http://odeo.com/channels/104405-NPR-Hmmm-Krulwich-on-Science-Podcast Janagnos no NPR Science Correspondent Robert Krulwich demystifies what's dense and difficult -- even if you feel lost when it comes to science. Coverage that can be delightful, moving, funny, perhaps even upsetting: Hmmmm...sounds like Krulwich on Science NPR Science Correspondent Robert Krulwich demystifies what's dense and difficult -- even if you feel lost when it comes to science. Coverage that can be delightful, moving, funny, perhaps even upsetting: Hmmmm...sounds like Krulwich on Science Correspondent en-us 40 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:38 -0700 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:38 -0700 Science http://odeo.com/episodes/25389024-Why-Leaves-Really-Fall-Off-Trees You think you know why leaves fall off trees. Well, you're wrong. It's not the wind. It's not the cold. Because leaves aren't the brightest bulbs in the world, the tree has to make an executive decision come fall. You think you know why leaves fall off trees. Well, you're wrong. It's not the wind. It's not the cold. Because leaves aren't the brightest bulbs in the world, the tree has to make an executive decision come fall. You think you know why leaves fall off trees. Well, you're wrong. It's not the wind. It's not the cold. Because leaves aren't the brightest bulbs in the world, the tree has to make an executive decision come fall. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-31,25389024 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:38 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25262353-To-Casket-Or-Not-To-Casket Bernd Heinrich, one of America's great field biologists, talks with NPR's Robert Krulwich about what to do with our bodies after we're dead. Is it better to be buried, "beetlized," or frozen solid and shattered into a million pieces? Bernd Heinrich, one of America's great field biologists, talks with NPR's Robert Krulwich about what to do with our bodies after we're dead. Is it better to be buried, "beetlized," or frozen solid and shattered into a million pieces? Bernd Heinrich, one of America's great field biologists, talks with NPR's Robert Krulwich about what to do with our bodies after we're dead. Is it better to be buried, "beetlized," or frozen solid and shattered into a million pieces? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25262353 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:30:20 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25023276-Hot-Hot-Hot-How-Much-Heat-Can-You-Take Now that it's high summer, you're probably wondering how much heat you can take. Some 230 years ago, three curious London gentlemen walked into a room with a few eggs, a steak and a dog — with exactly that question. Now that it's high summer, you're probably wondering how much heat you can take. Some 230 years ago, three curious London gentlemen walked into a room with a few eggs, a steak and a dog — with exactly that question. Now that it's high summer, you're probably wondering how much heat you can take. Some 230 years ago, three curious London gentlemen walked into a room with a few eggs, a steak and a dog — with exactly that question. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-26,25023276 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:54:34 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24850240-Hot-Hot-Hot-How-Much-Heat-Can-You-Take Now that it's high summer, you're probably wondering how much heat you can take. Some 230 years ago, three curious London gentlemen walked into a room with a few eggs, a steak and a dog — with exactly that question. Now that it's high summer, you're probably wondering how much heat you can take. Some 230 years ago, three curious London gentlemen walked into a room with a few eggs, a steak and a dog — with exactly that question. Now that it's high summer, you're probably wondering how much heat you can take. Some 230 years ago, three curious London gentlemen walked into a room with a few eggs, a steak and a dog — with exactly that question. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24850240 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:43:39 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24608873-Remembering-An-Old-Forgotten-Soldier Once upon a time, there was a well-known American soldier named Williams Jenkins Worth. His monument still stands in the heart of New York City, but while thousands pass it each day, few remember the man who lies beneath it. Once upon a time, there was a well-known American soldier named Williams Jenkins Worth. His monument still stands in the heart of New York City, but while thousands pass it each day, few remember the man who lies beneath it. Once upon a time, there was a well-known American soldier named Williams Jenkins Worth. His monument still stands in the heart of New York City, but while thousands pass it each day, few remember the man who lies beneath it. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-25,24608873 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:21:39 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24579740-The-Secret-Advantage-Of-Being-Short Imagine if someone touches your toe and your nose at the same time. You feel those touches simultaneously; but really the signal from your nose reaches your brain before the signal from your toe. This is part of the reason why one neuroscientist thinks short people might experience things faster than tall people. Imagine if someone touches your toe and your nose at the same time. You feel those touches simultaneously; but really the signal from your nose reaches your brain before the signal from your toe. This is part of the reason why one neuroscientist thinks short people might experience things faster than tall people. Imagine if someone touches your toe and your nose at the same time. You feel those touches simultaneously; but really the signal from your nose reaches your brain before the signal from your toe. This is part of the reason why one neuroscientist thinks short people might experience things faster than tall people. