How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?

How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?

Many people associate Edison with the invention of electricity, but Nikola Tesla heavily shaped the electrical system we still use today. Get the dirt on the electricity wars between Edison and Tesla in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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Short Stuff: Hollywood Sign

Short Stuff: Hollywood Sign

The Hollywood sign is an iconic landmark that started out as a real estate billboard. Can you believe it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Jul 202313min

How Trucking Works

How Trucking Works

If truckers suddenly vanished the global economy would come to a grinding halt in a couple days. But as important as they are these highway heroes (mostly) are, they’re systematically mistreated by th...

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Selects: What Makes Lead So Poisonous?

Selects: What Makes Lead So Poisonous?

The people of Flint, MI were horrified to find their drinking water was poisoned with lead. As we learn more about lead's effects and realize how persistent it is, the more worrying it becomes. What m...

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Butterflies: Caterpillars with Wings!

Butterflies: Caterpillars with Wings!

If you thought caterpillars were awesome, just wait until you see them with colorful, iridescent wings!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jun 202351min

Short Stuff: Fahrenheit or Celsius

Short Stuff: Fahrenheit or Celsius

Fahrenheit or Celsius? Why not both? If they can agree - exactly at -40 degrees  - then it seems like we should all be able to agree they're both great as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

28 Jun 20239min

Caterpillars: Nature's Magicians

Caterpillars: Nature's Magicians

Caterpillars are simply the best. Don't think so? Well listen in and you'll soon agreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jun 202347min

Selects: How Ocean Currents Work

Selects: How Ocean Currents Work

It's easy to overlook the importance of ocean currents - they move along out at sea, while we stay mostly on land. But we are globally affected by them every day. Currents form the base of the food ch...

24 Jun 202339min

How Afrofuturism Works

How Afrofuturism Works

Black sci-fi writers were shut out of their genre in the 20th century so they created their own vision of the future. That sentiment spread to music and film and today it’s so engrained in pop culture...

22 Jun 202353min

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