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Computers have a small battery that’s important because it keeps the machine’s clock running — and sometimes, your computer. Get the goods on computer batteries in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Planned Parenthood is a controversial organization that provides reproductive healthcare to women and men. Join Molly and Cristen as they examine Planned Parenthood’s history, controversies and services in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
In today’s episode, the TechStuff guys weigh in on video game consoles, from the models they own to the future of gaming consoles. Learn more about technology in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
In the arid Norte Chico region of Peru, archaeologists found several ancient mounds and a large amount of fish bones. Why did the city’s founders move to an inland desert? How did they get all these fish? Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
Will robots eventually destroy humanity? Probably
by Josh Clark | August 25, 2009
One of the great things about robots so far is that while, sure, they have superhuman strength, they’re generally dumb as a bag of doorknobs. It’s very satisfying to push around some robot who’s just standing there like a jerk, waiting for you to order him to lift a can or run in place.
The similarities between the two species are remarkable. The intelligence of chimps can be surprising [This isn't funny - just interesting]: [[[Jump to previous Funny...]]]
Invention – Two simple but ingenious inventions to improve the iPod
by Marshall Brain | August 25, 2009
Invention #1 – A reconceptualization of the three-prong plug: Folding Plug System Invention #2 – A simple solution to headphone tangling: [[[Jump to previous invention - CRISTAL is a new way to control everything in the room]]]
I was replacing the batteries in a flashlight last night when I was suddenly reminded of an article I edited not long ago about powering a car with AA batteries. It’s an interesting idea, isn’t it? I mean, we use AA batteries to power plenty of other things in our lives — why not a car? Yeah, I know it sounds a little crazy, but consider this: The AA-powered car in the article — the Panasonic Oxyride Racer — reached an average speed of 65.5 miles per hour, and a top speed of 75.8 miles per hour!
You Asked: How do you build a half pipe for a skateboard? — Clay, Buckley, Wash. Marshall Brain Answered: Assuming that you want to build one out of wood rather than concrete, the build process looks like this: You can see that the deck of the half pipe is made from plywood. It is screwed [...]
As the following article states, “Despite being popular for much of history, moustaches are now the style equivalent of wearing a polyester leisure suit on your upper lip. It’s hard to say how this could have happened with fine specimens of manhood like Tom Sellick and Chuck Norris flying the moustache banner, but somehow they [...]
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