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24579740 Mon, 18 May 2009 21:34:56 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25355465-Shakespeare-Had-Roses-All-Wrong Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong — names do matter. Language researchers say your sense of the rose depends on what you call it. Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong — names do matter. Language researchers say your sense of the rose depends on what you call it. Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong — names do matter. Language researchers say your sense of the rose depends on what you call it. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,25355465 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:17:50 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24417532-Shakespeare-Had-Roses-All-Wrong Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong — names do matter. Language researchers say your sense of the rose depends on what you call it. Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong — names do matter. Language researchers say your sense of the rose depends on what you call it. Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong — names do matter. Language researchers say your sense of the rose depends on what you call it. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24417532 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:17:50 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25355468-Hey-I-m-Dead-The-Story-Of-The-Very-Lively-Ant How do ants know when another ant is dead? To find out, the most celebrated, most eminent ant scholar in the world came up with a plan. Play a little trick on the ants by creating an artificial corpse — a zombie ant from the living dead. And what did the ant scholar find out? Hint: It stinks! How do ants know when another ant is dead? To find out, the most celebrated, most eminent ant scholar in the world came up with a plan. Play a little trick on the ants by creating an artificial corpse — a zombie ant from the living dead. And what did the ant scholar find out? Hint: It stinks! How do ants know when another ant is dead? To find out, the most celebrated, most eminent ant scholar in the world came up with a plan. Play a little trick on the ants by creating an artificial corpse — a zombie ant from the living dead. And what did the ant scholar find out? Hint: It stinks! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,25355468 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:43:37 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24394294-Hey-I-m-Dead-The-Story-Of-The-Very-Lively-Ant How do ants know when another ant is dead? To find out, the most celebrated, most eminent ant scholar in the world came up with a plan. Play a little trick on the ants by creating an artificial corpse — a zombie ant from the living dead. And what did the ant scholar find out? Hint: It stinks! How do ants know when another ant is dead? To find out, the most celebrated, most eminent ant scholar in the world came up with a plan. Play a little trick on the ants by creating an artificial corpse — a zombie ant from the living dead. And what did the ant scholar find out? Hint: It stinks! How do ants know when another ant is dead? To find out, the most celebrated, most eminent ant scholar in the world came up with a plan. Play a little trick on the ants by creating an artificial corpse — a zombie ant from the living dead. And what did the ant scholar find out? Hint: It stinks! tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24394294 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:43:37 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25355471-How-Do-You-Amputate-A-Phantom-Limb Many amputees say they can still feel the presence of a missing limb, and often what they feel is intense pain. But how does a doctor treat pain in an arm or a leg that no longer exists? Oddly enough, one researcher used a cardboard box and a $2 mirror. Many amputees say they can still feel the presence of a missing limb, and often what they feel is intense pain. But how does a doctor treat pain in an arm or a leg that no longer exists? Oddly enough, one researcher used a cardboard box and a $2 mirror. Many amputees say they can still feel the presence of a missing limb, and often what they feel is intense pain. But how does a doctor treat pain in an arm or a leg that no longer exists? Oddly enough, one researcher used a cardboard box and a $2 mirror. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,25355471 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:13:22 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24324048-How-Do-You-Amputate-A-Phantom-Limb Many amputees say they can still feel the presence of a missing limb, and often what they feel is intense pain. But how does a doctor treat pain in an arm or a leg that no longer exists? Oddly enough, one researcher used a cardboard box and a $2 mirror. Many amputees say they can still feel the presence of a missing limb, and often what they feel is intense pain. But how does a doctor treat pain in an arm or a leg that no longer exists? Oddly enough, one researcher used a cardboard box and a $2 mirror. Many amputees say they can still feel the presence of a missing limb, and often what they feel is intense pain. But how does a doctor treat pain in an arm or a leg that no longer exists? Oddly enough, one researcher used a cardboard box and a $2 mirror. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24324048 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:13:22 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25355472-Golden-Rule-Develops-Early-But-Doesn-t-Come-Easily A 2-year-old, it turns out, knows the difference between right and wrong. And by age 4, children are getting the grasp of empathy. While the seeds of morality may be at least partially built into our genetic makeup, for children, developing a moral sense can still be a battle of impulses. A 2-year-old, it turns out, knows the difference between right and wrong. And by age 4, children are getting the grasp of empathy. While the seeds of morality may be at least partially built into our genetic makeup, for children, developing a moral sense can still be a battle of impulses. A 2-year-old, it turns out, knows the difference between right and wrong. And by age 4, children are getting the grasp of empathy. While the seeds of morality may be at least partially built into our genetic makeup, for children, developing a moral sense can still be a battle of impulses. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,25355472 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:04:13 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24278483-Golden-Rule-Develops-Early-But-Doesn-t-Come-Easily A 2-year-old, it turns out, knows the difference between right and wrong. And by age 4, children are getting the grasp of empathy. While the seeds of morality may be at least partially built into our genetic makeup, for children, developing a moral sense can still be a battle of impulses. A 2-year-old, it turns out, knows the difference between right and wrong. And by age 4, children are getting the grasp of empathy. While the seeds of morality may be at least partially built into our genetic makeup, for children, developing a moral sense can still be a battle of impulses. A 2-year-old, it turns out, knows the difference between right and wrong. And by age 4, children are getting the grasp of empathy. While the seeds of morality may be at least partially built into our genetic makeup, for children, developing a moral sense can still be a battle of impulses. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24278483 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:04:13 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24209835-Darwin-s-Very-Bad-Day-Oops-We-Just-Ate-It When young Charles Darwin set out on the Beagle, near the top of his wish list was a rare and coveted bird: the lesser rhea, a South American version of the ostrich. The bird had been sighted by a French rival — but never caught. Darwin wanted to be the first to snatch the prize for Britain. And he did find the bird, just not in the shape he was expecting. When young Charles Darwin set out on the Beagle, near the top of his wish list was a rare and coveted bird: the lesser rhea, a South American version of the ostrich. The bird had been sighted by a French rival — but never caught. Darwin wanted to be the first to snatch the prize for Britain. And he did find the bird, just not in the shape he was expecting. When young Charles Darwin set out on the Beagle, near the top of his wish list was a rare and coveted bird: the lesser rhea, a South American version of the ostrich. The bird had been sighted by a French rival — but never caught. Darwin wanted to be the first to snatch the prize for Britain. And he did find the bird, just not in the shape he was expecting. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24209835 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:25:40 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24086078-Death-Of-Child-May-Have-Influenced-Darwin-s-Work Charles Darwin was honest with his devout Christian wife that his scientific investigations led him to doubt the existence of heaven. But he feared that publishing his scientific ideas would hurt her deeply. Only after his daughter Annie's death did this change, biographers say. Charles Darwin was honest with his devout Christian wife that his scientific investigations led him to doubt the existence of heaven. But he feared that publishing his scientific ideas would hurt her deeply. Only after his daughter Annie's death did this change, biographers say. Charles Darwin was honest with his devout Christian wife that his scientific investigations led him to doubt the existence of heaven. But he feared that publishing his scientific ideas would hurt her deeply. Only after his daughter Annie's death did this change, biographers say. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-13,24086078 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:43:44 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24049379-Fruit-Fly-Scientists-Swatted-Down-Over-Cheap-Date One of the privileges of being a scientist is that when you discover something new, you get to name it anything you want. So scientists have labeled fruit fly genes things like "Cheap Date," "I'm Not Dead Yet" and "Sonic Hedgehog." But human patients tend to take offense when they're diagnosed with having "Lunatic Fringe." One of the privileges of being a scientist is that when you discover something new, you get to name it anything you want. So scientists have labeled fruit fly genes things like "Cheap Date," "I'm Not Dead Yet" and "Sonic Hedgehog." But human patients tend to take offense when they're diagnosed with having "Lunatic Fringe." One of the privileges of being a scientist is that when you discover something new, you get to name it anything you want. So scientists have labeled fruit fly genes things like "Cheap Date," "I'm Not Dead Yet" and "Sonic Hedgehog." But human patients tend to take offense when they're diagnosed with having "Lunatic Fringe." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24049379 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:13:54 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24018508-Your-Family-May-Once-Have-Been-A-Different-Color Skin pigmentation in human lineages has changed much faster and more frequently than scientists previously thought, says anthropologist Nina Jablonski. The researcher says that a population can be one color (light or dark), and 100 generations later — with no intermarriage — be a very different color. Skin pigmentation in human lineages has changed much faster and more frequently than scientists previously thought, says anthropologist Nina Jablonski. The researcher says that a population can be one color (light or dark), and 100 generations later — with no intermarriage — be a very different color. Skin pigmentation in human lineages has changed much faster and more frequently than scientists previously thought, says anthropologist Nina Jablonski. The researcher says that a population can be one color (light or dark), and 100 generations later — with no intermarriage — be a very different color. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24018508 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:54:58 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23827746-Playful-Pranks-From-Apple-s-Founder Steve Wozniak isn't just known for being a tech innovator. He's also widely-known for playing pranks at the launch of new Apple products — like ordering 4,000 cups of coffee from Starbucks during the launch of the iPhone. Steve Wozniak isn't just known for being a tech innovator. He's also widely-known for playing pranks at the launch of new Apple products — like ordering 4,000 cups of coffee from Starbucks during the launch of the iPhone. Steve Wozniak isn't just known for being a tech innovator. He's also widely-known for playing pranks at the launch of new Apple products — like ordering 4,000 cups of coffee from Starbucks during the launch of the iPhone. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-04,23827746 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:33:10 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23798932-Falling-For-Science-Obeying-All-The-Signs MIT professor Sherry Turkle has spent 25 years collecting essays from her students based on the following prompt: "Was there an object you met during childhood or adolescence that had an influence on your path into science?" One student remembered his obsession with stop signs. MIT professor Sherry Turkle has spent 25 years collecting essays from her students based on the following prompt: "Was there an object you met during childhood or adolescence that had an influence on your path into science?" One student remembered his obsession with stop signs. MIT professor Sherry Turkle has spent 25 years collecting essays from her students based on the following prompt: "Was there an object you met during childhood or adolescence that had an influence on your path into science?" One student remembered his obsession with stop signs. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-23,23798932 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:43:36 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23771801-Falling-For-Science-Swinging-Eggs-In-A-Basket MIT professor Sherry Turkle has spent 25 years collecting essays from her students based on the following prompt: "Was there an object you met during childhood or adolescence that had an influence on your path into science?" One student remembered her Easter basket. MIT professor Sherry Turkle has spent 25 years collecting essays from her students based on the following prompt: "Was there an object you met during childhood or adolescence that had an influence on your path into science?" One student remembered her Easter basket. MIT professor Sherry Turkle has spent 25 years collecting essays from her students based on the following prompt: "Was there an object you met during childhood or adolescence that had an influence on your path into science?" One student remembered her Easter basket. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-18,23771801 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:53:59 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23679170-Why-A-Turkey-Is-Called-A-Turkey The bird we eat on Thanksgiving is an exclusively North American animal. It is found in the wilds of no other continent but ours. So why is this American bird named for a Euasian country? NPR explores. The bird we eat on Thanksgiving is an exclusively North American animal. It is found in the wilds of no other continent but ours. So why is this American bird named for a Euasian country? NPR explores. The bird we eat on Thanksgiving is an exclusively North American animal. It is found in the wilds of no other continent but ours. So why is this American bird named for a Euasian country? NPR explores. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-27,23679170 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:14:32 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23629594-How-A-Bomb-Testing-Changed-Our-Trees British, American, Russian and French nuclear bomb tests in the 1950s and '60s left permanent records in trees around the globe. Scientists have found chemical signatures of the explosions in the wood of old trees in many countries. British, American, Russian and French nuclear bomb tests in the 1950s and '60s left permanent records in trees around the globe. Scientists have found chemical signatures of the explosions in the wood of old trees in many countries. British, American, Russian and French nuclear bomb tests in the 1950s and '60s left permanent records in trees around the globe. Scientists have found chemical signatures of the explosions in the wood of old trees in many countries. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-16,23629594 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:14:10 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23614167-Going-Out-On-A-Limb-With-A-Tree-Person-Ratio Using NASA satellite photos of Earth, we can calculate that the world supports roughly 61 trees per person. But are we using up our allotments? An Evergreen State College ecology professor and her students look at how we burn through wood-based resources. Using NASA satellite photos of Earth, we can calculate that the world supports roughly 61 trees per person. But are we using up our allotments? An Evergreen State College ecology professor and her students look at how we burn through wood-based resources. Using NASA satellite photos of Earth, we can calculate that the world supports roughly 61 trees per person. But are we using up our allotments? An Evergreen State College ecology professor and her students look at how we burn through wood-based resources. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-12,23614167 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:36:53 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23580523-Gut-Bacteria-May-Cause-And-Fight-Disease-Obesity These genes aren't from your parents, but the genetic code of the bacteria in your gut can determine your health — and affect conditions like type 1 diabetes and obesity. These genes aren't from your parents, but the genetic code of the bacteria in your gut can determine your health — and affect conditions like type 1 diabetes and obesity. These genes aren't from your parents, but the genetic code of the bacteria in your gut can determine your health — and affect conditions like type 1 diabetes and obesity. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23580523 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:50:34 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23540298-A-Light-Take-On-The-Gravity-Time-Relationship It's hard for the average person to understand one of Albert Einstein's great insights: that time is not the same for everybody everywhere. Theoretical physicist Brian Greene explains and explores in Icarus at the Edge of Time. It's hard for the average person to understand one of Albert Einstein's great insights: that time is not the same for everybody everywhere. Theoretical physicist Brian Greene explains and explores in Icarus at the Edge of Time. It's hard for the average person to understand one of Albert Einstein's great insights: that time is not the same for everybody everywhere. Theoretical physicist Brian Greene explains and explores in Icarus at the Edge of Time. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-27,23540298 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:04:06 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23394170-What-Goes-Into-Naming-A-New-Species-A-Lot When someone finds an animal, vegetable or mineral new to science, the discoverer gets the privilege of giving it a name. Most of the time, it's done soberly, responsibly and carefully — but not always. When someone finds an animal, vegetable or mineral new to science, the discoverer gets the privilege of giving it a name. Most of the time, it's done soberly, responsibly and carefully — but not always. When someone finds an animal, vegetable or mineral new to science, the discoverer gets the privilege of giving it a name. Most of the time, it's done soberly, responsibly and carefully — but not always. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-24,23394170 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:33:09 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23330352-Baldness-Pattern-A-New-Cold-War-Analysis For much of the 20th century, Russian (and Soviet) leaders with full heads of hair shared the country's top political spot with bald men. In fact, they very nearly went back and forth — something their American rivals did not come close to doing. For much of the 20th century, Russian (and Soviet) leaders with full heads of hair shared the country's top political spot with bald men. In fact, they very nearly went back and forth — something their American rivals did not come close to doing. For much of the 20th century, Russian (and Soviet) leaders with full heads of hair shared the country's top political spot with bald men. In fact, they very nearly went back and forth — something their American rivals did not come close to doing. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-10,23330352 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:33:57 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23141511-Virginia-Woolf-At-Intersection-Of-Science-And-Art Virginia Woolf wanted to think about what it's like to think about nothing special, about ordinary things. Novelists, she said, should study life as it happens. That view suggests that while scientists probe and analyze questions, artists discover what questions to ask. Virginia Woolf wanted to think about what it's like to think about nothing special, about ordinary things. Novelists, she said, should study life as it happens. That view suggests that while scientists probe and analyze questions, artists discover what questions to ask. Virginia Woolf wanted to think about what it's like to think about nothing special, about ordinary things. Novelists, she said, should study life as it happens. That view suggests that while scientists probe and analyze questions, artists discover what questions to ask. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-03,23141511 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 01:17:19 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23133079-Three-Nice-Things-We-Can-Say-About-Mosquitoes Science writer David Quammen revisits his effort to say a few nice things about mosquitoes. But to agree with him, you'll need to be generous and open-minded — and dabbed with a little repellent. Science writer David Quammen revisits his effort to say a few nice things about mosquitoes. But to agree with him, you'll need to be generous and open-minded — and dabbed with a little repellent. Science writer David Quammen revisits his effort to say a few nice things about mosquitoes. But to agree with him, you'll need to be generous and open-minded — and dabbed with a little repellent. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,23133079 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:48:22 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22465940-Young-Indians-Abroad-Return-to-Help-Better-Country Young Indians who grew up in Britain, Australia and America are working elbow-to-elbow on India's environmental projects. The collaboration is not without challenges, but along the way the participants are building an identity that crosses cultural borders. Young Indians who grew up in Britain, Australia and America are working elbow-to-elbow on India's environmental projects. The collaboration is not without challenges, but along the way the participants are building an identity that crosses cultural borders. Young Indians who grew up in Britain, Australia and America are working elbow-to-elbow on India's environmental projects. The collaboration is not without challenges, but along the way the participants are building an identity that crosses cultural borders. tag:odeo.com,2008-04-29,22465940 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:36:16 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22445728-Lucy-s-Laugh-Enlivens-the-Solar-System We make a lot of noise here on Earth with our TV and radio broadcasts, and some of that sound escapes into space. But how far will our signals travel? Can Lucille Ball's laugh be heard across the universe? We make a lot of noise here on Earth with our TV and radio broadcasts, and some of that sound escapes into space. But how far will our signals travel? Can Lucille Ball's laugh be heard across the universe? We make a lot of noise here on Earth with our TV and radio broadcasts, and some of that sound escapes into space. But how far will our signals travel? Can Lucille Ball's laugh be heard across the universe? tag:odeo.com,2008-04-21,22445728 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:43:08 -0700 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22153065-Radio-Lab-Into-the-Brain-of-a-Liar We all lie -- once a day or so, according to most studies. But a few of us make a habit of it. Researchers have found evidence of structural differences in the brains of people with a history of persistent lying. We all lie -- once a day or so, according to most studies. But a few of us make a habit of it. Researchers have found evidence of structural differences in the brains of people with a history of persistent lying. We all lie -- once a day or so, according to most studies. But a few of us make a habit of it. Researchers have found evidence of structural differences in the brains of people with a history of persistent lying. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-07,22153065 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:05:57 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195257-Radio-Lab-Into-the-Brain-of-a-Liar We all lie -- once a day or so, according to most studies. But a few of us make a habit of it. Researchers have found evidence of structural differences in the brains of people with a history of persistent lying. We all lie -- once a day or so, according to most studies. But a few of us make a habit of it. Researchers have found evidence of structural differences in the brains of people with a history of persistent lying. We all lie -- once a day or so, according to most studies. But a few of us make a habit of it. Researchers have found evidence of structural differences in the brains of people with a history of persistent lying. tag:odeo.com,2008-03-07,22195257 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:05:57 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22145259-Mastodons-in-Manhattan-A-Botanical-Puzzle Those long, spiky thorns on Fifth Avenue trees are no accident, says one biologist. He suspects they evolved millions of years ago to protect the honey locusts from a very large pre-Manhattan predator: mastodons. Those long, spiky thorns on Fifth Avenue trees are no accident, says one biologist. He suspects they evolved millions of years ago to protect the honey locusts from a very large pre-Manhattan predator: mastodons. Those long, spiky thorns on Fifth Avenue trees are no accident, says one biologist. He suspects they evolved millions of years ago to protect the honey locusts from a very large pre-Manhattan predator: mastodons. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-23,22145259 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:45:55 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195258-Mastodons-in-Manhattan-A-Botanical-Puzzle Those long, spiky thorns on Fifth Avenue trees are no accident, says one biologist. He suspects they evolved millions of years ago to protect the honey locusts from a very large pre-Manhattan predator: mastodons. Those long, spiky thorns on Fifth Avenue trees are no accident, says one biologist. He suspects they evolved millions of years ago to protect the honey locusts from a very large pre-Manhattan predator: mastodons. Those long, spiky thorns on Fifth Avenue trees are no accident, says one biologist. He suspects they evolved millions of years ago to protect the honey locusts from a very large pre-Manhattan predator: mastodons. tag:odeo.com,2008-02-23,22195258 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:45:55 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22120630-Blind-Man-Sees David Stewart went blind about 10 years ago, then something strange happened: He started "seeing" things. He saw a sailor, imaginary paintings, green curtains and a pink dress. What explains these visual hallucinations? David Stewart went blind about 10 years ago, then something strange happened: He started "seeing" things. He saw a sailor, imaginary paintings, green curtains and a pink dress. What explains these visual hallucinations? David Stewart went blind about 10 years ago, then something strange happened: He started "seeing" things. He saw a sailor, imaginary paintings, green curtains and a pink dress. What explains these visual hallucinations? tag:odeo.com,2008-01-31,22120630 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:33:13 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195259-Blind-Man-Sees David Stewart went blind about 10 years ago, then something strange happened: He started "seeing" things. He saw a sailor, imaginary paintings, green curtains and a pink dress. What explains these visual hallucinations? David Stewart went blind about 10 years ago, then something strange happened: He started "seeing" things. He saw a sailor, imaginary paintings, green curtains and a pink dress. What explains these visual hallucinations? David Stewart went blind about 10 years ago, then something strange happened: He started "seeing" things. He saw a sailor, imaginary paintings, green curtains and a pink dress. What explains these visual hallucinations? tag:odeo.com,2008-01-31,22195259 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:33:13 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22118751-Hearing-Things-When-Sounds-Come-Unbidden We are all, to some extent, human jukeboxes. And while hit tunes or ad jingles sometimes stick too long, for the most part we control what's inside our heads. But what happens when a person loses control? We are all, to some extent, human jukeboxes. And while hit tunes or ad jingles sometimes stick too long, for the most part we control what's inside our heads. But what happens when a person loses control? We are all, to some extent, human jukeboxes. And while hit tunes or ad jingles sometimes stick too long, for the most part we control what's inside our heads. But what happens when a person loses control? tag:odeo.com,2008-01-29,22118751 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:17:53 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195260-Hearing-Things-When-Sounds-Come-Unbidden We are all, to some extent, human jukeboxes. And while hit tunes or ad jingles sometimes stick too long, for the most part we control what's inside our heads. But what happens when a person loses control? We are all, to some extent, human jukeboxes. And while hit tunes or ad jingles sometimes stick too long, for the most part we control what's inside our heads. But what happens when a person loses control? We are all, to some extent, human jukeboxes. And while hit tunes or ad jingles sometimes stick too long, for the most part we control what's inside our heads. But what happens when a person loses control? tag:odeo.com,2008-01-29,22195260 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:17:53 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22025546-Who-Is-Singing-Me-Lullabies One night, Mrs. O'C, an elderly Irish woman living in the Bronx, woke up to a female voice singing Irish ballads. The problem was the voice was in her head. Dr. Oliver Sacks was able to determine why she heard the voice. But the more interesting question was -- whose voice was it? One night, Mrs. O'C, an elderly Irish woman living in the Bronx, woke up to a female voice singing Irish ballads. The problem was the voice was in her head. Dr. Oliver Sacks was able to determine why she heard the voice. But the more interesting question was -- whose voice was it? One night, Mrs. O'C, an elderly Irish woman living in the Bronx, woke up to a female voice singing Irish ballads. The problem was the voice was in her head. Dr. Oliver Sacks was able to determine why she heard the voice. But the more interesting question was -- whose voice was