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Nikola Tesla was a major contributor to the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the 20th century. His inventions, patents, and theoretical work formed the basis of modern AC electricity, and contributed to the development of radio and television. Like his competitor Thomas Edison, Tesla was one of America's first celebrity scientists, enjoying the company of New York high society and dazzling the likes of Mark Twain with his electrical demonstrations. An astute self-promoter and gifted showman, he cultivated a public image of the eccentric genius.

Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time. Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star Wars world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?

Spanning four decades of dramatic advances in astronomy and planetary science, this book tells the story of eleven iconic exploratory missions and how they have fundamentally transformed our scientific and cultural perspectives on the universe and our place in it

Faith. Growth. Real Talk.This isn’t your typical Christian podcast — it’s a space where truth hits hard, healing gets real, and you’re reminded who God designed you to be.Redefined is where faith meets self-mastery, where scripture collides with strategy, and where we talk about everything from mental health and mindset to spirituality, purpose, entrepreneurship, and holistic living — all rooted in the Word, but never stuck in religion.Hosted by Bkmystro, a creative disciple, entrepreneur, and truth-seeker who’s on a mission to elevate minds, awaken purpose, and disrupt the lies we...

This podcast discusses the history of scientific thought and tells stories about the greatest scientific discoveries and the scientists who made them. There may also be an inordinate amount of Xennial-related references thrown in along the way. Episodes will be released every two weeks on Fridays! Thanks for listening.