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All episodes 60-Second Science
Tune in every weekday for quick reports and commentaries on the world of science-- it’ll just take a minute.
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60-Second Science: August 08, 2008 Solid-State Future Fridge
Listen to this podcast:By taking advantage of polymers that cool down in the presence of an electric field, researchers are on the way toward refrigeration and air conditioning units free of compressors and coils. Steve Mirsky reports
60-Second Science: August 07, 2008 Neandertal Mitochondrial DNA Sequenced
Listen to this podcast:The first full sequence of a Neandertal genome doesn't fully negate the possibility that they mixed with us. But the mitochondrial DNA sequence falls outside the range of current human variation. Steve Mirsky reports
All episodes Science Talk
Join host Steve Mirsky each week as he explores the latest developments in science & technology through interviews...
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Science Talk: August 06, 2008 Inside China: Science, Technology, Energy and the Environment
Listen to this podcast:Former Washington Post Beijing bureau chief, Philip Pan, author of Out of Mao's Shadow: The Struggle for the Soul of a New China, discusses the science, technology, environment and culture of China with Scientific American's David Biello, who recently spent almost a month reporting from the country. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news.
Science Talk: July 30, 2008 Outsmarting Bombers; and A Warless Future?
Listen to this podcast:IEEE Spectrum editor in chief, Glenn Zorpette, talks about high-tech attempts to battle improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Iraq as well as the state of reconstruction of Iraq's electricity grid. And journalist John Horgan talks about the possibility of eliminating war. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites related to this episode include: www.saferoadmaps.org, www.thomaslfriedman.com; www.spectrum.ieee.org
All episodes 60-second psych
Tune in every Monday for quick commentary on the latest news in behavior and brain research -- it’ll just take a minute.
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60-Second Psych: August 05, 2008 Rest Assured: The Brain Practices the Day's Lessons as We Sleep
Listen to this podcast:Studies show we may be doing a lot more than just resting while we sleep. In fact the brain is hard at work, consolidating, sifting and moving the information we acquired during the day. Christie Nicholson reports
60-Second Psych: July 28, 2008 A study shows prescription OD accidents are on the rise
Listen to this podcast:A study published in Archives of Internal Medicine shows that fatal medicinal mistakes at home rose substantially in two decades. Christie Nicholson reports
Most Popular podcasts
- Solid-State Future Fridge - 5 hours ago
- Neandertal Mitochondrial DNA Sequenced - 8/7/08
- Inside China: Science, Technology, Energy and the Environment - 8/6/08
- Neandertal Mitochondrial DNA Sequenced - 8/7/08
- Solid-State Future Fridge - 5 hours ago
- Rest Assured: The Brain Practices the Day's Lessons as We Sleep - 8/5/08