it? tag:odeo.com,2007-12-16,22025546 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:43:13 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195261-Who-Is-Singing-Me-Lullabies One night, Mrs. O'C, an elderly Irish woman living in the Bronx, woke up to a female voice singing Irish ballads. The problem was the voice was in her head. Dr. Oliver Sacks was able to determine why she heard the voice. But the more interesting question was -- whose voice was it? One night, Mrs. O'C, an elderly Irish woman living in the Bronx, woke up to a female voice singing Irish ballads. The problem was the voice was in her head. Dr. Oliver Sacks was able to determine why she heard the voice. But the more interesting question was -- whose voice was it? One night, Mrs. O'C, an elderly Irish woman living in the Bronx, woke up to a female voice singing Irish ballads. The problem was the voice was in her head. Dr. Oliver Sacks was able to determine why she heard the voice. But the more interesting question was -- whose voice was it? tag:odeo.com,2007-12-16,22195261 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:43:13 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22025549-The-Wonderful-Mysterious-Yawn The science behind a persistently mystifying animal behavior, the yawn. The science behind a persistently mystifying animal behavior, the yawn. The science behind a persistently mystifying animal behavior, the yawn. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-07,22025549 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:22:40 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195262-The-Wonderful-Mysterious-Yawn The science behind a persistently mystifying animal behavior, the yawn. The science behind a persistently mystifying animal behavior, the yawn. The science behind a persistently mystifying animal behavior, the yawn. tag:odeo.com,2007-12-07,22195262 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:22:40 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22025554-The-Long-and-Happy-Lives-of-Lobsters As best scientists can tell, lobsters age so gracefully they show no measurable signs of aging: no loss of appetite, no change in metabolism, no loss of reproductive urge or ability, no decline in strength or health. Lobsters, when they die, seem to die from external causes. As best scientists can tell, lobsters age so gracefully they show no measurable signs of aging: no loss of appetite, no change in metabolism, no loss of reproductive urge or ability, no decline in strength or health. Lobsters, when they die, seem to die from external causes. As best scientists can tell, lobsters age so gracefully they show no measurable signs of aging: no loss of appetite, no change in metabolism, no loss of reproductive urge or ability, no decline in strength or health. Lobsters, when they die, seem to die from external causes. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-16,22025554 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:31:52 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195263-The-Long-and-Happy-Lives-of-Lobsters As best scientists can tell, lobsters age so gracefully they show no measurable signs of aging: no loss of appetite, no change in metabolism, no loss of reproductive urge or ability, no decline in strength or health. Lobsters, when they die, seem to die from external causes. As best scientists can tell, lobsters age so gracefully they show no measurable signs of aging: no loss of appetite, no change in metabolism, no loss of reproductive urge or ability, no decline in strength or health. Lobsters, when they die, seem to die from external causes. As best scientists can tell, lobsters age so gracefully they show no measurable signs of aging: no loss of appetite, no change in metabolism, no loss of reproductive urge or ability, no decline in strength or health. Lobsters, when they die, seem to die from external causes. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-16,22195263 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:31:52 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22025573-Sweet-Sour-Salty-Bitter-and-Umami In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-15,22025573 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:25:03 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22413160-Sweet-Sour-Salty-Bitter In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years –- and a Japanese soup lover for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years –- and a Japanese soup lover for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years –- and a Japanese soup lover for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-15,22413160 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:25:03 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22153067-Sweet-Sour-Salty-Bitter-and-Umami In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-15,22153067 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:25:03 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/22195264-Sweet-Sour-Salty-Bitter-and-Umami In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. In the late 1800s, the hottest chef in Paris created a spectacular liquid that deepened the flavor of everything it touched: veal stock. But its flavor wasn't any combination of the four recognized tastes. And it took 100 more years ?- and a Japanese soup lover -- for scientists to acknowledge a fifth taste: umami. tag:odeo.com,2007-11-15,22195264 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:25:03 -0800 no NPR: Hmmm.... Krulwich on Science Podcast