297. Integrated Circuit Introduction

297. Integrated Circuit Introduction

Integrated Circuit Introduction February 11, 2026  •  EPISODE 297 Why were integrated circuits so important in making computers smaller, faster, and more powerful? In this episode of Science LIVE, Roger Billings introduces the integrated circuit. Discover how...
296. Vacuum Tube Computing

296. Vacuum Tube Computing

Vacuum Tube Computing February 4, 2026  •  EPISODE 296 How did computers go from filling entire rooms to fitting in your hand? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings and the Protégés explore vacuum tube computing and the technology that launched the...
295. Tuned Radio

295. Tuned Radio

Tuned Radio January 28, 2026  •  EPISODE 295 How do radios tune in to specific stations? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings explores the tuned radio—how circuits are adjusted to select particular frequencies so we can hear one station clearly among...
294. Transistors

294. Transistors

Transistors January 21, 2026  •  EPISODE 294 What is a transistor and why is it important? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings explores how transistors control electric current, replaced bulky vacuum tubes, and made modern electronics possible—from...
293. Vacuum Tube Amplifier

293. Vacuum Tube Amplifier

Vacuum Tube Amplifier  January 14, 2026  •  EPISODE 293 📌 Science Fair Idea – R-51 Radio What’s a vacuum tube amplifier? Come explore with Dr. Roger Billings on Science LIVE! Learn about the technology that made it possible to boost electrical signals and...