Dr. Wright Breaks It Down For You

Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You
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Dr. Howard Wright, inventor and high school chemistry teacher, and his daughter Jessica chat about the various phenomena of everyday life and the science behind them.

  1. 16/04/2012

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Nineteen: How Does Soap Work?"

    Join inventor Dr. Howard Wright and I as we explore the bubbly, bodacious world of soap! Why do we need it? How does it work? And what does the game “Angry Birds” have to do with it again?

  2. 31/01/2012

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Eighteen: Help! I Have a Canker Sore!

    In this week's podcast, Dr. Wright and I tangle with a terrifying topic: canker sores! We battle viruses, bacteria, and several toothpaste commercials from the 1950s to bring you our thoughts on canker sore treatment. Supported by several animations, lovingly by yours truly in Microsoft Paint.

  3. 12/01/2012

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Seventeen: What's the Deal with Fluoride?"

    At last! A new podcast from Dr. Wright! In this week's podcast, Dr. Wright and I explore the ins and outs of fluoride: what is it? Whose idea was it to put it in the drinking water? Why is that seal getting its teeth brushed? Accompanied, as always, by my delightful animations, painstaking crafted in Microsoft Paint.

  4. 13/10/2011

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Sixteen: How Do Glow-In-The-Dark Toys Glow?"

    In this week's episode, Dr. Wright and I discuss how exactly all those glow-in-the-dark frisbees, yo-yos, and Glowstorm Whistles work. I jump to the conclusion that these items clearly must be emitting nuclear radiation, and have to be reminded about the Law of Conservation of Energy. Oops.

  5. 28/07/2011

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Fifteen: How to Deal with Rip Currents

    Keeping with our summer theme, Dr. Wright and I navigate the ins and outs (literally!) of rip currents, also called rip tides. Rip currents are insidious, deadly, and clandestine--the similarities to javelinas are not overlooked. Oh no, dear listener! They are not overlooked at all.

  6. 10/07/2011

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Fourteen: Do Dogs Sweat?

    The dog days of summer are upon us, and so Dr. Wright explores an important topic about our favorite canines: how exactly do the poor things keep cool? We discuss werewolves, sweat glands, and the importance of NEVER SHAVING A HUSKY EVER EVER EVER.

  7. 14/06/2011

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Thirteen: What Should My Price Point Be?

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  8. 02/06/2011

    "Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You," Episode Twelve: I Think I've Got a GOOD Idea! Now What?

    Join Dr. Wright and I as we continue our conversation on how to get your dream invention off the ground. You’ve made sure that your idea is both original and not awful? Great! The next step is to make a prototype. I think this sounds like a lot of work—Dr. Wright firmly believes that it’s the only way to move forward in the process.

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Dr. Howard Wright, inventor and high school chemistry teacher, and his daughter Jessica chat about the various phenomena of everyday life and the science behind them.

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  • Criado por
    Dr. Wright Breaks It Down for You
  • Anos de atividade
    2011 - 2012
  • Episódios
    19
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2011
  • Site do podcast
    Dr. Wright Breaks It Down For You