RobWords with host Rob Watts
Before the Roman or Latin alphabet, English was written out using runes ᚠᚢᚦᚩᚱᚳ.
And I think… they were better. Allow me to explain why as we explore how runes were used in the distant past, how they’ve been abused by groups like the Nazis, and how they could be used in the future.
If it’s good enough for J. R. R. Tolkien and his dwarves, it’s good enough for us!
Was Lamarckian evolution actually right? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly learn about the new field of epigenetics and how the lived experiences of past generations can get genetically passed down with neuroscientist & epigeneticist Bianca Jones Marlin.
Have you ever been encouraged to “vote with your wallet”? From the Boston Tea Party to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the nationwide grape boycott of the 1960s, boycotts have long been a powerful tool for social change. But in today’s world, where viral boycotts come and go in the blink of an eye, do they still hold the same power? Discover the historical roots of boycotts, their lasting impact, and explore whether this form of resistance is still effective in our modern society.
I went to Spain’s plastic sea to find out why there are so many greenhouses concentrated in such a small area. Welcome to the new world of farming.
Andrewism
Welcome to the world of data colonialism, where the continuous extraction of data from our lives generates massive wealth for the few and suffering for the many on a global scale.
SciShow with host Stefan Chin (he/him)
It’s no secret that people like pretty stuff, or that we like to make our worlds as pretty as possible. And for centuries, tons of people have used the mineral in this month’s Rocks Box to paint the towns blue, so let’s talk about some of the science and some bonus archaeology around Azurite in art.
Monstrum with host Dr. Emily Zarka
LoFiLeif with Thorleif Markula
There is a plethora of brilliant virtual instruments on the market today, but that also means it can be challenging to navigate. I have been asked about which are my favorites or recommendations many times, so here they are. And since we finally have a piece of software that turns your favorite guitar into the most competent MPE controller, I choose to preface the recommendations with a brief discussion on the place for MIDI Guitar 3 as an MPE controller, compared perhaps to other controllers. Is there something unique about it, or is it just doing what every other controller have already done for a while now?
Princess Weekes
Alright, close your eyes and think of the following phrases: “olive-skinned,” “dark features,” and “tall, dark, and handsome.” Hold in your mind’s eyes what that looks like…
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Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) released a copy of an internal lecture by Rear Admiral Grace Hopper on August 19, 1982. Known as one of the most influential figures in the development of early computing technologies, Hopper’s contributions have left an indelible mark on the field of computer science, particularly in the realm of programming languages.
The lecture, which Hopper delivered during her tenure at the NSA, provides a rare glimpse into the thoughts and expertise of a woman who played a pivotal role in shaping modern computing. As a pioneering force behind the creation of COBOL, one of the first high-level programming languages, Hopper’s work laid the foundation for software development practices that are still in use today. Her lecture covers not only technical aspects of computing but also her visionary ideas on the future of technology and its applications in various fields.