The Stuff of Genius
Have you ever had an idea that seemed crazy -- maybe crazy enough to work? Every invention starts out as an idea, and it only takes a bit of genius to make it reality. See how some of the greatest inventions were brought to life ...
Have you ever had an idea that seemed crazy -- maybe crazy enough to work? Every invention starts out as an idea, and it only takes a bit of genius to make it reality. See how some of the greatest inventions were brought to life in The Stuff of Genius from HowStuffWorks.com. When George de Mestral and his dog set out on a leisurely mountain stroll, they returned covered in burrs. Learn how an afternoon walk inspired the creation of Velcro in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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No Babies! Gregory Pincus and the Birth Control Pill
The birth control pill prevents millions of births every year. ...
The birth control pill prevents millions of births every year. Learn how a scientist's experiments with rabbit ovums and frozen sperm led to this game changing advance in human reproduction.
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The World Wide Web
Nowadays the internet is nearly ubiquitous -- but how did ...
Nowadays the internet is nearly ubiquitous -- but how did it all begin? Tune in for a closer look at the man who changed the world -- and invented the world wide web -- in this episode.
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Velcro
When George de Mestral and his dog set out on ...
When George de Mestral and his dog set out on a leisurely mountain stroll, they returned covered in burrs. Learn how an afternoon walk inspired the creation of Velcro in this video.
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Mr. Alexanderson and the Long-Range Radi
Before Ernst Alexanderson designed the high-frequency alternators that transmitted radio ...
Before Ernst Alexanderson designed the high-frequency alternators that transmitted radio broadcasts in a continuous wave, radio was not usable over long distances. Tune in and learn more in this video.
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The Book Nobody Can Read: Codex Seraphinianus
Experience the imaginary world of Luigi Serafini, as Christian presents ...
Experience the imaginary world of Luigi Serafini, as Christian presents the art, typography and content of this legendary unreadable book.
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Who invented the nicotine patch?
The nicotine patch has helped thousands of smokers kick the ...
The nicotine patch has helped thousands of smokers kick the habit, but where did it come from? Tune in to learn more about the man behind the nicotine patch (and how he figured it out) in this episode.
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What's So Genius About The Wire?
David Simon created "The Wire," often described as the best ...
David Simon created "The Wire," often described as the best television show ever made. Learn why the program is regarded so highly and how Simon was awarded a "genius grant" after creating it.
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Raymond Damadian and the MRI
Today the MRI is a crucial piece of technology, and ...
Today the MRI is a crucial piece of technology, and its ability to scan the human body in a noninvasive way makes it an invaluable diagnostic tool. But who built it, and how does it work? Tune in to find out.
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There's An App For That: Cockroach Mind Control
Christian talks to Greg Gage from Backyard Brains about the ...
Christian talks to Greg Gage from Backyard Brains about the future of neuroscience and an invention that can remote control a live cockroach with a smart phone.
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Larry, Sergey and the Stuff of Searching Genius
Today, Google is one of the world's most well-known, influential ...
Today, Google is one of the world's most well-known, influential companies. But how did it get its start? Tune in and learn how two Stanford graduate students took their Stuff of Genius from a garage to people across the globe.
