Tetrahedra
By Tetrahedra
A math and science podcast providing a brief yet comprehensive presentation into a wide variety of STEM topics and DIY project ideas and challenges. The pod is your weekly dose of math and science in 15 minutes or less. Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
TetrahedraNov 07, 2020
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14 - PAVs, Part 1: Jetpacks
This episode gives a history of jet pack technology and then explains how jet packs work. Explanations of elephant toothpaste and the de Laval nozzle are also included. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Nov 07, 202012:49
13 - Navassa Island
This episode describes some of the US Minor Outlying Islands, mainly Howland and Navassa and the biodiversity of the latter. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Sep 05, 202013:50
12 - If Seinfeld Were Euler, Pt. 2 and Melamine Foam
This episode gives a description of what exactly a Magic Eraser is (melamine foam) and then goes into some more math jokes. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Sep 01, 202013:32
11 - Heron of Alexandria
This episode talks about the inventions of Heron of Alexandria. A brief description of numerical vs. analytical computation is provided as well as Catherine’s Wheel. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world! #TetrahedraSteamEngine
Aug 29, 202014:21
10 - Direct vs. Parametric Modelling and Generative Design
This episode talks about direct and parametric modelling, and discuss a bit about what generative design is and the hype around it. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Aug 25, 202011:21
09 - 2020 ANSYS Simulation World
This episode describes my experiences at the 2020 ANSYS Simulation World virtual conference. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Aug 20, 202011:37
08 - Resetting the Router
This episode describes a cool DIY project for whenever your Internet router goes down. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Aug 18, 202012:06
07 - Palm Treo, Wi-Fi Alliance, and 3D Printers
Today’s episode, which was recorded in the great outdoors, features antiquated technology, King Harald Bluetooth, the Wi-Fi Alliance, and 3D printers. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Aug 12, 202010:31
06 - Carbon Fiber
This episode describes the manufacturing process of carbon fibre. A comparison of carbon and graphite is also provided. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Aug 06, 202012:07
05 - State-of-the-Art Materials and Random Science Stuff
Explanations of band gap, silicon carbide, photodegradable plastic, are provided as well as articles about sleeping with socks and de-extinction. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Aug 04, 202018:06
04 - If Seinfeld were Euler: Math Jokes
In this non-ASMR episode, some (humorous) math jokes are told, punchlines are explained, and laughs are had.
Jul 31, 202008:50
03 - Fluoridated Water
This episode details why fluoridated water is important and what a typical bid looks like for a contract to renovate a water fluoridation plant. Explanations of bulk tank, double-wall piping, chemical injection quills, and SCADA systems are provided. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Jul 25, 202011:40
02 - Voronoi Diagrams and Delaunay Triangulations
This episode is an introduction to computational geometry, namely Voronoi diagrams and Delaunay triangulations. Python applications of the aforementioned are also discussed. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Jul 23, 202011:56
01 - SIR Model and Courant (CFL) Number
The pod has finally shifted away from ASMR! This episode is a re-recorded episode of the original, and hopefully much better. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
Jul 18, 202008:51