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The History of the Toothbrush
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How well do you know your oral history? The toothbrush may be older than you think.
The First Computer Code Compiler
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Meet Grace Hopper, a computer programmer who developed the first compiler.
What's an Octothorpe?
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Expand your vocabulary with this fancy name for a common punctuation.
Who's Selling My Data?
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We discuss "data brokers", companies who package and sell data about consumers.
Artificial Intelligence is Here
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Computers are getting smarter. But what happens when they get smarter than humans?
Are There Other Earths?
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Scientists have discovered over 1,000 Earth-like planets -- and some might support life.
How Hedy Lamarr Invented WiFi
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Did you know Hedy Lamarr was the grandmother of bluetooth and WiFi?
Who’s Cheerleading Science?
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Science Cheerleaders is an organization that’s trying to engage more young women in STEM.
From Soldier to Entrepreneur
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Organizations around the country are helping veterans enter the business world back home.
Meet Beth Comstock
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Beth Comstock has been instrumental in the development of companies like Hulu and Quirky.
Searching for the Pterosaur
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Experts discuss the history of the dinosaur’s elusive cousin, the pterosaur.
How to Light a Stadium
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We look into the tech behind the Super Bowl halftime show and the Olympic ceremonies.
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