: How eng...
30 Huhti 202021min
The science of digital music and why analog isn’t actually better
Neil Young says digital music recordings are terrible quality. Is he right? Featuring: Robert Owen (https://www.oberlin.edu/robert-owen) @danideahl Links: How Well Can You Hear Audio Quality? Vinyl...
28 Huhti 202031min
The teens tricking Instagram
How teenagers have created their own way to preserve their digital privacy...for the ‘gram. Featuring @Pr0d1g4 @alfredwkng Links Teens have figured out how to mess with Instagram's tracking algorith...
26 Huhti 202025min
How coronavirus is impacting education
Teachers and students are still struggling with online education Links to resources discussed: Students will go back to school eventually. Here are 5 concrete ideas for helping them catch up, readjus...
23 Huhti 202028min
The 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory
A coronavirus conspiracy theory has led to arson attacks in the UK. And - how to talk to friends and family about coronavirus misinformation. Featuring James Temperton (@JTemperton) Liz Neeley (@Liz...
21 Huhti 202030min
The year 2038 problem
What’s the deal with January 19th, 2038? Why remembering Y2K correctly matters. Featuring Rose Eveleth (@roseveleth) Links to resources discussed: Flash Forward Podcast Host: Arielle Duhaime-Ross (...
19 Huhti 202029min
Contact tracing, explained
Public health's "tried and true" tactic against infectious disease, and how Google and Apple want to help end the lockdown. Featuring @sxbegle @russellbrandom Links to resources discussed: Answering...
16 Huhti 202026min
How indie bookstores might survive the pandemic
There’s a new online bookseller in town that’s trying to save your local indie bookstore. Featuring Andy Hunter (@AndyHunter777) Constance Grady (@constancegrady) Links to resources discussed: Vox B...
14 Huhti 202025min
