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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 7th, 2011
With billions of people on the planet and millions of ...
With billions of people on the planet and millions of astonishing events happening each day, it's tough to keep track of everything. Luckily, Marshall's here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in his weekly news roundup. Tune in and learn more.
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How many people does it take to do a Formula 1 pit stop?
If you've ever seen a Formula 1 race, then you ...
If you've ever seen a Formula 1 race, then you know the race isn't just between cars -- it's also between pit stop crews. In seven seconds these crews perform an entire pit stop. But how does it work, and how many people does it take? Tune in to find out.
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What is the worst invasive public species?
From kudzu to cane toads, invasive species are changing the ...
From kudzu to cane toads, invasive species are changing the world. But which of these transplants is the worst for the local landscape? Tune in as Marshall Brain tackles invasive species across the world -- and ultimately concludes which one is the worst.
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: April 1st, 2011
With billions of people on the planet and millions of ...
With billions of people on the planet and millions of astonishing events happening each day, it's tough to keep track of everything. Luckily, Marshall's here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in his weekly news roundup. Tune in and learn more.
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How does someone become a saint?
Many religions bestow a special status on people who demonstrate ...
Many religions bestow a special status on people who demonstrate a life of almost perfect virtue -- but how does canonization actually occur? In this episode, Marshall breaks down the process used to officially recognize a person as a saint.
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Where should I sit to get the best ride on a roller coaster?
Each roller coaster car is moved by the cars connected ...
Each roller coaster car is moved by the cars connected to it, which makes the experience of riding a rollercoaster a bit different in each car. Learn which seat on a roller coaster is best for you, based on science and your personal preferences.
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: March 25th, 2011
From streaming photo albums to Rebecca Black, this week has ...
From streaming photo albums to Rebecca Black, this week has been chock-full of fascinating (or, at least in Rebecca's case, unavoidable) events. Tune in as Marshall Brain helps you catch up on the latest and most interesting news from around the world.
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How does emergency preparedness work?
In moments, a natural disaster can level cities, kill thousands ...
In moments, a natural disaster can level cities, kill thousands and force survivors to scavenge through the rubble for supplies. In this podcast, Marshall discusses the importance of preparedness and the types of supplies you may need in an emergency.
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Time Stands Still
Current technology isn't able to actually stop the passage of ...
Current technology isn't able to actually stop the passage of time, but under certain circumstances time can appear to stop -- and all you need is an airplane. Tune in to learn more.
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Marshall Brain's News Roundup: March 18th, 2011
As the nuclear situation in Japan continues to deteriorate, Marshall ...
As the nuclear situation in Japan continues to deteriorate, Marshall explores how a similar earthquake could affect the United States. And that's not all: Tune in and catch up on the latest, most fascinating news of the past week in this podcast.
