Are computer viruses alive?

Are computer viruses alive?

Computer viruses can permanently damage the files of unprepared computer users, but does their behavior mean that they are living entities? Join Robert and Julie as they explore the similarities between organic life and the behavior of computer viruses.

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How old is that artifact in the window?

How old is that artifact in the window?

Carbon dating is a way of determining the age of organic matter up to 50,000 years old. But how does it work? Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the uses of carbon dating, as well as the controve...

27 Apr 201018min

What drugs are astronauts on?

What drugs are astronauts on?

Make no mistake: Space is a very hostile environment. Astronauts in orbit suffer from conditions caused by the lack of gravity, small living quarters and other factors. So how do these astronauts cope...

22 Apr 201018min

The Virtues of Venom

The Virtues of Venom

Sure, venom could kill you -- but it could also cure you. The medicinal use of venom dates back thousands of years and continues to the present day. Tune in as Allison and Robert break down the scienc...

20 Apr 201023min

Tetris vs. PTSD

Tetris vs. PTSD

Everyone knows that video games are entertaining -- but could they have therapeutical value? Tune in and learn how Tetris may help victims of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Learn more about your ad-...

15 Apr 201019min

Velociraptor Awareness Day

Velociraptor Awareness Day

Dinosaur appreciation days are few and far between -- but the Velociraptor is a special case. Listen in as Allison and Robert explore the amazing abilities and physiology of the Velociraptor in this p...

13 Apr 201014min

Black Hole Bonanza

Black Hole Bonanza

A black hole forms when a star's core collapses, increasing in density until its gravitational pull becomes too powerful for light to escape. This creates a singularity -- and it happens in less than ...

8 Apr 201011min

Weapons that Changed the World

Weapons that Changed the World

Here's the crazy thing about war: It breeds innovation. Since the dawn of civilization, human beings have searched for ways to kill each other. Join Robert and Allison as they explore the weapons that...

6 Apr 201018min

What can gravity do for you?

What can gravity do for you?

Gravity is a pervasive and ambiguous force -- we still don't understand everything about it. Yet every physical act on our planet involves gravity. Join Allison and Robert as they explore exactly how ...

1 Apr 201022min

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