http://odeo.com/channels/32163-Earth-Sky-Podcast earthskycomm no Science. Nature. People. Science. Nature. People. A clear voice for science. en-us 40 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 Science http://odeo.com/episodes/24496072-Arsenic-and-groundwater%C2%A0safety People around the world rely on groundwater as a safe drinking source. But, as University of Wisconsin hydrogeologist Jean Bahr notes, groundwater can sometimes contain toxic substances — like arsenic. People around the world rely on groundwater as a safe drinking source. But, as University of Wisconsin hydrogeologist Jean Bahr notes, groundwater can sometimes contain toxic substances — like arsenic. People around the world rely on groundwater as a safe drinking source. But, as University of Wisconsin hydrogeologist Jean Bahr notes, groundwater can sometimes contain toxic substances — like arsenic. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24496072 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24490727-Pacific-Ocean-gyre-filled-with-plastic%C2%A0trash Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation describes an enormous floating soup of plastic garbage in the north Pacific — and the impact it could have on humans. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation describes an enormous floating soup of plastic garbage in the north Pacific — and the impact it could have on humans. Marcus Eriksen of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation describes an enormous floating soup of plastic garbage in the north Pacific — and the impact it could have on humans. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24490727 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24486441-EPA-Greenhouse-gases-are-pollutants-threat-to-public%C2%A0health “What they’ve done here is drawn this connection between CO2 and climate change and the changes to temperature, and the effects that will have on conventional air pollutants and therefore on public health,” said Dan Greenbaum of the Health Effects Institute. Hear more from Greenbaum … “What they’ve done here is drawn this connection between CO2 and climate change and the changes to temperature, and the effects that will have on conventional air pollutants and therefore on public health,” said Dan Greenbaum of the Health Effects Institute. Hear more from Greenbaum … “What they’ve done here is drawn this connection between CO2 and climate change and the changes to temperature, and the effects that will have on conventional air pollutants and therefore on public health,” said Dan Greenbaum of the Health Effects Institute. Hear more from Greenbaum … tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24486441 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24478194-Lyrid-meteors-before-dawn-April-22 April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24478194 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24473059-Jerry-Melillo-Documenting-climate-impacts-in-U-S Listen to Jerry Melillo, an ecologist at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole Massachusetts. He and his colleagues are working to document climate change impacts already occurring in the U.S. Listen to Jerry Melillo, an ecologist at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole Massachusetts. He and his colleagues are working to document climate change impacts already occurring in the U.S. Listen to Jerry Melillo, an ecologist at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole Massachusetts. He and his colleagues are working to document climate change impacts already occurring in the U.S. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24473059 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24469329-Could-soil-speed-Earth-s%C2%A0warming Listen to Charles Rice talk about the complex relationship between soil and our warming world. Listen to Charles Rice talk about the complex relationship between soil and our warming world. Listen to Charles Rice talk about the complex relationship between soil and our warming world. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24469329 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24486442-Lyrid-meteors-before-dawn-April-22 April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24486442 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24461574-Should-we-intentionally-alter-Earth%E2%80%99s%C2%A0climate Climate scientist Ken Caldeira told EarthSky that we might have already failed at cutting emissions in time to prevent a climate crisis. He’s a proponent of conducting scientific research to find ways to turn down the global thermostat through technology. Climate scientist Ken Caldeira told EarthSky that we might have already failed at cutting emissions in time to prevent a climate crisis. He’s a proponent of conducting scientific research to find ways to turn down the global thermostat through technology. Climate scientist Ken Caldeira told EarthSky that we might have already failed at cutting emissions in time to prevent a climate crisis. He’s a proponent of conducting scientific research to find ways to turn down the global thermostat through technology. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24461574 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24456517-Stephen-Schneider-Avoidable-and-unavoidable-climate%C2%A0impacts Climate scientist Stephen Schneider of Stanford spoke about avoidable and unavoidable climate impacts. Climate scientist Stephen Schneider of Stanford spoke about avoidable and unavoidable climate impacts. Climate scientist Stephen Schneider of Stanford spoke about avoidable and unavoidable climate impacts. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24456517 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24451584-Scientists-modify-adult-cells-to-replace-embryonic-stem%C2%A0cells Martin Dym conducts research on adult stem cells at Georgetown University. He said modified adult cells might become an effective alternative to stem cells taken from human embryos. Martin Dym conducts research on adult stem cells at Georgetown University. He said modified adult cells might become an effective alternative to stem cells taken from human embryos. Martin Dym conducts research on adult stem cells at Georgetown University. He said modified adult cells might become an effective alternative to stem cells taken from human embryos. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24451584 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24496073-Lyrid-meteors-before-dawn-April-22 April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. April 21, 2009. The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late night tonight until dawn tomorrow. No matter where you live worldwide, the most Lyrid meteors are expected to fly during the dark hour before dawn. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24496073 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24446714-Robert-Socolow-Live-well-transform-energy-to-help%C2%A0climate “We have the incredible challenge of living well, while we transform our energy system,” said Robert Socolow of Princeton University. Socolow spoke at the March 2009 climate summit in Washington DC. Hear more from Socolow. “We have the incredible challenge of living well, while we transform our energy system,” said Robert Socolow of Princeton University. Socolow spoke at the March 2009 climate summit in Washington DC. Hear more from Socolow. “We have the incredible challenge of living well, while we transform our energy system,” said Robert Socolow of Princeton University. Socolow spoke at the March 2009 climate summit in Washington DC. Hear more from Socolow. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24446714 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24473060-Moon-and-Jupiter-before-sunrise-April-19-and-20 April 18, 2009. If you’re up before dawn, you can spot the king of planets, Jupiter, near the waning crescent moon in the east in the next few mornings. What we see of the planet are just the cloudtops of its extremely dense atmosphere. April 18, 2009. If you’re up before dawn, you can spot the king of planets, Jupiter, near the waning crescent moon in the east in the next few mornings. What we see of the planet are just the cloudtops of its extremely dense atmosphere. April 18, 2009. If you’re up before dawn, you can spot the king of planets, Jupiter, near the waning crescent moon in the east in the next few mornings. What we see of the planet are just the cloudtops of its extremely dense atmosphere. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24473060 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24440137-James-Woolsey-Plug-in-hybrids-for-U-S-security-%C2%A0climate Listen to former CIA director James Woolsey talk about the relationship between climate change, U.S. energy use, and national security. Listen to former CIA director James Woolsey talk about the relationship between climate change, U.S. energy use, and national security. Listen to former CIA director James Woolsey talk about the relationship between climate change, U.S. energy use, and national security. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24440137 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24440140-Can-harvesting-trees-for-energy-benefit%C2%A0forests Janaki Alavalapati, head of the Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech, speaks on how harvesting biomass – trees and plants – for fuel might improve the health of forests. Janaki Alavalapati, head of the Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech, speaks on how harvesting biomass – trees and plants – for fuel might improve the health of forests. Janaki Alavalapati, head of the Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech, speaks on how harvesting biomass – trees and plants – for fuel might improve the health of forests. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,24440140 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24434670-Will-forest-industry-benefit-from%C2%A0biofuel Forest scientist Janaki Alavalapati talks about how a forest-based energy industry might also boost rural economies. Forest scientist Janaki Alavalapati talks about how a forest-based energy industry might also boost rural economies. Forest scientist Janaki Alavalapati talks about how a forest-based energy industry might also boost rural economies. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24434670 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24429487-Plug-in-hybrids-might-benefit-U-S-security-%C2%A0climate Listen to former CIA director James Woolsey talk about the relationship between climate change, U.S. energy use, and national security. Listen to former CIA director James Woolsey talk about the relationship between climate change, U.S. energy use, and national security. Listen to former CIA director James Woolsey talk about the relationship between climate change, U.S. energy use, and national security. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-09,24429487 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24428655-April-full-moon-on-April-9 April 9, 2009. The April full moon will be out all night tonight, lighting up the nighttime from dusk till dawn. Watch for the moon low in the east at dusk – at its highest point in the sky around midnight – and low in the west before the sun comes up tomorrow. April 9, 2009. The April full moon will be out all night tonight, lighting up the nighttime from dusk till dawn. Watch for the moon low in the east at dusk – at its highest point in the sky around midnight – and low in the west before the sun comes up tomorrow. April 9, 2009. The April full moon will be out all night tonight, lighting up the nighttime from dusk till dawn. Watch for the moon low in the east at dusk – at its highest point in the sky around midnight – and low in the west before the sun comes up tomorrow. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-08,24428655 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24419337-The-renewable-energy-potential-of%C2%A0forests Hear Janaki Alavalapati talk about how forest biomass – small diameter trees and brush cleared from forests – can be used to create liquid fuel. Hear Janaki Alavalapati talk about how forest biomass – small diameter trees and brush cleared from forests – can be used to create liquid fuel. Hear Janaki Alavalapati talk about how forest biomass – small diameter trees and brush cleared from forests – can be used to create liquid fuel. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24419337 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24434671-April-full-moon-on-April-9 April 9, 2009. The April full moon will be out all night tonight, lighting up the nighttime from dusk till dawn. Watch for the moon low in the east at dusk – at its highest point in the sky around midnight – and low in the west before the sun comes up tomorrow. April 9, 2009. The April full moon will be out all night tonight, lighting up the nighttime from dusk till dawn. Watch for the moon low in the east at dusk – at its highest point in the sky around midnight – and low in the west before the sun comes up tomorrow. April 9, 2009. The April full moon will be out all night tonight, lighting up the nighttime from dusk till dawn. Watch for the moon low in the east at dusk – at its highest point in the sky around midnight – and low in the west before the sun comes up tomorrow. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-04,24434671 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:04:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24380927-Amazon-smoke-slows-formation-of-clouds-%C2%A0rainfall Listen to atmospheric scientist Ilan Koren talk about the effects of man-made forest fires on weather in the Amazon basin. Listen to atmospheric scientist Ilan Koren talk about the effects of man-made forest fires on weather in the Amazon basin. Listen to atmospheric scientist Ilan Koren talk about the effects of man-made forest fires on weather in the Amazon basin. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-29,24380927 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24377563-Architect-Werner-Lang-on-green%C2%A0building Architect Werner Lang, of the University of Texas, talks about creating buildings that work better for the 21st century. Architect Werner Lang, of the University of Texas, talks about creating buildings that work better for the 21st century. Architect Werner Lang, of the University of Texas, talks about creating buildings that work better for the 21st century. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-28,24377563 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24369956-Social-intelligence-shaped-human%C2%A0evolution Anthropologist Carol Ward said “It’s the interaction with members of our own species – in terms of competition, cooperation, and help that has shaped the evolution of the human brain and human abilities.” Anthropologist Carol Ward said “It’s the interaction with members of our own species – in terms of competition, cooperation, and help that has shaped the evolution of the human brain and human abilities.” Anthropologist Carol Ward said “It’s the interaction with members of our own species – in terms of competition, cooperation, and help that has shaped the evolution of the human brain and human abilities.” tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24369956 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24365104-AIDS-detection-lab-on-a%C2%A0cellphone Listen to Aydogan Ozcan talk about a pocket-sized device he’s developing to detect infectious diseases in people in the most impoverished parts of the world. Listen to Aydogan Ozcan talk about a pocket-sized device he’s developing to detect infectious diseases in people in the most impoverished parts of the world. Listen to Aydogan Ozcan talk about a pocket-sized device he’s developing to detect infectious diseases in people in the most impoverished parts of the world. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-26,24365104 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24359129-Oceans-play-role-in-Earth%E2%80%99s%C2%A0climate Listen to oceanographer Paul Baker talk about how oceans help regulate global temperature, and how global warming could bring the cooling of northern Europe. Listen to oceanographer Paul Baker talk about how oceans help regulate global temperature, and how global warming could bring the cooling of northern Europe. Listen to oceanographer Paul Baker talk about how oceans help regulate global temperature, and how global warming could bring the cooling of northern Europe. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24359129 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24350658-Can-nuclear-weapons-be%C2%A0controlled Seismologist Paul Richards says that scientists can now detect any nuclear test of military significance, no matter how secret. Seismologist Paul Richards says that scientists can now detect any nuclear test of military significance, no matter how secret. Seismologist Paul Richards says that scientists can now detect any nuclear test of military significance, no matter how secret. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24350658 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24350659-Rare-Venus-sighting-dusk-and-dawn-late-March-2009 March 24, 2009. In the northern hemisphere, it should be possible to catch the blazing planet Venus low in the west just after sunset. March 24, 2009. In the northern hemisphere, it should be possible to catch the blazing planet Venus low in the west just after sunset. March 24, 2009. In the northern hemisphere, it should be possible to catch the blazing planet Venus low in the west just after sunset. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24350659 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24346379-Can-nuclear-weapons-be%C2%A0controlled Seismologist Paul Richards says that scientists can now detect any nuclear test of military significance, no matter how secret. Seismologist Paul Richards says that scientists can now detect any nuclear test of military significance, no matter how secret. Seismologist Paul Richards says that scientists can now detect any nuclear test of military significance, no matter how secret. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24346379 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24341603-Ancient-fanged-boar-croc-%C2%A0discovered Paul Sereno talks about an unusual fossil that his team unearthed in a remote region of the Sahara Desert. Paul Sereno talks about an unusual fossil that his team unearthed in a remote region of the Sahara Desert. Paul Sereno talks about an unusual fossil that his team unearthed in a remote region of the Sahara Desert. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-22,24341603 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24338441-Scientists-expect-progress-in-stem-cell%C2%A0research Listen to MIT professor Richard Hynes talk about President Barack Obama’s 2009 move to lift Bush’s limits on stem cell research. Listen to MIT professor Richard Hynes talk about President Barack Obama’s 2009 move to lift Bush’s limits on stem cell research. Listen to MIT professor Richard Hynes talk about President Barack Obama’s 2009 move to lift Bush’s limits on stem cell research. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-21,24338441 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24338442-Moon-and-Jupiter-before-dawn-March-22-and-23 March 21, 2009. If you’re up before the sun the next couple of mornings, it should be easy to find the blazing planet Jupiter. At morning dawn, look eastward – in the general direction of sunrise – to find the waning crescent moon. March 21, 2009. If you’re up before the sun the next couple of mornings, it should be easy to find the blazing planet Jupiter. At morning dawn, look eastward – in the general direction of sunrise – to find the waning crescent moon. March 21, 2009. If you’re up before the sun the next couple of mornings, it should be easy to find the blazing planet Jupiter. At morning dawn, look eastward – in the general direction of sunrise – to find the waning crescent moon. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24338442 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24322538-Fortifying-foods-with-nano-capsules Listen to Jochen Weiss of the University of Hohenheim speak about using nanotechnology to add omega-3 fatty acids to a variety of foods. Listen to Jochen Weiss of the University of Hohenheim speak about using nanotechnology to add omega-3 fatty acids to a variety of foods. Listen to Jochen Weiss of the University of Hohenheim speak about using nanotechnology to add omega-3 fatty acids to a variety of foods. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-18,24322538 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:03:05 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24350660-Moon-and-Jupiter-before-dawn-March-22-and-23 March 21, 2009. If you’re up before the sun the next couple of mornings, it should be easy to find the blazing planet Jupiter. At morning dawn, look eastward – in the general direction of sunrise – to find the waning crescent moon. March 21, 2009. If you’re up before the sun the next couple of mornings, it should be easy to find the blazing planet Jupiter. At morning dawn, look eastward – in the general direction of sunrise – to find the waning crescent moon. March 21, 2009. If you’re up before the sun the next couple of mornings, it should be easy to find the blazing planet Jupiter. At morning dawn, look eastward – in the general direction of sunrise – to find the waning crescent moon. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,24350660 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24308049-Flower-adapts-for-aeons-but-faces-modern%C2%A0threat Hear paleobotanist Sir Peter Crane Sir Peter Crane talk about the connections between fossilized and living plants, and about how human activity can impact plant survival. Hear paleobotanist Sir Peter Crane Sir Peter Crane talk about the connections between fossilized and living plants, and about how human activity can impact plant survival. Hear paleobotanist Sir Peter Crane Sir Peter Crane talk about the connections between fossilized and living plants, and about how human activity can impact plant survival. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,24308049 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24338443-March-20-equinox-sun-overhead-at%C2%A0equator March 20, 2009. The March equinox arrives today at 11:44 Universal Time. At this instant, the sun passes directly overhead somewhere along Earth’s equator. March 20, 2009. The March equinox arrives today at 11:44 Universal Time. At this instant, the sun passes directly overhead somewhere along Earth’s equator. March 20, 2009. The March equinox arrives today at 11:44 Universal Time. At this instant, the sun passes directly overhead somewhere along Earth’s equator. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,24338443 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24294665-The-first-contact-with-inner%C2%A0Earth Hear Earth scientist Bruce Marsh talk about the first-ever discovery of magma – molten material – inside Earth. The dynamic movement of magma has helped shape the world on which we stand. Hear Earth scientist Bruce Marsh talk about the first-ever discovery of magma – molten material – inside Earth. The dynamic movement of magma has helped shape the world on which we stand. Hear Earth scientist Bruce Marsh talk about the first-ever discovery of magma – molten material – inside Earth. The dynamic movement of magma has helped shape the world on which we stand. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24294665 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24296071-First-contact-with-inner%C2%A0Earth Hear Earth scientist Bruce Marsh talk about the first-ever discovery of magma – molten material – inside Earth. The dynamic movement of magma has helped shape the world on which we stand. Hear Earth scientist Bruce Marsh talk about the first-ever discovery of magma – molten material – inside Earth. The dynamic movement of magma has helped shape the world on which we stand. Hear Earth scientist Bruce Marsh talk about the first-ever discovery of magma – molten material – inside Earth. The dynamic movement of magma has helped shape the world on which we stand. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24296071 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24275905-Chemicals-on-Mars-possibly-the-salt-of%C2%A0life Peter Smith, Principal Investigator of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission talks about some possible evidence of signs of life in Martian soil. Peter Smith, Principal Investigator of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission talks about some possible evidence of signs of life in Martian soil. Peter Smith, Principal Investigator of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission talks about some possible evidence of signs of life in Martian soil. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24275905 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24288008-Venus-disappearing-from-2009-evening%C2%A0sky March 11, 2009. These March evenings provide your last opportunity to see the planet Venus in your evening sky until the year 2010. Venus – the 3rd brightest celestial body after the sun and the moon – is the brightest star-like object in all the heavens. March 11, 2009. These March evenings provide your last opportunity to see the planet Venus in your evening sky until the year 2010. Venus – the 3rd brightest celestial body after the sun and the moon – is the brightest star-like object in all the heavens. March 11, 2009. These March evenings provide your last opportunity to see the planet Venus in your evening sky until the year 2010. Venus – the 3rd brightest celestial body after the sun and the moon – is the brightest star-like object in all the heavens. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24288008 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:03:00 -0700 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24273224-Saturn-closest-and-brightest-March-8 March 8, 2009. Today, Earth swings between the sun and Saturn. This is Saturn’s yearly opposition to the sun. At opposition, Saturn rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, and climbs highest in the sky at midnight when the sun is below our feet. March 8, 2009. Today, Earth swings between the sun and Saturn. This is Saturn’s yearly opposition to the sun. At opposition, Saturn rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, and climbs highest in the sky at midnight when the sun is below our feet. March 8, 2009. Today, Earth swings between the sun and Saturn. This is Saturn’s yearly opposition to the sun. At opposition, Saturn rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, and climbs highest in the sky at midnight when the sun is below our feet. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24273224 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24275906-Saturn-closest-and-brightest-March-8 March 8, 2009. Today, Earth swings between the sun and Saturn. This is Saturn’s yearly opposition to the sun. At opposition, Saturn rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, and climbs highest in the sky at midnight when the sun is below our feet. March 8, 2009. Today, Earth swings between the sun and Saturn. This is Saturn’s yearly opposition to the sun. At opposition, Saturn rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, and climbs highest in the sky at midnight when the sun is below our feet. March 8, 2009. Today, Earth swings between the sun and Saturn. This is Saturn’s yearly opposition to the sun. At opposition, Saturn rises in the east as the sun sets in the west, and climbs highest in the sky at midnight when the sun is below our feet. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24275906 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24268884-Scientists-track-changes-in-Antarctic-ice%C2%A0sheet Earth scientist Terry Wilson talks about using seismic sensors to record the movement of ice and bedrock in Antarctica to help determine how much ice has been lost. Earth scientist Terry Wilson talks about using seismic sensors to record the movement of ice and bedrock in Antarctica to help determine how much ice has been lost. Earth scientist Terry Wilson talks about using seismic sensors to record the movement of ice and bedrock in Antarctica to help determine how much ice has been lost. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-07,24268884 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24275907-Scientists-track-changes-in-Antarctic-ice%C2%A0sheet Earth scientist Terry Wilson talks about using seismic sensors to record the movement of ice and bedrock in Antarctica to help determine how much ice has been lost. Earth scientist Terry Wilson talks about using seismic sensors to record the movement of ice and bedrock in Antarctica to help determine how much ice has been lost. Earth scientist Terry Wilson talks about using seismic sensors to record the movement of ice and bedrock in Antarctica to help determine how much ice has been lost. