Explain that Stuff

By: Chris Woodford
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  • Welcome to Explain that Stuff... in podcast form! Yes, by popular request, an audio version of the easy-to-understand science website you can listen to round the house or on the move. We cover the basics of how things work, cutting-edge science, cool gadgets, and computers. Unlike other websites, the emphasis is on explaining things simply and clearly so you can actually understand them. Not masses of facts and unnecessary details. Just clear, simple explanation. We teach stuff the way a teacher would, by building out from what you know already. Please subscribe and stay tuned...
    Copyright (c) Chris Woodford 2024. All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • ICMYI: Alphabet to Internet - a brief history of communication

    ICMYI: Alphabet to Internet - a brief history of communication
    Jan 25 2025

    From the alphabet to the Internet, enjoy a 10,000-year, whistle-stop tour through the whole history of human communication!
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    31 mins
  • It's more fun to SUPER-compute

    It's more fun to SUPER-compute
    Jan 18 2025

    What makes supercomputers millions of times better than the one on your desk? Here's our quick introduction to supercomputers and massively parallel processing...
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    22 mins
  • VoIP phone home - a quick guide to Internet telephony

    VoIP phone home - a quick guide to Internet telephony
    Jan 11 2025

    Old-style telephones are giving way to Internet phones - or Skype-style VoIP. What is it and how exactly does it work?
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    23 mins

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