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How can we eliminate fossil fuels?
It's no secret that fossil fuels have a detrimental effect ...
It's no secret that fossil fuels have a detrimental effect on the environment, but do feasible alternatives exist? In this episode, Marshall takes a look at the possibilities of DIY biofuel.
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What is the difference between good and bad toy helicopters?
Can you buy a good, long-lasting toy helicopter for under ...
Can you buy a good, long-lasting toy helicopter for under $30?
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What is a restraining order, and how do you get one?
Restraining orders are cropping up in the news more and ...
Restraining orders are cropping up in the news more and more frequently, but how do they work? Join Marshall Brain as he breaks down the legality of restraining orders -- and how to get one.
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Can we make gasoline from bacteria?
A new company is claiming that, next year, the problems ...
A new company is claiming that, next year, the problems of carbon emissions, foreign oil dependence, oil spills, fuel shortages, etc. will all end due to a breakthrough in biotechnology. Is it true?
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Anti-reflective coatings
Anti-reflective coatings are used to eliminate any light reflective off ...
Anti-reflective coatings are used to eliminate any light reflective off the back of the lenses. Learn about anti-reflective coatings in this BrainStuff episode.
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Can picking a movie theater get any more complicated?
With all the recent technological breakthroughs, choosing the right movie ...
With all the recent technological breakthroughs, choosing the right movie theatre has become increasingly complex. Why? Listen in as Marshall breaks down the different sound and video technologies available in modern movie theaters.
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How can you drive across Antarctica?
Given that it's more than 2,000 miles across and without ...
Given that it's more than 2,000 miles across and without a gas station in sight, driving across Antarctica is a daunting task. Tune in as Marshall Brain explains how it works.
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What is the coolest stuff from the 2011 edition of CES?
When it came to gadgets, the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show ...
When it came to gadgets, the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show did not disappoint. But which new products were the coolest? Tune in as Marshall Brain breaks down the latest and greatest of the CES in this podcast.
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Is there an easy way to understand how time zones work?
There are 24 different time zones -- but why do ...
There are 24 different time zones -- but why do we have them? In this podcast, Marshall recounts how society evolved time zones, and also gives you an easy way to model the structure of time zones across the globe.
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Do Power Balance Wristbands really work?
Do Power Balance Wristbands really work? Find out in this ...
Do Power Balance Wristbands really work? Find out in this BrainStuff podcast by Marshall Brain.