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-07,24275907 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24260920-Cities-can-plan-for-global%C2%A0warming According to expert Jack Fellows, cities have more than one incentive to plan ahead for global warming. He thinks that if cities plan ahead, they might be able to sell their adaptive knowledge and technologies. According to expert Jack Fellows, cities have more than one incentive to plan ahead for global warming. He thinks that if cities plan ahead, they might be able to sell their adaptive knowledge and technologies. According to expert Jack Fellows, cities have more than one incentive to plan ahead for global warming. He thinks that if cities plan ahead, they might be able to sell their adaptive knowledge and technologies. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24260920 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24275908-Cities-can-plan-for-global%C2%A0warming According to expert Jack Fellows, cities have more than one incentive to plan ahead for global warming. He thinks that if cities plan ahead, they might be able to sell their adaptive knowledge and technologies. According to expert Jack Fellows, cities have more than one incentive to plan ahead for global warming. He thinks that if cities plan ahead, they might be able to sell their adaptive knowledge and technologies. According to expert Jack Fellows, cities have more than one incentive to plan ahead for global warming. He thinks that if cities plan ahead, they might be able to sell their adaptive knowledge and technologies. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24275908 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24288009-Bright-%E2%80%98star%E2%80%99-near-March-full-moon-is%C2%A0Saturn March 10, 2009. Tonight’s full moon is near a fairly bright, star-like object – which isn’t really a star. It’s the planet Saturn, 6th planet outward from the sun and the most distant world that you can easily see with the unaided eye. March 10, 2009. Tonight’s full moon is near a fairly bright, star-like object – which isn’t really a star. It’s the planet Saturn, 6th planet outward from the sun and the most distant world that you can easily see with the unaided eye. March 10, 2009. Tonight’s full moon is near a fairly bright, star-like object – which isn’t really a star. It’s the planet Saturn, 6th planet outward from the sun and the most distant world that you can easily see with the unaided eye. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24288009 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24294666-Venus-disappearing-from-2009-evening%C2%A0sky March 11, 2009. These March evenings provide your last opportunity to see the planet Venus in your evening sky until the year 2010. Venus – the 3rd brightest celestial body after the sun and the moon – is the brightest star-like object in all the heavens. March 11, 2009. These March evenings provide your last opportunity to see the planet Venus in your evening sky until the year 2010. Venus – the 3rd brightest celestial body after the sun and the moon – is the brightest star-like object in all the heavens. March 11, 2009. These March evenings provide your last opportunity to see the planet Venus in your evening sky until the year 2010. Venus – the 3rd brightest celestial body after the sun and the moon – is the brightest star-like object in all the heavens. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24294666 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24255067-Arctic-land-is-greening-says%C2%A0scientist You might picture the Arctic as endlessly white. But Skip Walker, a geobotanist at the University of Alaska, told us that satellite data shows the Arctic is ‘greening.’ You might picture the Arctic as endlessly white. But Skip Walker, a geobotanist at the University of Alaska, told us that satellite data shows the Arctic is ‘greening.’ You might picture the Arctic as endlessly white. But Skip Walker, a geobotanist at the University of Alaska, told us that satellite data shows the Arctic is ‘greening.’ tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24255067 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24275909-Arctic-land-is-greening-says%C2%A0scientist You might picture the Arctic as endlessly white. But Skip Walker, a geobotanist at the University of Alaska, told us that satellite data shows the Arctic is ‘greening.’ You might picture the Arctic as endlessly white. But Skip Walker, a geobotanist at the University of Alaska, told us that satellite data shows the Arctic is ‘greening.’ You might picture the Arctic as endlessly white. But Skip Walker, a geobotanist at the University of Alaska, told us that satellite data shows the Arctic is ‘greening.’ tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24275909 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24238787-Scientist-urges-caution-for-nano-in%C2%A0agriculture Rosalyn Berne studies the ethics of nanotechnology, the manipulation of atoms to create new materials. Hear her talk about nanotechnology applied to agriculture. Rosalyn Berne studies the ethics of nanotechnology, the manipulation of atoms to create new materials. Hear her talk about nanotechnology applied to agriculture. Rosalyn Berne studies the ethics of nanotechnology, the manipulation of atoms to create new materials. Hear her talk about nanotechnology applied to agriculture. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24238787 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:03:00 -0800 no Earth & Sky Podcast