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Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
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The Internet was invented during the Cold War and launched in 1969. Yet it wasn't made for the public. In fact, it was developed for the army to communicate quickly and secretly so that no spies could intercept and no bombs could disrupt the sharing of information. It was nothing like what we know today. This program takes a look at the history of the Internet, the 1972 introduction of electronic mail, and the launch of the World Wide Web. Nobody...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Learn about electricity, get hands-on with lights and sounds, and use your creativity to build on what you know. Bonus video tutorials and other content available on the free Capstone 4D app [provide] an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page.
Pub. Date
[2012], c2012
Language
English
Description
Starting with Francis Hauksbee's 1705 Royal Society demonstration, in which he produced static electricity and a nascent form of neon lighting, this program looks at the origins of our understanding of electricity and how it could be harnessed. The film profiles many of the scientists and "natural philosophers" who first studied electricity, including Stephen Gray, Pieter van Musschenbroek, Luigi Galvani, and several others. Viewers learn about Benjamin...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Ever wanted to know how things work, especially electronic devices? This informative guide tells you all about the building blocks that make up electronic circuits and the components that make an electronic device tick. It explains electronics in an easy to understand way and then takes you through some simple but useful circuits that you can build for yourself. Areas covered include: the basic fundamentals of electricity getting started in electronics...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
If you're among the many hobbyists and designers who came to electronics through Arduino and Raspberry Pi, this cookbook will help you learn and apply the basics of electrical engineering without the need for an EE degree. Through a series of practical recipes, you'll learn how to solve specific problems while diving into as much or as little theory as you're comfortable with.
Author Simon Monk (Raspberry Pi Cookbook) breaks down this complex subject...
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The invention pioneered by Elvira Fortunato, Rodrigo Martins and their team at New University of Lisbon, consists of transistors crafted from cellulose fiber – in other words paper exploited for electronics purposes. The paper-based transistors open new applications for low cost and disposable electronics, require much less energy to manufacture, are made from readily available materials, and can be recycled safely as opposed to the standard silicon...
10) Tesla’s Children
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This documentary tells the story of five renegade inventors and their amazing inventions – one using moonlight to cure disease, and another using diamonds to power electronics. These mavericks are not only changing the existing scientific paradigm – they’re overturning it.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Our well-being is based on highly developed networks and all components have one thing in common: in order to function, they need electricity. We have become used to having access to electricity whenever and wherever we need it. Yet experts have recently pointed out the potential threats to our networks. Energy transition, increasing usage, bad weather and the liberalized energy market push it further and further to the limits of its capacities. On...
Pub. Date
[2013], c2010
Language
English
Description
Follow master rigger Sean Riley to the Mojave Desert, where he teams up with NASA for one of the biggest fixes yet: the DS-114 Mars Antenna. The Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex (GDSCC)-commonly called the Goldstone Observatory-is operated for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and its main purpose is to track and communicate with space missions. It includes the Pioneer Deep Space Station, which is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. This aging...
14) Hardware
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English
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Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform that provides instruction for adults who want to upskill for a new job, advance in their current profession, or deepen a personal interest. This top collection, curated from courses from Udemy.com and powered by Udemy for Business, gives users access to relevant skills training, helping them achieve success at work and in life. Before enrolling, users can review key information about a course, its...
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Three blue-collar geniuses challenge each other with various puzzles and problems to determine who is The Smartest Guy in the Room. Terry and Guy must build self-propelling boats made of materials found on an ice cream truck. Randy competes head to head with them in a weights and measurements challenge.
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