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What is an autograph worth?
An autograph is a famous person's signature, but what determines ...
An autograph is a famous person's signature, but what determines how valuable it is? Marshall Brain discusses the relative value of autographs -- and what you can do to increase the value of your own signature.
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How do terrorist bombs work?
Terrorists have a new way of getting bombs into the ...
Terrorists have a new way of getting bombs into the United States: mailing them. In this episode, Marshall breaks down the science behind the types of bombs used by terrorists, and the explosive ingredients involved.
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What is superconductivity?
Superconductive materials have no electrical resistance, but why is superconductivity ...
Superconductive materials have no electrical resistance, but why is superconductivity a big deal? Marshall Brain explains the potential benefits and implications of superconductive materials, as well as how they work, in this episode.
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What is a fossil?
Fossils provide us with an important picture of ancient life. ...
Fossils provide us with an important picture of ancient life. But how is a fossil created, exactly? Marshall Brain breaks down the various natural processes behind fossilization in this episode.
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How do gasoline direct injection engines work?
The latest improvement on the internal combustion engine is called ...
The latest improvement on the internal combustion engine is called gasoline direct injection. In this episode, Marshall explains how gasoline direct injection technology works -- and how soon we'll see it in production vehicles.
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Do you have a hidden savant inside your brain?
Savant capabilities seem extraordinary, but what if they aren't? What ...
Savant capabilities seem extraordinary, but what if they aren't? What if we all have amazing talents embedded in our brains? In this episode, Marshall discusses different techniques that have revealed savant-like qualities in ordinary people.
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What can you do to make yourself really unhappy?
There are lots of articles and research on happiness these ...
There are lots of articles and research on happiness these days, but what about unhappiness? What makes us unhappy, and will avoiding it make us happy? In this episode, Marshall points out three behaviors that are sure to create unhappiness.
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What does a modern smart house look like?
What makes a "smart" house so smart? These high-tech houses ...
What makes a "smart" house so smart? These high-tech houses intelligently use resources and are responsive to the needs and habits of their occupants. Tune in to learn more.
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How does a Dippy Bird work?
A Dippy Bird is a strange-looking novelty toy, but how ...
A Dippy Bird is a strange-looking novelty toy, but how does it work? Marshall Brain breaks down the surprisingly sophisticated mechanics of the Dippy Bird in this episode.
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What are motion cards and how do they work?
Motion cards, which have been around for decades, give the ...
Motion cards, which have been around for decades, give the illusion of motion using multiple images and a special printing process. In this episode, Marshall discusses the technology behind motion cards and how it has improved over the years.
