http://odeo.com/channels/618163-Science-in-Action no The BBC World Service's weekly look at new developments in science from around the world. The BBC World Service's weekly look at new developments in science from around the world. The BBC World Service's weekly look at new developments in science from around the world. en-gb 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:32:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:32:00 -0800 Science http://odeo.com/episodes/25445366-SciA-12-Nov-09-The-world-s-rarest-bird The world's rarest bird; polar thaws; a gene for speech and why sprinters run so fast. The world's rarest bird; polar thaws; a gene for speech and why sprinters run so fast. The world's rarest bird; polar thaws; a gene for speech and why sprinters run so fast. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445366 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25410976-SciA-05-Nov-09-Aftershocks Small earthquakes could be aftershocks from quakes 100’s of years ago and is nanomedicine safe? Small earthquakes could be aftershocks from quakes 100’s of years ago and is nanomedicine safe? Small earthquakes could be aftershocks from quakes 100’s of years ago and is nanomedicine safe? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25410976 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25398064-SciA-29-Oct-09-Gene-therapy Gene therapy treats blind children; flu vaccine; how to detect a nuclear explosion; the oldest star. Gene therapy treats blind children; flu vaccine; how to detect a nuclear explosion; the oldest star. Gene therapy treats blind children; flu vaccine; how to detect a nuclear explosion; the oldest star. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25398064 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25354713-SciA-22-Oct-2009 Biofuels: good or bad? saving seeds; HIV vaccine doubts; chimp culture; internet brains. Biofuels: good or bad? saving seeds; HIV vaccine doubts; chimp culture; internet brains. Biofuels: good or bad? saving seeds; HIV vaccine doubts; chimp culture; internet brains. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25354713 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25295591-SciA-15-Oct-2009 Fossil flying reptiles; collapsing biodiversity; water on the moon; our biased views of the universe. Fossil flying reptiles; collapsing biodiversity; water on the moon; our biased views of the universe. Fossil flying reptiles; collapsing biodiversity; water on the moon; our biased views of the universe. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25295591 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25258769-SciA-08-Oct-2009 Natural disasters; why they happen, the devastation and the link to climate change? Natural disasters; why they happen, the devastation and the link to climate change? Natural disasters; why they happen, the devastation and the link to climate change? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25258769 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25221106-SciA-01-Oct-2009 Earthquakes and tsunamis; mosquito and malaria; Ardipithecus; DIY space photography Earthquakes and tsunamis; mosquito and malaria; Ardipithecus; DIY space photography Earthquakes and tsunamis; mosquito and malaria; Ardipithecus; DIY space photography tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25221106 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25182417-SciA-24-Sept-2009 DIYbio; Indian Ancestry Revealed; Thinning of Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets; Migration of Monarch Butterflies DIYbio; Indian Ancestry Revealed; Thinning of Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets; Migration of Monarch Butterflies DIYbio; Indian Ancestry Revealed; Thinning of Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets; Migration of Monarch Butterflies tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25182417 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25144301-SciA-17-Sept-2009 Tiny T rex ancestor; DNA barcode to track bushmeat; Lake Balkhash; cure for colour blindness? Tiny T rex ancestor; DNA barcode to track bushmeat; Lake Balkhash; cure for colour blindness? Tiny T rex ancestor; DNA barcode to track bushmeat; Lake Balkhash; cure for colour blindness? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25144301 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25106767-SciA-10-Sept-2009 Hubble's success, Google predicts extinction effects, the business of bioclusters and personal space. Hubble's success, Google predicts extinction effects, the business of bioclusters and personal space. Hubble's success, Google predicts extinction effects, the business of bioclusters and personal space. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25106767 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25071145-SciA-3-Sept-2009 Geoengineering and climate change, solar storms and nanotechnology that diagnoses cancer. Geoengineering and climate change, solar storms and nanotechnology that diagnoses cancer. Geoengineering and climate change, solar storms and nanotechnology that diagnoses cancer. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25071145 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/25035656-SciA-27-Aug-2009 Clues to Honeybee disappearance; Swapping mitochondrial DNA; Multitasking causes brain mayhem Clues to Honeybee disappearance; Swapping mitochondrial DNA; Multitasking causes brain mayhem Clues to Honeybee disappearance; Swapping mitochondrial DNA; Multitasking causes brain mayhem tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25035656 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:30:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24998118-SciA-20-Aug-2009 Artificial life; Buenos Aires waiters’ super-memory; subconscious vision; Walking in circles Artificial life; Buenos Aires waiters’ super-memory; subconscious vision; Walking in circles Artificial life; Buenos Aires waiters’ super-memory; subconscious vision; Walking in circles tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,24998118 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24959233-SciA-13-Aug-2009 India groundwater loss; fire as a human tool; lionfish invade Bahamas; science reality in movies? India groundwater loss; fire as a human tool; lionfish invade Bahamas; science reality in movies? India groundwater loss; fire as a human tool; lionfish invade Bahamas; science reality in movies? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24959233 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24923215-SciA-06-Aug-2009 Origins of HIV, Malaria and the domestication of dogs; the brains of psychopaths, fire on the Arctic Tundra Origins of HIV, Malaria and the domestication of dogs; the brains of psychopaths, fire on the Arctic Tundra Origins of HIV, Malaria and the domestication of dogs; the brains of psychopaths, fire on the Arctic Tundra tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24923215 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24890680-SciA-30-July-2009 Wildfires what’s the global future? Cystic Fibrosis Gene discovery 20 years on, genetics and our agricultural past, how will scientists stop the disappearance of America’s giant redwoods trees? Wildfires what’s the global future? Cystic Fibrosis Gene discovery 20 years on, genetics and our agricultural past, how will scientists stop the disappearance of America’s giant redwoods trees? Wildfires what’s the global future? Cystic Fibrosis Gene discovery 20 years on, genetics and our agricultural past, how will scientists stop the disappearance of America’s giant redwoods trees? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24890680 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24856844-SciA-24-July-2009 Testing Orion - the successor to Apollo; One in the eye for Jupiter; Assessing the risk of a Pacific Tsunami; Clouds and climate change and the student grand prix. With Jon Stewart. Testing Orion - the successor to Apollo; One in the eye for Jupiter; Assessing the risk of a Pacific Tsunami; Clouds and climate change and the student grand prix. With Jon Stewart. Testing Orion - the successor to Apollo; One in the eye for Jupiter; Assessing the risk of a Pacific Tsunami; Clouds and climate change and the student grand prix. With Jon Stewart. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-24,24856844 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:30:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24820148-SciA-16-July-2009 The Asian Eclipse, the origin of sexual reproduction in snails, the secret life of trees a revolutionary new kind of super-bright LED The Asian Eclipse, the origin of sexual reproduction in snails, the secret life of trees a revolutionary new kind of super-bright LED The Asian Eclipse, the origin of sexual reproduction in snails, the secret life of trees a revolutionary new kind of super-bright LED tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24820148 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24778101-SciA-09-July-2009 Eat less live longer; test tube sperm; coral reefs at risk; Chimps and videos Eat less live longer; test tube sperm; coral reefs at risk; Chimps and videos Eat less live longer; test tube sperm; coral reefs at risk; Chimps and videos tag:odeo.com,2009-07-10,24778101 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24757973-SciA-02-July-2009 A new El Nino? A new warming in the Pacific Ocean revealed - what does it mean? Microscratches on dinosaur teeth reveal eating secrets; Baboon & Human DNA parallel evolution against disease; Summer Science A new El Nino? A new warming in the Pacific Ocean revealed - what does it mean? Microscratches on dinosaur teeth reveal eating secrets; Baboon & Human DNA parallel evolution against disease; Summer Science A new El Nino? A new warming in the Pacific Ocean revealed - what does it mean? Microscratches on dinosaur teeth reveal eating secrets; Baboon & Human DNA parallel evolution against disease; Summer Science tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24757973 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24729779-SciA-18-June-2009 In Science in Action Jon Stewart investigates the impact of cutting edge science on sporting success. In Science in Action Jon Stewart investigates the impact of cutting edge science on sporting success. In Science in Action Jon Stewart investigates the impact of cutting edge science on sporting success. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-19,24729779 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24694754-SciA-11-June-2009 Antibiotic breakthrough? Nitrates in ice; secret storm data; sperm whales. Antibiotic breakthrough? Nitrates in ice; secret storm data; sperm whales. Antibiotic breakthrough? Nitrates in ice; secret storm data; sperm whales. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-12,24694754 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24655274-SciA-04-June-2009 Modern Human behaviour - why? Science diplomacy, hidden Antarctica, penguins & space. Modern Human behaviour - why? Science diplomacy, hidden Antarctica, penguins & space. Modern Human behaviour - why? Science diplomacy, hidden Antarctica, penguins & space. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24655274 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24625325-SciA-28-May-09 New predictions of huge natural gas bonanza under the warming Arctic. The glowing GM monkeys that may transform medical research on brain diseases. Experience weightlessness through reporter Martin Redfern. A personal view on Nasa’s new boss, and the wonderful worlds of microbes occupying your skin. New predictions of huge natural gas bonanza under the warming Arctic. The glowing GM monkeys that may transform medical research on brain diseases. Experience weightlessness through reporter Martin Redfern. A personal view on Nasa’s new boss, and the wonderful worlds of microbes occupying your skin. New predictions of huge natural gas bonanza under the warming Arctic. The glowing GM monkeys that may transform medical research on brain diseases. Experience weightlessness through reporter Martin Redfern. A personal view on Nasa’s new boss, and the wonderful worlds of microbes occupying your skin. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-29,24625325 Fri, 29 May 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24595403-SciA-21-May-09 Behind the hype, what’s the truth about Ida – the 47 million year old primate fossil from Germany. Why she isn’t the ‘missing link’. Nasa astronauts bid farewell to the Hubble Space Telescope which they’ve just repaired and made more powerful. Plus, the perfect pitch for football and the ultrasonic frog. Behind the hype, what’s the truth about Ida – the 47 million year old primate fossil from Germany. Why she isn’t the ‘missing link’. Nasa astronauts bid farewell to the Hubble Space Telescope which they’ve just repaired and made more powerful. Plus, the perfect pitch for football and the ultrasonic frog. Behind the hype, what’s the truth about Ida – the 47 million year old primate fossil from Germany. Why she isn’t the ‘missing link’. Nasa astronauts bid farewell to the Hubble Space Telescope which they’ve just repaired and made more powerful. Plus, the perfect pitch for football and the ultrasonic frog. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24595403 Fri, 22 May 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24561185-SciA-15-MAY-09 Sex, Space and Earthquakes, its all in Science in Action from the BBC. Sex, Space and Earthquakes, its all in Science in Action from the BBC. Sex, Space and Earthquakes, its all in Science in Action from the BBC. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24561185 Fri, 15 May 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24522208-SciA-30-April-09 Everything you ever wanted to know about SWINE FLU but were afraid to ask Everything you ever wanted to know about SWINE FLU but were afraid to ask Everything you ever wanted to know about SWINE FLU but were afraid to ask tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24522208 Fri, 01 May 2009 02:36:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24496469-SciA-24-April-09 John Stewart looks at California's next move following a US ruling that greenhouse gases are actually harmful. We visit Florence for the tour with Galileo and look for exoplanets in outer space. John Stewart looks at California's next move following a US ruling that greenhouse gases are actually harmful. We visit Florence for the tour with Galileo and look for exoplanets in outer space. John Stewart looks at California's next move following a US ruling that greenhouse gases are actually harmful. We visit Florence for the tour with Galileo and look for exoplanets in outer space. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24496469 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:04:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24461737-SciA-17-April-09 Obama, Obama ,Obama. Just what has the new US President done for science? John Stewart looks at the key changes in science policy brought by the new administration and asks where we go from here. Obama, Obama ,Obama. Just what has the new US President done for science? John Stewart looks at the key changes in science policy brought by the new administration and asks where we go from here. Obama, Obama ,Obama. Just what has the new US President done for science? John Stewart looks at the key changes in science policy brought by the new administration and asks where we go from here. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24461737 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24434419-SciA-10-April-09 This week we talk to a physicist making an impact in both science and politics. Neil Turok has worked with the world’s leading physicists on developing theories of how the universe started. He also set up AIMS, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Based in Cape Town AIMS is a unique institution offering postgraduate training in mathematical science to African students. This week we talk to a physicist making an impact in both science and politics. Neil Turok has worked with the world’s leading physicists on developing theories of how the universe started. He also set up AIMS, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Based in Cape Town AIMS is a unique institution offering postgraduate training in mathematical science to African students. This week we talk to a physicist making an impact in both science and politics. Neil Turok has worked with the world’s leading physicists on developing theories of how the universe started. He also set up AIMS, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Based in Cape Town AIMS is a unique institution offering postgraduate training in mathematical science to African students. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24434419 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24401433-SciA-The-Final-Frontier-3-April-09 How did our universe begin? How did galaxies, stars and planets form? How did life begin and was there ever life on Mars? Why are we here? Jon Stewart investigates the big questions of the cosmos. How did our universe begin? How did galaxies, stars and planets form? How did life begin and was there ever life on Mars? Why are we here? Jon Stewart investigates the big questions of the cosmos. How did our universe begin? How did galaxies, stars and planets form? How did life begin and was there ever life on Mars? Why are we here? Jon Stewart investigates the big questions of the cosmos. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24401433 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24370160-SciA-Malaria-map-the-sun-s-fusion-energy-after-life-experiences-and-delving-into-the-brain-27-Mar-2009 This Week: Global Malaria map revealed; Riddle of the Sun’s fusion energy transfer solved; Near Death experiences and scientific testing; Using light to control specific cells in the brain. Presenter: Sue Broom. Producer: Peter McHugh. This Week: Global Malaria map revealed; Riddle of the Sun’s fusion energy transfer solved; Near Death experiences and scientific testing; Using light to control specific cells in the brain. Presenter: Sue Broom. Producer: Peter McHugh. This Week: Global Malaria map revealed; Riddle of the Sun’s fusion energy transfer solved; Near Death experiences and scientific testing; Using light to control specific cells in the brain. Presenter: Sue Broom. Producer: Peter McHugh. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24370160 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24333233-SciA-Secrets-of-Ageing-20-Mar-09 This Week: Birds show how we are really ageing genetically; the global warming threat to the Antarctic revealed in shocking detail; using science to see if photos are really genuine; a new network of gas monitors hope to improve volcano eruption prediction; a breakthrough in crop resistance to the devastating stem rust disease. Presenter: Sue Broom. Producer: Peter McHugh. This Week: Birds show how we are really ageing genetically; the global warming threat to the Antarctic revealed in shocking detail; using science to see if photos are really genuine; a new network of gas monitors hope to improve volcano eruption prediction; a breakthrough in crop resistance to the devastating stem rust disease. Presenter: Sue Broom. Producer: Peter McHugh. This Week: Birds show how we are really ageing genetically; the global warming threat to the Antarctic revealed in shocking detail; using science to see if photos are really genuine; a new network of gas monitors hope to improve volcano eruption prediction; a breakthrough in crop resistance to the devastating stem rust disease. Presenter: Sue Broom. Producer: Peter McHugh. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24333233 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:32:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24298698-SciA-Mosquito-Malaria-Immunity-12-Mar-09 This Week: Using the mosquitoes own immune system to stop malaria; the deep impact of deep sea fishing revealed for first time; GOCE – measuring the Earth’s gravity from space; and creating the super battery – powerful enough to replace a normal car engine. With Sue Broom. This Week: Using the mosquitoes own immune system to stop malaria; the deep impact of deep sea fishing revealed for first time; GOCE – measuring the Earth’s gravity from space; and creating the super battery – powerful enough to replace a normal car engine. With Sue Broom. This Week: Using the mosquitoes own immune system to stop malaria; the deep impact of deep sea fishing revealed for first time; GOCE – measuring the Earth’s gravity from space; and creating the super battery – powerful enough to replace a normal car engine. With Sue Broom. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,24298698 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:50:00 -0700 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24260145-SciA-Horses-Humans-06-Mar-09 This Week: Humans' earliest involvement with horses - did we milk them 5000 years ago? A new hybrid crop rich in protein to give 40% more yields; Business and science innovation – can the two mix? Watching the Earth heal itself after an Earthquake; and a near miss for Planet Earth. Presented by Sue Broom. This Week: Humans' earliest involvement with horses - did we milk them 5000 years ago? A new hybrid crop rich in protein to give 40% more yields; Business and science innovation – can the two mix? Watching the Earth heal itself after an Earthquake; and a near miss for Planet Earth. Presented by Sue Broom. This Week: Humans' earliest involvement with horses - did we milk them 5000 years ago? A new hybrid crop rich in protein to give 40% more yields; Business and science innovation – can the two mix? Watching the Earth heal itself after an Earthquake; and a near miss for Planet Earth. Presented by Sue Broom. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24260145 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24221632-SciA-26-Feb-09-Evolutionary-Footsteps-Brain-and-Beauty-Age-and-Memory-African-Violets-and-Anthrax They are 1.5 million years old – footprints from our ancestors found in Kenya which could explain how we evolved to walk and migrate; Men and Women are obviously different but now it seems the way the decide what is beautiful or not is different too and can be seen happening in the brain; How we can combat the decline of memory in old age?; and stop the pathogens, stop the disease – what is the link between African Violets and deadly disease Anthrax? They are 1.5 million years old – footprints from our ancestors found in Kenya which could explain how we evolved to walk and migrate; Men and Women are obviously different but now it seems the way the decide what is beautiful or not is different too and can be seen happening in the brain; How we can combat the decline of memory in old age?; and stop the pathogens, stop the disease – what is the link between African Violets and deadly disease Anthrax? They are 1.5 million years old – footprints from our ancestors found in Kenya which could explain how we evolved to walk and migrate; Men and Women are obviously different but now it seems the way the decide what is beautiful or not is different too and can be seen happening in the brain; How we can combat the decline of memory in old age?; and stop the pathogens, stop the disease – what is the link between African Violets and deadly disease Anthrax? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-27,24221632 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24143591-SciA-19-Feb-09-The-American-Association-for-the-Advancement-of-Science-annual-meeting Sue Broom reports from the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago. Stories include Darwinism applied to international security; what Darwin didn’t know about how microbes evolve; Darwin Day events at a church; and scientists who advise on Hollywood films. Sue Broom reports from the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago. Stories include Darwinism applied to international security; what Darwin didn’t know about how microbes evolve; Darwin Day events at a church; and scientists who advise on Hollywood films. Sue Broom reports from the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Chicago. Stories include Darwinism applied to international security; what Darwin didn’t know about how microbes evolve; Darwin Day events at a church; and scientists who advise on Hollywood films. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24143591 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24084653-SciA-12-Feb-09 This week it’s the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin (1809 – 1882). We hear about Darwin the man and scientist and how his theory of evolution still drives leading research today. We ask why there are so many millions of species of animals and plants and find out how human and great ape genetics are both similar and different. And how about the future evolution of humanity – featuring robots? This week it’s the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin (1809 – 1882). We hear about Darwin the man and scientist and how his theory of evolution still drives leading research today. We ask why there are so many millions of species of animals and plants and find out how human and great ape genetics are both similar and different. And how about the future evolution of humanity – featuring robots? This week it’s the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin (1809 – 1882). We hear about Darwin the man and scientist and how his theory of evolution still drives leading research today. We ask why there are so many millions of species of animals and plants and find out how human and great ape genetics are both similar and different. And how about the future evolution of humanity – featuring robots? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-13,24084653 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/24061651-SciA-6-Feb-09 This week: Snake! It could have eaten a cow, was the size of a car - 58 million years old and it was the biggest ever; Tree frogs could tell us where the most biodiversity can be found in tropical forests; finding how spiders make their webs with neutrino particles; training your brain to remember things can change your brain chemistry in only 12 hours; Iran launches its first satellite and the smallest exo-planet yet found is discovered... This week: Snake! It could have eaten a cow, was the size of a car - 58 million years old and it was the biggest ever; Tree frogs could tell us where the most biodiversity can be found in tropical forests; finding how spiders make their webs with neutrino particles; training your brain to remember things can change your brain chemistry in only 12 hours; Iran launches its first satellite and the smallest exo-planet yet found is discovered... This week: Snake! It could have eaten a cow, was the size of a car - 58 million years old and it was the biggest ever; Tree frogs could tell us where the most biodiversity can be found in tropical forests; finding how spiders make their webs with neutrino particles; training your brain to remember things can change your brain chemistry in only 12 hours; Iran launches its first satellite and the smallest exo-planet yet found is discovered... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-06,24061651 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23987520-SciA-30-Jan-09 This week: Locusts – we share the same brain chemicals and it’s the reason why they swarm; unravelling drought resistant crops genetic secrets; the 50th anniversary of the discovery of pheromones – we sniff out the latest research; boosting the MRI scanner – lasers, magnets and inert gases mark a great leap forward in its power to see inside the body; This week: Locusts – we share the same brain chemicals and it’s the reason why they swarm; unravelling drought resistant crops genetic secrets; the 50th anniversary of the discovery of pheromones – we sniff out the latest research; boosting the MRI scanner – lasers, magnets and inert gases mark a great leap forward in its power to see inside the body; This week: Locusts – we share the same brain chemicals and it’s