Granite Geek

Episode 47: Science Cafe talks trees

Granite Geek David Brooks shares what went down this month at Science Cafe. Hint: It has to do with tree, microbes and hidden communications. 

Episode 46: Are smartphones making us dumber?

This week, Granite Geek David Brooks tells us about a study at SNHU that measured the lasting effects of smartphone use.

Episode 45: BASIC historical marker completed

After 10 months of effort, the Granite Geek has succeeded in having a geeky historical marker for the programming language BASIC installed near Dartmouth College. 

Episode 44: Measles, Orthodox Jews and a N.H. hotel

Granite Geek David Brooks talks about how a small-town New Hampshire hotel ended up being a raffle prize at an anti-vaccine conference without their knowledge. 

Episode 43: Robocalls and spoofing

Granite Geek discusses those annoying calls looking to scam you. 

Episode 42: My recycling is going where?

Each week, you dutifully recycle your cans, your bottles, and, yes, your newspapers. It's your contribution to the health of our planet. But your recycling may not be going where you think it is. Granite Geek David Brooks explains.

Episode 41: Freshness Card

Granite Geek David Brooks discusses a New Hampshire invention -- the freshness card.

Episode 40: Science Cafe talks about archaeology

The next Science Cafe will be held at Makris Lobster and Steak House on April 24. RSVP at 603-225-7665.

Episode 39: Testing the Impossible Burger

The Granite Geek went out to dinner and decided to do an experiment: taste-testing a beef and meatless burger. 

Episode 38: N.H. town approves municipal broadband project

The small town of Chesterfield, New Hampshire, is moving forward with a municipal broadband project shortly after a state law made it easier for communities to do so.