http://odeo.com/channels/1576-NPR-Science-Friday-Podcast Mitu no Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. Ira interviews scientists, authors, and policymakers, and listeners can call in and ask questions as well. Hear it each week on NPR stations nationwide -- or online here! Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. Ira interviews scientists, authors, and policymakers, and listeners can call in and ask questions as well. Hear it each week on NPR stations nationwide -- or online here! Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, h en-us 40 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:33 -0800 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:33 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25416060-Considering-Values-In-The-Health-Care-Debate As health care legislation moves through Congress, bioethicist Thomas H. Murray asks if enough attention is being paid to concepts such as justice, fairness and liberty. Murray and health care economist Len Nichols discuss the role of values in the health care debate. As health care legislation moves through Congress, bioethicist Thomas H. Murray asks if enough attention is being paid to concepts such as justice, fairness and liberty. Murray and health care economist Len Nichols discuss the role of values in the health care debate. As health care legislation moves through Congress, bioethicist Thomas H. Murray asks if enough attention is being paid to concepts such as justice, fairness and liberty. Murray and health care economist Len Nichols discuss the role of values in the health care debate. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416060 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:33 -0800 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25416061-Giving-Athletes-A-Heads-Up-On-Concussions Football players take a lot of hits, but when does hard-headed play go too far? New research suggests that head trauma can do lasting damage. Two brain researchers talk about what happens in the brain when a player gets hit, and how athletes can better protect themselves. Football players take a lot of hits, but when does hard-headed play go too far? New research suggests that head trauma can do lasting damage. Two brain researchers talk about what happens in the brain when a player gets hit, and how athletes can better protect themselves. Football players take a lot of hits, but when does hard-headed play go too far? New research suggests that head trauma can do lasting damage. Two brain researchers talk about what happens in the brain when a player gets hit, and how athletes can better protect themselves. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416061 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:30 -0800 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25416062-Students-Build-Living-Microbial-Machines At the 2009 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, undergraduates from all over the world unveiled the living machines they'd created with snippets of DNA, from bacteria that change color when they detect pollutants to ones that secrete non-toxic superglue. At the 2009 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, undergraduates from all over the world unveiled the living machines they'd created with snippets of DNA, from bacteria that change color when they detect pollutants to ones that secrete non-toxic superglue. At the 2009 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, undergraduates from all over the world unveiled the living machines they'd created with snippets of DNA, from bacteria that change color when they detect pollutants to ones that secrete non-toxic superglue. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416062 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:26 -0800 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25416063-Can-Oceans-Survive-The-Human-Appetite-For-Seafood Faced with declining fish stocks, many nations are looking for sustainable ways to have their fish — and eat it too. But how much fishing is too much? Oceanographer Sylvia Earle discusses this and other topics in her book The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One. Faced with declining fish stocks, many nations are looking for sustainable ways to have their fish — and eat it too. But how much fishing is too much? Oceanographer Sylvia Earle discusses this and other topics in her book The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One. Faced with declining fish stocks, many nations are looking for sustainable ways to have their fish — and eat it too. But how much fishing is too much? Oceanographer Sylvia Earle discusses this and other topics in her book The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416063 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:22 -0800 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25416064-Building-A-Better-Lightbulb The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and what makes a better bulb. The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and what makes a better bulb. The U.S. Department of Energy is offering $10 million to the first individual or company to develop an energy-efficient LED replacement for the standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. DOE lighting program manager James Brodrick discusses the L Prize, and what makes a better bulb. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416064 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:32:17 -0800 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25385471-A-Head-Shrinker-Studies-The-Zombie-Brain Psychiatrist Steven Schlozman recently expanded his practice from humans to the inhuman. Poring over his library of classic zombie films, he came up with neurobiological explanations for the behavior of the undead, such as lack of a frontal lobe and an overactive amygdala. Psychiatrist Steven Schlozman recently expanded his practice from humans to the inhuman. Poring over his library of classic zombie films, he came up with neurobiological explanations for the behavior of the undead, such as lack of a frontal lobe and an overactive amygdala. Psychiatrist Steven Schlozman recently expanded his practice from humans to the inhuman. Poring over his library of classic zombie films, he came up with neurobiological explanations for the behavior of the undead, such as lack of a frontal lobe and an overactive amygdala. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385471 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:51 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25385472-Halloween-A-Holiday-For-Gadgets For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. For gadget lovers, Halloween is more geeky than spooky. Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of Make Magazine, talks about the geekiest do-it-yourself Halloween costumes and decorations, from spray foam guts and singing pumpkins to a fortune-teller costume built on a Segway. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385472 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:46 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25385473-People-People-Who-Eat-People In her book Dinner With a Cannibal, writer Carole Travis-Henikoff documents the long — and often hidden — history of cannibalism in humans. Travis-Henikoff notes that cannibalism wasn't always taboo, whether it be eating loved ones out of respect or eating enemies out of disdain. In her book Dinner With a Cannibal, writer Carole Travis-Henikoff documents the long — and often hidden — history of cannibalism in humans. Travis-Henikoff notes that cannibalism wasn't always taboo, whether it be eating loved ones out of respect or eating enemies out of disdain. In her book Dinner With a Cannibal, writer Carole Travis-Henikoff documents the long — and often hidden — history of cannibalism in humans. Travis-Henikoff notes that cannibalism wasn't always taboo, whether it be eating loved ones out of respect or eating enemies out of disdain. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385473 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:42 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25385474-Why-Runners-Like-To-Feel-The-Burn What compels hundreds of thousands of runners to compete in marathons every year? Ira Flatow and guests discuss running research — from how humans are adapted specifically for long-distance running to why working up a sweat might be good for the brain, as well as the body. What compels hundreds of thousands of runners to compete in marathons every year? Ira Flatow and guests discuss running research — from how humans are adapted specifically for long-distance running to why working up a sweat might be good for the brain, as well as the body. What compels hundreds of thousands of runners to compete in marathons every year? Ira Flatow and guests discuss running research — from how humans are adapted specifically for long-distance running to why working up a sweat might be good for the brain, as well as the body. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385474 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:39 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25385475-Happy-Birthday-Internet On Oct. 29, 1969, around 10:30 P.M., a message from one computer was sent over a modified phone line to another computer hundreds of miles away. Some say the Internet was born that day. UCLA computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock, who was there, gives his account. On Oct. 29, 1969, around 10:30 P.M., a message from one computer was sent over a modified phone line to another computer hundreds of miles away. Some say the Internet was born that day. UCLA computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock, who was there, gives his account. On Oct. 29, 1969, around 10:30 P.M., a message from one computer was sent over a modified phone line to another computer hundreds of miles away. Some say the Internet was born that day. UCLA computer scientist Leonard Kleinrock, who was there, gives his account. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385475 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:33 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25385476-Examining-Gene-Therapy-As-Treatment-For-Blindness Reporting in The Lancet, doctors found success in treating Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare type of blindness, with gene therapy. Study author Katherine High explains how injecting a gene-carrying virus into the eye has improved vision in a handful of patients. Reporting in The Lancet, doctors found success in treating Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare type of blindness, with gene therapy. Study author Katherine High explains how injecting a gene-carrying virus into the eye has improved vision in a handful of patients. Reporting in The Lancet, doctors found success in treating Leber's congenital amaurosis, a rare type of blindness, with gene therapy. Study author Katherine High explains how injecting a gene-carrying virus into the eye has improved vision in a handful of patients. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25385476 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:27 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25359007-Did-Algae-Contribute-To-Mass-Extinctions Forget asteroids — a new theory says algae were the key to the dinosaurs' extinction millions of years ago. Ecotoxicologist John Rodgers details the evidence for the theory and explains why some algae can be harmful in large quantities, even to present day animal populations. Forget asteroids — a new theory says algae were the key to the dinosaurs' extinction millions of years ago. Ecotoxicologist John Rodgers details the evidence for the theory and explains why some algae can be harmful in large quantities, even to present day animal populations. Forget asteroids — a new theory says algae were the key to the dinosaurs' extinction millions of years ago. Ecotoxicologist John Rodgers details the evidence for the theory and explains why some algae can be harmful in large quantities, even to present day animal populations. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359007 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:32 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25359008-Seeing-The-Softer-Side-Of-Nature In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal says nature has been wrongly depicted to justify a "survival of the fittest" attitude in humans. Drawing on examples from his primate observations, de Waal says it's time for humans to rethink how we treat each other. In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal says nature has been wrongly depicted to justify a "survival of the fittest" attitude in humans. Drawing on examples from his primate observations, de Waal says it's time for humans to rethink how we treat each other. In his new book, The Age of Empathy, Frans de Waal says nature has been wrongly depicted to justify a "survival of the fittest" attitude in humans. Drawing on examples from his primate observations, de Waal says it's time for humans to rethink how we treat each other. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359008 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:27 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25359009-Natural-Selection-Works-On-Humans-Too Mining data from the Framingham Heart Study, scientists say they've been able to tease out the effects of natural selection on humans. Evolutionary biologist Stephen Stearns explains how evolutionary forces may produce shorter, rounder, more fertile women in the future. Mining data from the Framingham Heart Study, scientists say they've been able to tease out the effects of natural selection on humans. Evolutionary biologist Stephen Stearns explains how evolutionary forces may produce shorter, rounder, more fertile women in the future. Mining data from the Framingham Heart Study, scientists say they've been able to tease out the effects of natural selection on humans. Evolutionary biologist Stephen Stearns explains how evolutionary forces may produce shorter, rounder, more fertile women in the future. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:23 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25359010-Seeing-Through-The-Eyes-Of-An-Armadillo Sam Easterson has refined the art of the critter cam. He is the curator of the Museum of Animal Perspectives — an online repository of "remotely sensed wildlife imagery." All the footage comes from cameras implanted in the landscape or strapped to the backs of animals. Sam Easterson has refined the art of the critter cam. He is the curator of the Museum of Animal Perspectives — an online repository of "remotely sensed wildlife imagery." All the footage comes from cameras implanted in the landscape or strapped to the backs of animals. Sam Easterson has refined the art of the critter cam. He is the curator of the Museum of Animal Perspectives — an online repository of "remotely sensed wildlife imagery." All the footage comes from cameras implanted in the landscape or strapped to the backs of animals. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359010 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:20 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25359011-Searching-For-The-Right-Hand-Scrubbing-Message Researchers tried various slogans to encourage travelers to lather up after using rest stop toilets, from the disgusting — "Soap it off or eat it later" — to the educational — "Water doesn't kill germs, soap does." Hygiene expert Val Curtis reports on the most effective messages. Researchers tried various slogans to encourage travelers to lather up after using rest stop toilets, from the disgusting — "Soap it off or eat it later" — to the educational — "Water doesn't kill germs, soap does." Hygiene expert Val Curtis reports on the most effective messages. Researchers tried various slogans to encourage travelers to lather up after using rest stop toilets, from the disgusting — "Soap it off or eat it later" — to the educational — "Water doesn't kill germs, soap does." Hygiene expert Val Curtis reports on the most effective messages. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359011 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:14 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25359012-Scientists-Solve-Mystery-Of-Ear-Splitting-Sounds Reporting in Nature, researchers write that a rare type of neuron in the inner ear may process painfully loud sounds, such as the blast of a jackhammer. Study author Paul Fuchs discusses how his team solved a mystery that had stumped auditory scientists for nearly 50 years. Reporting in Nature, researchers write that a rare type of neuron in the inner ear may process painfully loud sounds, such as the blast of a jackhammer. Study author Paul Fuchs discusses how his team solved a mystery that had stumped auditory scientists for nearly 50 years. Reporting in Nature, researchers write that a rare type of neuron in the inner ear may process painfully loud sounds, such as the blast of a jackhammer. Study author Paul Fuchs discusses how his team solved a mystery that had stumped auditory scientists for nearly 50 years. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359012 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:09 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25359013-Neuroscientists-And-Magicians-Mingle-At-Conference Thousands of neuroscientists gathered in Chicago this week at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Science News writer Laura Sanders reports on the highlights, including a symposium where magicians and neuroscientists discussed their common ground: the mind. Thousands of neuroscientists gathered in Chicago this week at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Science News writer Laura Sanders reports on the highlights, including a symposium where magicians and neuroscientists discussed their common ground: the mind. Thousands of neuroscientists gathered in Chicago this week at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Science News writer Laura Sanders reports on the highlights, including a symposium where magicians and neuroscientists discussed their common ground: the mind. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359013 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:06 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298678-Small-Kids-Solve-Big-Problems-With-Science The Kids' Science Challenge gives elementary school students the chance to work with biologists and engineers on real scientific problems. Jim Metzner, executive producer of the Challenge, discusses how kids can get involved, from developing low-gravity sports to building hopping robots. The Kids' Science Challenge gives elementary school students the chance to work with biologists and engineers on real scientific problems. Jim Metzner, executive producer of the Challenge, discusses how kids can get involved, from developing low-gravity sports to building hopping robots. The Kids' Science Challenge gives elementary school students the chance to work with biologists and engineers on real scientific problems. Jim Metzner, executive producer of the Challenge, discusses how kids can get involved, from developing low-gravity sports to building hopping robots. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298678 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:48 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298679-Rare-Cancer-Case-Raises-Questions-For-Doctors Reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers write of the first confirmed case of a mother passing cancer to her baby in the womb. Study author Dr. Tony Ford discusses what cancer researchers can learn from the case. Reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers write of the first confirmed case of a mother passing cancer to her baby in the womb. Study author Dr. Tony Ford discusses what cancer researchers can learn from the case. Reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers write of the first confirmed case of a mother passing cancer to her baby in the womb. Study author Dr. Tony Ford discusses what cancer researchers can learn from the case. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298679 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:45 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298680-Forecasting-Climate-Change-Legislation With Congress focused on Afghanistan, the economy and health care, will there be any action on domestic climate policy before the Copenhagen climate summit in December? Eileen Claussen, of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, talks about what to expect in the coming months. With Congress focused on Afghanistan, the economy and health care, will there be any action on domestic climate policy before the Copenhagen climate summit in December? Eileen Claussen, of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, talks about what to expect in the coming months. With Congress focused on Afghanistan, the economy and health care, will there be any action on domestic climate policy before the Copenhagen climate summit in December? Eileen Claussen, of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, talks about what to expect in the coming months. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298680 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:40 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298681-Mapping-The-Boundaries-Of-The-Solar-System NASA launched the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) spacecraft last year to investigate the edges of the heliosphere — the insulating bubble the sun creates around the solar system. IBEX principal investigator David McComas reports on the first surprising results. NASA launched the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) spacecraft last year to investigate the edges of the heliosphere — the insulating bubble the sun creates around the solar system. IBEX principal investigator David McComas reports on the first surprising results. NASA launched the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) spacecraft last year to investigate the edges of the heliosphere — the insulating bubble the sun creates around the solar system. IBEX principal investigator David McComas reports on the first surprising results. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298681 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:36 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298682-A-Bird-In-Hand-To-Save-Those-In-The-Bush Braddock Bay, on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, is a prime pit stop for migrating birds. In a converted hot dog stand near the Bay, ornithologists and volunteers capture, study and release about 10,000 passing birds each year. Braddock Bay, on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, is a prime pit stop for migrating birds. In a converted hot dog stand near the Bay, ornithologists and volunteers capture, study and release about 10,000 passing birds each year. Braddock Bay, on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, is a prime pit stop for migrating birds. In a converted hot dog stand near the Bay, ornithologists and volunteers capture, study and release about 10,000 passing birds each year. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298682 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:34 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298683-Virus-Tied-To-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome Scientists have identified a virus lurking in 68 of 101 patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Whether the virus — known as XMRV — causes the syndrome is unclear. Molecular biologist John Coffin describes how the findings fit with what scientists know about XMRV. Scientists have identified a virus lurking in 68 of 101 patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Whether the virus — known as XMRV — causes the syndrome is unclear. Molecular biologist John Coffin describes how the findings fit with what scientists know about XMRV. Scientists have identified a virus lurking in 68 of 101 patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Whether the virus — known as XMRV — causes the syndrome is unclear. Molecular biologist John Coffin describes how the findings fit with what scientists know about XMRV. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298683 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:31 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298684-Next-Stop-The-Moon The moon has been getting a lot of traffic recently. Missions from the U.S., India, and Japan have all flown by, or into, our lunar neighbor. Planetary scientist Paul Spudis explains how the data collected may help make the moon a pit stop for future planetary missions. The moon has been getting a lot of traffic recently. Missions from the U.S., India, and Japan have all flown by, or into, our lunar neighbor. Planetary scientist Paul Spudis explains how the data collected may help make the moon a pit stop for future planetary missions. The moon has been getting a lot of traffic recently. Missions from the U.S., India, and Japan have all flown by, or into, our lunar neighbor. Planetary scientist Paul Spudis explains how the data collected may help make the moon a pit stop for future planetary missions. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298684 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:26 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25298685-Making-Memories-With-Fruit-Flies By stimulating a specific set of nerve cells in the fruit fly brain, scientists have tricked the flies into behaving as though they felt a pain they never actually felt. Physiologist Gero Wiesenbock describes the experiments and explains why fruit fly memories matter. By stimulating a specific set of nerve cells in the fruit fly brain, scientists have tricked the flies into behaving as though they felt a pain they never actually felt. Physiologist Gero Wiesenbock describes the experiments and explains why fruit fly memories matter. By stimulating a specific set of nerve cells in the fruit fly brain, scientists have tricked the flies into behaving as though they felt a pain they never actually felt. Physiologist Gero Wiesenbock describes the experiments and explains why fruit fly memories matter. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25298685 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:10:22 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25260987-Veterinarians-Tend-To-More-Than-Animals Being a veterinarian involves more than giving rabies shots. Four veterinarians practicing in different areas join host Ira Flatow to talk about their day-to-day work — from birthing calves, to tracking epidemics, to diagnosing a sick hamster. Being a veterinarian involves more than giving rabies shots. Four veterinarians practicing in different areas join host Ira Flatow to talk about their day-to-day work — from birthing calves, to tracking epidemics, to diagnosing a sick hamster. Being a veterinarian involves more than giving rabies shots. Four veterinarians practicing in different areas join host Ira Flatow to talk about their day-to-day work — from birthing calves, to tracking epidemics, to diagnosing a sick hamster. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25260987 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:14:28 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25260988-Investigating-The-Mysteries-Of-Bird-Migration Ira Flatow and guests discuss bird migration, including how birds orient themselves using stars and magnetic fields, what bird banding projects reveal about the lives of migratory birds and how scientists track birds during migration using Doppler radar and microphones. Ira Flatow and guests discuss bird migration, including how birds orient themselves using stars and magnetic fields, what bird banding projects reveal about the lives of migratory birds and how scientists track birds during migration using Doppler radar and microphones. Ira Flatow and guests discuss bird migration, including how birds orient themselves using stars and magnetic fields, what bird banding projects reveal about the lives of migratory birds and how scientists track birds during migration using Doppler radar and microphones. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25260988 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:10:02 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25223549-Physicist-Paul-Dirac-Is-The-Strangest-Man In a new biography, Graham Farmelo digs deep into the archives and personal papers of a little-known Nobel-winning physicist. Farmelo discusses The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom and his theory that Dirac may have been autistic. In a new biography, Graham Farmelo digs deep into the archives and personal papers of a little-known Nobel-winning physicist. Farmelo discusses The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom and his theory that Dirac may have been autistic. In a new biography, Graham Farmelo digs deep into the archives and personal papers of a little-known Nobel-winning physicist. Farmelo discusses The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom and his theory that Dirac may have been autistic. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223549 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:09:00 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25223550-From-The-Ground-Up-Greening-Your-Lawn Lawn expert Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual, explains how to have a greener, less weedy lawn without an arsenal of lawn care products. Turf specialist Jim Baird describes his lab's efforts to breed grasses that stand up to heat with less watering. Lawn expert Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual, explains how to have a greener, less weedy lawn without an arsenal of lawn care products. Turf specialist Jim Baird describes his lab's efforts to breed grasses that stand up to heat with less watering. Lawn expert Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual, explains how to have a greener, less weedy lawn without an arsenal of lawn care products. Turf specialist Jim Baird describes his lab's efforts to breed grasses that stand up to heat with less watering. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223550 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:08:54 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25223551-Cooking-Up-A-River-In-The-Lab For almost 100 years, scientists have been trying to create a meandering river in the laboratory. Christian Braudrick and Bill Dietrich of University of California, Berkeley, finally found a recipe and published it in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week. For almost 100 years, scientists have been trying to create a meandering river in the laboratory. Christian Braudrick and Bill Dietrich of University of California, Berkeley, finally found a recipe and published it in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week. For almost 100 years, scientists have been trying to create a meandering river in the laboratory. Christian Braudrick and Bill Dietrich of University of California, Berkeley, finally found a recipe and published it in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223551 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:08:52 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25223552-Could-Climate-Change-Topple-Modern-Civilization Lester Brown, president and founder of the Earth Policy Institute, argues for an aggressive increase in renewable energy production, better energy-efficiency