the reason why they swarm; unravelling drought resistant crops genetic secrets; the 50th anniversary of the discovery of pheromones – we sniff out the latest research; boosting the MRI scanner – lasers, magnets and inert gases mark a great leap forward in its power to see inside the body; tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,23987520 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:30:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23925145-SciA-23-Jan-09 This week: India’s ‘brown cloud’ – what’s causing the pollution is revealed; robots that will swim in arteries are carry out repairs inside the brain – it’s the world of microbots; mobile phones adapted to diagnose diseases anywhere in the world; human language – is it genetic or cultural? and President Barack Obama – where now for science in America. This week: India’s ‘brown cloud’ – what’s causing the pollution is revealed; robots that will swim in arteries are carry out repairs inside the brain – it’s the world of microbots; mobile phones adapted to diagnose diseases anywhere in the world; human language – is it genetic or cultural? and President Barack Obama – where now for science in America. This week: India’s ‘brown cloud’ – what’s causing the pollution is revealed; robots that will swim in arteries are carry out repairs inside the brain – it’s the world of microbots; mobile phones adapted to diagnose diseases anywhere in the world; human language – is it genetic or cultural? and President Barack Obama – where now for science in America. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-23,23925145 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23885723-SciA-16-Jan-09 This Week: fertilising the ocean with iron…a good idea?; could the right type of crops battle global warming?; is slower technology better technology in the long run?; watching Mount Etna; and a new way to move individual atoms, the quantum computer could be on the way… This Week: fertilising the ocean with iron…a good idea?; could the right type of crops battle global warming?; is slower technology better technology in the long run?; watching Mount Etna; and a new way to move individual atoms, the quantum computer could be on the way… This Week: fertilising the ocean with iron…a good idea?; could the right type of crops battle global warming?; is slower technology better technology in the long run?; watching Mount Etna; and a new way to move individual atoms, the quantum computer could be on the way… tag:odeo.com,2009-01-16,23885723 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23849868-SciA-09-Jan-08 This week: 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy – we find out more; more earthquakes in Indonesia – we look at the seismology of the region; using particle physics to defeat old fine wine forgers; and a breakthrough in synthesising primordial life in the test tube... This week: 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy – we find out more; more earthquakes in Indonesia – we look at the seismology of the region; using particle physics to defeat old fine wine forgers; and a breakthrough in synthesising primordial life in the test tube... This week: 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy – we find out more; more earthquakes in Indonesia – we look at the seismology of the region; using particle physics to defeat old fine wine forgers; and a breakthrough in synthesising primordial life in the test tube... tag:odeo.com,2009-01-09,23849868 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23835153-SciA-02-Jan-09 Science in Action this week assesses the biggest bangs in science over the past twelve months and speculates on the fallout over this new year – such at the mightiest ever physics experiment under the Swiss Alps and around the world’s rocket launch pads. Jon Stewart discusses the year past and the one ahead with Jonathan Amos, editor of Science and Environment at BBC news.com, Los Angeles science writer KC Cole, and space engineer Richard Crowther. Science in Action this week assesses the biggest bangs in science over the past twelve months and speculates on the fallout over this new year – such at the mightiest ever physics experiment under the Swiss Alps and around the world’s rocket launch pads. Jon Stewart discusses the year past and the one ahead with Jonathan Amos, editor of Science and Environment at BBC news.com, Los Angeles science writer KC Cole, and space engineer Richard Crowther. Science in Action this week assesses the biggest bangs in science over the past twelve months and speculates on the fallout over this new year – such at the mightiest ever physics experiment under the Swiss Alps and around the world’s rocket launch pads. Jon Stewart discusses the year past and the one ahead with Jonathan Amos, editor of Science and Environment at BBC news.com, Los Angeles science writer KC Cole, and space engineer Richard Crowther. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-05,23835153 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23811052-SciA-25-Dec Stem cells were behind some of the most dramatic developments in medical science in 2008 - such as a windpipe transplant created from a woman’s own bone marrow cells, and the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos by researchers in the UK. In Science in Action, Sue Broome looks back over an eventful year of breakthroughs and controversies, and asks leading stem cell researchers what comes next... Stem cells were behind some of the most dramatic developments in medical science in 2008 - such as a windpipe transplant created from a woman’s own bone marrow cells, and the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos by researchers in the UK. In Science in Action, Sue Broome looks back over an eventful year of breakthroughs and controversies, and asks leading stem cell researchers what comes next... Stem cells were behind some of the most dramatic developments in medical science in 2008 - such as a windpipe transplant created from a woman’s own bone marrow cells, and the creation of hybrid human-animal embryos by researchers in the UK. In Science in Action, Sue Broome looks back over an eventful year of breakthroughs and controversies, and asks leading stem cell researchers what comes next... tag:odeo.com,2008-12-25,23811052 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:32:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23772653-SciA-18-Dec This Week: seeing inside the Earth - a magma chamber breakthrough in Hawaii; the 'new-dinosaur' - its seems that egg care was the exclusive duty of dinosaur daddies; searching for whale sharks in the ocean around Madagascar; Arctic ocean warming is speeding up; and robots and humans - who is going to give robots a lesson in ethics? This Week: seeing inside the Earth - a magma chamber breakthrough in Hawaii; the 'new-dinosaur' - its seems that egg care was the exclusive duty of dinosaur daddies; searching for whale sharks in the ocean around Madagascar; Arctic ocean warming is speeding up; and robots and humans - who is going to give robots a lesson in ethics? This Week: seeing inside the Earth - a magma chamber breakthrough in Hawaii; the 'new-dinosaur' - its seems that egg care was the exclusive duty of dinosaur daddies; searching for whale sharks in the ocean around Madagascar; Arctic ocean warming is speeding up; and robots and humans - who is going to give robots a lesson in ethics? tag:odeo.com,2008-12-18,23772653 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:27:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23743224-SciA-12-Dec-08 This week: A new way to beat cancer cells; iceberg iron could combat global warming; 21 species added to UN endangered list; supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy and what's the link between intelligence and having good quality sperm? This week: A new way to beat cancer cells; iceberg iron could combat global warming; 21 species added to UN endangered list; supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy and what's the link between intelligence and having good quality sperm? This week: A new way to beat cancer cells; iceberg iron could combat global warming; 21 species added to UN endangered list; supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy and what's the link between intelligence and having good quality sperm? tag:odeo.com,2008-12-12,23743224 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:59:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23721818-SciA-Dec-04 This week: This week a new vaccine system breakthrough; fighting the malaria parasite; how happiness spreads; underutilised crops have a new international voice; why do hybrids grow bigger than parents - its genetics, day and night and internal clocks. This week: This week a new vaccine system breakthrough; fighting the malaria parasite; how happiness spreads; underutilised crops have a new international voice; why do hybrids grow bigger than parents - its genetics, day and night and internal clocks. This week: This week a new vaccine system breakthrough; fighting the malaria parasite; how happiness spreads; underutilised crops have a new international voice; why do hybrids grow bigger than parents - its genetics, day and night and internal clocks. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,23721818 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:33:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23709363-SciA-Dec-04 This week: This week a new vaccine system breakthrough; fighting the malaria parasite; how happiness spreads; underutilised crops have a new international voice; why do hybrid's grow bigger than parents - its genetics, day and night and internal clocks. This week: This week a new vaccine system breakthrough; fighting the malaria parasite; how happiness spreads; underutilised crops have a new international voice; why do hybrid's grow bigger than parents - its genetics, day and night and internal clocks. This week: This week a new vaccine system breakthrough; fighting the malaria parasite; how happiness spreads; underutilised crops have a new international voice; why do hybrid's grow bigger than parents - its genetics, day and night and internal clocks. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-05,23709363 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:33:00 -0800 no Science in Action http://odeo.com/episodes/23679374-SciA-Nov-27 This week the root cause of ageing revealed in DNA; nitrogen fixing enigma microbe in the oceans; X-rays from sticky tape!; Carbon Dixoxide on another planet; water movement in the brain reveals personality; tattoos secret chemical idenity helps fight crime. This week the root cause of ageing revealed in DNA; nitrogen fixing enigma microbe in the oceans; X-rays from sticky tape!; Carbon Dixoxide on another planet; water movement in the brain reveals personality; tattoos secret chemical idenity helps fight crime. This week the root cause of ageing revealed in DNA; nitrogen fixing enigma microbe in the oceans; X-rays from sticky tape!; Carbon Dixoxide on another planet; water movement in the brain reveals personality; tattoos secret chemical idenity helps fight crime. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-28,23679374 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:08:00 -0800 no Science in Action