standards and a return to human-centered urban design in his latest book, Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Lester Brown, president and founder of the Earth Policy Institute, argues for an aggressive increase in renewable energy production, better energy-efficiency standards and a return to human-centered urban design in his latest book, Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. Lester Brown, president and founder of the Earth Policy Institute, argues for an aggressive increase in renewable energy production, better energy-efficiency standards and a return to human-centered urban design in his latest book, Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223552 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:08:48 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25223553-Saving-Bats-From-Wind-Farm-Deaths Reporting in The Journal of Wildlife Management, researchers write about a strategy for protecting migratory bats from fatal encounters with wind farms. Study author Robert Barclay discusses the method, which halves bat fatalities without significantly reducing energy production — or profits. Reporting in The Journal of Wildlife Management, researchers write about a strategy for protecting migratory bats from fatal encounters with wind farms. Study author Robert Barclay discusses the method, which halves bat fatalities without significantly reducing energy production — or profits. Reporting in The Journal of Wildlife Management, researchers write about a strategy for protecting migratory bats from fatal encounters with wind farms. Study author Robert Barclay discusses the method, which halves bat fatalities without significantly reducing energy production — or profits. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223553 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:08:44 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25223554-Researchers-Unearth-A-Hominid-More-Ancient-Than-Lucy Writing in the journal Science, researchers unveiled several studies of a 4.4-million-year-old fossil named Ardipithecus ramidus. Ian Tattersall, an anthropologist and curator at the American Museum Of Natural History, explains the significance of the finding. Writing in the journal Science, researchers unveiled several studies of a 4.4-million-year-old fossil named Ardipithecus ramidus. Ian Tattersall, an anthropologist and curator at the American Museum Of Natural History, explains the significance of the finding. Writing in the journal Science, researchers unveiled several studies of a 4.4-million-year-old fossil named Ardipithecus ramidus. Ian Tattersall, an anthropologist and curator at the American Museum Of Natural History, explains the significance of the finding. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223554 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:08:41 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25184595-Serenading-Science-In-A-New-Rock-Album In Here Comes Science, They Might Be Giants tackles the scientific process, plasma physics, the role of blood in the body and the importance of DNA, all in song. Band members John Linnell and John Flansburgh discuss the album and play some science tunes. In Here Comes Science, They Might Be Giants tackles the scientific process, plasma physics, the role of blood in the body and the importance of DNA, all in song. Band members John Linnell and John Flansburgh discuss the album and play some science tunes. In Here Comes Science, They Might Be Giants tackles the scientific process, plasma physics, the role of blood in the body and the importance of DNA, all in song. Band members John Linnell and John Flansburgh discuss the album and play some science tunes. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184595 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:38 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25184596-Exploring-How-We-Connect-And-What-It-Means How do our friends, and friends of our friends, affect us? In their new book Connected, Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler describe research into how social networks tie into health and human behavior, including obesity, smoking, voting and happiness. How do our friends, and friends of our friends, affect us? In their new book Connected, Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler describe research into how social networks tie into health and human behavior, including obesity, smoking, voting and happiness. How do our friends, and friends of our friends, affect us? In their new book Connected, Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler describe research into how social networks tie into health and human behavior, including obesity, smoking, voting and happiness. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184596 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:32 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25184597-Saving-Turtles-From-The-Wrong-Side-Of-The-Tracks Michael Musnick is a citizen scientist who studies wood turtles in the Great Swamp — a stretch of wetland 60 miles north of New York City. He found turtles dying in the railroad tracks and proposed a solution to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority: tiny turtle bridges. Michael Musnick is a citizen scientist who studies wood turtles in the Great Swamp — a stretch of wetland 60 miles north of New York City. He found turtles dying in the railroad tracks and proposed a solution to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority: tiny turtle bridges. Michael Musnick is a citizen scientist who studies wood turtles in the Great Swamp — a stretch of wetland 60 miles north of New York City. He found turtles dying in the railroad tracks and proposed a solution to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority: tiny turtle bridges. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184597 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:29 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25184598-Making-Science-Class-The-Coolest-Period-In-School Ira Flatow and guests talk about some creative ways to make science class more fun for students and teachers, including blogging about original research, using social networks with classmates, making online video presentations and doing hands-on experiments with cockroaches. Ira Flatow and guests talk about some creative ways to make science class more fun for students and teachers, including blogging about original research, using social networks with classmates, making online video presentations and doing hands-on experiments with cockroaches. Ira Flatow and guests talk about some creative ways to make science class more fun for students and teachers, including blogging about original research, using social networks with classmates, making online video presentations and doing hands-on experiments with cockroaches. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184598 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:21 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25184599-Paleontologists-Unveil-New-Fossil-Finds Scientists met this week in England to share their findings at the annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Science News writer Sid Perkins reports on discoveries presented there, including a fossil that may explain the transition from dinosaurs to birds. Scientists met this week in England to share their findings at the annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Science News writer Sid Perkins reports on discoveries presented there, including a fossil that may explain the transition from dinosaurs to birds. Scientists met this week in England to share their findings at the annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Science News writer Sid Perkins reports on discoveries presented there, including a fossil that may explain the transition from dinosaurs to birds. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184599 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:11 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25146854-When-Romance-Prevailed-Between-Science-And-Poetry Author Richard Holmes discusses his new book The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science. The book explores the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when scientists and artists greatly influenced each other. Author Richard Holmes discusses his new book The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science. The book explores the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when scientists and artists greatly influenced each other. Author Richard Holmes discusses his new book The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science. The book explores the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when scientists and artists greatly influenced each other. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146854 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:05:25 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25146855-Comet-s-Dust-Holds-Basic-Ingredients-Of-Life NASA's Stardust spacecraft flew billions of miles to snatch dust from the comet "Wild 2," returning samples to Earth in 2006. Now researchers have found amino acids, the building blocks of life, in the dust. Stardust principal investigator Don Brownlee discusses the discovery. NASA's Stardust spacecraft flew billions of miles to snatch dust from the comet "Wild 2," returning samples to Earth in 2006. Now researchers have found amino acids, the building blocks of life, in the dust. Stardust principal investigator Don Brownlee discusses the discovery. NASA's Stardust spacecraft flew billions of miles to snatch dust from the comet "Wild 2," returning samples to Earth in 2006. Now researchers have found amino acids, the building blocks of life, in the dust. Stardust principal investigator Don Brownlee discusses the discovery. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146855 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:05:20 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25146856-Chemical-Allows-Bugs-To-Dodge-Dead-Brethren Reporting in the journal Evolutionary Biology, researchers write that bugs as distantly related as cockroaches, pill bugs and tent caterpillars all respond to the same chemical messenger to steer clear of dead comrades. Evolutionary biologist David Rollo discusses this ancient trait. Reporting in the journal Evolutionary Biology, researchers write that bugs as distantly related as cockroaches, pill bugs and tent caterpillars all respond to the same chemical messenger to steer clear of dead comrades. Evolutionary biologist David Rollo discusses this ancient trait. Reporting in the journal Evolutionary Biology, researchers write that bugs as distantly related as cockroaches, pill bugs and tent caterpillars all respond to the same chemical messenger to steer clear of dead comrades. Evolutionary biologist David Rollo discusses this ancient trait. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146856 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:05:17 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25146857-Potato-Famine-Pathogen-s-DNA-Deciphered Scientists have sequenced the genome of the water mold that causes "late blight" disease in potatoes, tomatoes and other food crops. Genome scientist Chad Nusbaum describes the pathogen's unique genome, and explains why decoding it may lead to new ways to fight the blight. Scientists have sequenced the genome of the water mold that causes "late blight" disease in potatoes, tomatoes and other food crops. Genome scientist Chad Nusbaum describes the pathogen's unique genome, and explains why decoding it may lead to new ways to fight the blight. Scientists have sequenced the genome of the water mold that causes "late blight" disease in potatoes, tomatoes and other food crops. Genome scientist Chad Nusbaum describes the pathogen's unique genome, and explains why decoding it may lead to new ways to fight the blight. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146857 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:05:09 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25146858-Fossil-Overturns-Thinking-On-Tyrannosaurus A newly described dinosaur species, Raptorex kriegsteini, is one-hundredth the size of T. rex, but has all hallmark anatomical features of the larger dinosaur. Paleontologist Paul Sereno describes the find, and why it changes what scientists thought about Tyrannosaurid evolution. A newly described dinosaur species, Raptorex kriegsteini, is one-hundredth the size of T. rex, but has all hallmark anatomical features of the larger dinosaur. Paleontologist Paul Sereno describes the find, and why it changes what scientists thought about Tyrannosaurid evolution. A newly described dinosaur species, Raptorex kriegsteini, is one-hundredth the size of T. rex, but has all hallmark anatomical features of the larger dinosaur. Paleontologist Paul Sereno describes the find, and why it changes what scientists thought about Tyrannosaurid evolution. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146858 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:05:01 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25146859-What-s-Hiding-In-Your-Showerhead A new study says showerheads may harbor microbes that can be harmful to people with compromised immunity. Biologist Norman Pace describes what his lab found growing inside some showerheads, and explains how shower spray may help the organisms spread. A new study says showerheads may harbor microbes that can be harmful to people with compromised immunity. Biologist Norman Pace describes what his lab found growing inside some showerheads, and explains how shower spray may help the organisms spread. A new study says showerheads may harbor microbes that can be harmful to people with compromised immunity. Biologist Norman Pace describes what his lab found growing inside some showerheads, and explains how shower spray may help the organisms spread. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25146859 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:04:57 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25108845-Monkeying-With-Music-s-Impact-On-Apes Cellist David Teie discusses research that says monkeys and apes may respond emotionally to music. Biomusic researcher Patricia Gray talks about apes that have jammed in studio with Peter Gabriel and Paul McCartney. Cellist David Teie discusses research that says monkeys and apes may respond emotionally to music. Biomusic researcher Patricia Gray talks about apes that have jammed in studio with Peter Gabriel and Paul McCartney. Cellist David Teie discusses research that says monkeys and apes may respond emotionally to music. Biomusic researcher Patricia Gray talks about apes that have jammed in studio with Peter Gabriel and Paul McCartney. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25108845 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:10:09 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25108846-Traveling-To-Mars-On-A-One-Way-Ticket What if the only way to send astronauts to Mars is to leave them there for good? Lawrence Krauss, a physicist at Arizona State University and director of the Origins Initiative, argues that a one-way trip is worth considering, and that it wouldn't be hard to find passengers. What if the only way to send astronauts to Mars is to leave them there for good? Lawrence Krauss, a physicist at Arizona State University and director of the Origins Initiative, argues that a one-way trip is worth considering, and that it wouldn't be hard to find passengers. What if the only way to send astronauts to Mars is to leave them there for good? Lawrence Krauss, a physicist at Arizona State University and director of the Origins Initiative, argues that a one-way trip is worth considering, and that it wouldn't be hard to find passengers. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25108846 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:10:04 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25108847-Identifying-Brain-Differences-In-People-With-ADHD Researchers examined the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and found differences that make them less sensitive to rewards. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, discusses what the findings may mean for treatment. Researchers examined the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and found differences that make them less sensitive to rewards. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, discusses what the findings may mean for treatment. Researchers examined the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and found differences that make them less sensitive to rewards. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, discusses what the findings may mean for treatment. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25108847 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:10:01 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25108848-Video-Pick-Why-Do-Squid-Light-Up Squid (the kind served as calamari) can make their skin pulse different colors. Biologist Casey Dunn and his student Sophia Tintori were interested in how this light show works, so they asked their colleagues at the University of California, Santa Barbara for an explanation. Squid (the kind served as calamari) can make their skin pulse different colors. Biologist Casey Dunn and his student Sophia Tintori were interested in how this light show works, so they asked their colleagues at the University of California, Santa Barbara for an explanation. Squid (the kind served as calamari) can make their skin pulse different colors. Biologist Casey Dunn and his student Sophia Tintori were interested in how this light show works, so they asked their colleagues at the University of California, Santa Barbara for an explanation. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25108848 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:09:58 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25108849-Climate-Change-Taking-A-Toll-On-The-Arctic A review article in the journal Science this week summarizes the state of research on climate change in the Arctic. Among the findings — Arctic ecosystems have been severely disturbed. Lead author Eric Post, a biology professor at Penn State, discusses the report. A review article in the journal Science this week summarizes the state of research on climate change in the Arctic. Among the findings — Arctic ecosystems have been severely disturbed. Lead author Eric Post, a biology professor at Penn State, discusses the report. A review article in the journal Science this week summarizes the state of research on climate change in the Arctic. Among the findings — Arctic ecosystems have been severely disturbed. Lead author Eric Post, a biology professor at Penn State, discusses the report. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25108849 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:09:54 -0700 no NPR: Science Friday Podcast