http://odeo.com/channels/90166-Science-the-City no Science & the City brings you a weekly podcast featuring cutting-edge research and science from New York City and beyond. Leading scientists tell their stories in a mixture of documentaries, interviews, and lectures. Visit www.scienceandthecity.org. Science & the City brings you a weekly podcast featuring cutting-edge research and science from New York City and beyond. Leading scientists tell their stories in a mixture of documentaries, interviews, and lectures. Visit www.scienceandthecity.org. Science & the City brings you a weekly podcast featuring cutting-edge research and science from New York City and beyond. Leading scientists tell their stories in a mixture of documentaries, interviews, and lectures. Visit www.scienceandthecity.org. en-us 40 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 Science http://odeo.com/episodes/25523663-150-Years-of-the-Origin-of-Species Nobel Laureate and neurobiologist Gerald Edelman, psychologist Paul Ekman, and anthropologist Terrence Deacon tell us how Charles Darwin has influenced science and their personal careers. Nobel Laureate and neurobiologist Gerald Edelman, psychologist Paul Ekman, and anthropologist Terrence Deacon tell us how Charles Darwin has influenced science and their personal careers. Nobel Laureate and neurobiologist Gerald Edelman, psychologist Paul Ekman, and anthropologist Terrence Deacon tell us how Charles Darwin has influenced science and their personal careers. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25523663 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25491153-Climate-Change-in-the-City According to the New York City Panel on Climate Change, global warming could have a big impact on the five boroughs. Three experts discuss the Panel's recent findings, and tell us what weather and policy changes to expect. According to the New York City Panel on Climate Change, global warming could have a big impact on the five boroughs. Three experts discuss the Panel's recent findings, and tell us what weather and policy changes to expect. According to the New York City Panel on Climate Change, global warming could have a big impact on the five boroughs. Three experts discuss the Panel's recent findings, and tell us what weather and policy changes to expect. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25491153 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25463981-Great-Science-Reads Seven scientists and science-lovers—Dean Kamen, Helen Fisher, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more—recommend their favorite science books, fiction and non, for you to wrap up and gift for the holidays (or maybe just read yourself). Seven scientists and science-lovers—Dean Kamen, Helen Fisher, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more—recommend their favorite science books, fiction and non, for you to wrap up and gift for the holidays (or maybe just read yourself). Seven scientists and science-lovers—Dean Kamen, Helen Fisher, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more—recommend their favorite science books, fiction and non, for you to wrap up and gift for the holidays (or maybe just read yourself). tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25463981 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25463982-The-Man-behind-the-Dioramas Steve Quinn has crafted the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History for more than 35 years. Hear how these amazing displays of art and science come together from the expert himself. Steve Quinn has crafted the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History for more than 35 years. Hear how these amazing displays of art and science come together from the expert himself. Steve Quinn has crafted the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History for more than 35 years. Hear how these amazing displays of art and science come together from the expert himself. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25463982 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25446287-MIT-s-Math-Maze Gioia De Cari went to MIT for her PhD in mathematics. What she, got in addition to a degree, was an unexpected experience and material for her latest solo play Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through MIT's Male Math Maze. Gioia De Cari went to MIT for her PhD in mathematics. What she, got in addition to a degree, was an unexpected experience and material for her latest solo play Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through MIT's Male Math Maze. Gioia De Cari went to MIT for her PhD in mathematics. What she, got in addition to a degree, was an unexpected experience and material for her latest solo play Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through MIT's Male Math Maze. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25446287 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25413688-Antioxidant-Science Foods high in antioxidants are believed to fight oxidative stress. But what is oxidative stress? Two scientists from a recent NYAS conference break it down and discuss whether antioxidants have superpowers. Foods high in antioxidants are believed to fight oxidative stress. But what is oxidative stress? Two scientists from a recent NYAS conference break it down and discuss whether antioxidants have superpowers. Foods high in antioxidants are believed to fight oxidative stress. But what is oxidative stress? Two scientists from a recent NYAS conference break it down and discuss whether antioxidants have superpowers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25413688 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25392084-Extreme-Mammals Tour the AMNH's Extreme Mammals exhibition with its curator, John Flynn. Hear about mammals that lay eggs, wear armor, and sport headgear, just to name a few. Tour the AMNH's Extreme Mammals exhibition with its curator, John Flynn. Hear about mammals that lay eggs, wear armor, and sport headgear, just to name a few. Tour the AMNH's Extreme Mammals exhibition with its curator, John Flynn. Hear about mammals that lay eggs, wear armor, and sport headgear, just to name a few. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25392084 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25357383-The-Greatest-Show-on-Earth Richard Dawkins launches his newest book in the third S&C Provocative Thinkers in Science event. He argues evolution is an indisputable fact, despite nearly half of Americans believing the opposite. Richard Dawkins launches his newest book in the third S&C Provocative Thinkers in Science event. He argues evolution is an indisputable fact, despite nearly half of Americans believing the opposite. Richard Dawkins launches his newest book in the third S&C Provocative Thinkers in Science event. He argues evolution is an indisputable fact, despite nearly half of Americans believing the opposite. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25357383 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City S&CPodcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25297360-Looking-for-the-Key-in-P53 Visit the lab of Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti, a biologist researching cancer. Her team studies P53, a natural tumor-suppressor protien found in our bodies with a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. Visit the lab of Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti, a biologist researching cancer. Her team studies P53, a natural tumor-suppressor protien found in our bodies with a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. Visit the lab of Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti, a biologist researching cancer. Her team studies P53, a natural tumor-suppressor protien found in our bodies with a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25297360 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25259836-Around-the-Americas In a 13-month journey, this 64-foot sailboat called Ocean Watch is sailing around North and South America to raise awareness of how our oceans are changing, and conduct scientific experiments along the way. Catch up with them during their New York stop. In a 13-month journey, this 64-foot sailboat called Ocean Watch is sailing around North and South America to raise awareness of how our oceans are changing, and conduct scientific experiments along the way. Catch up with them during their New York stop. In a 13-month journey, this 64-foot sailboat called Ocean Watch is sailing around North and South America to raise awareness of how our oceans are changing, and conduct scientific experiments along the way. Catch up with them during their New York stop. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25259836 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25242358-The-End-of-Aging Hear how Aubrey de Grey, a British biomedical gerontologist, thinks science can help extend our lives by decades. De Grey spoke as part of S&C's Fall Provocative Thinkers series. Hear how Aubrey de Grey, a British biomedical gerontologist, thinks science can help extend our lives by decades. De Grey spoke as part of S&C's Fall Provocative Thinkers series. Hear how Aubrey de Grey, a British biomedical gerontologist, thinks science can help extend our lives by decades. De Grey spoke as part of S&C's Fall Provocative Thinkers series. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25242358 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25183286-Diabetes-Epidemic One in every 13 Americans has diabetes. And ethnic minorities have a much higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the challenges, and some possible solutions from three experts who spoke at a conference last week at the Academy. One in every 13 Americans has diabetes. And ethnic minorities have a much higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the challenges, and some possible solutions from three experts who spoke at a conference last week at the Academy. One in every 13 Americans has diabetes. And ethnic minorities have a much higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the challenges, and some possible solutions from three experts who spoke at a conference last week at the Academy. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25183286 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25147087-The-New-Executive-Brain Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in S&C’s Provocative Thinkers in Science series. Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in S&C’s Provocative Thinkers in Science series. Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in S&C’s Provocative Thinkers in Science series. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25147087 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25145404-The-New-Executive-Brain Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in S&C’s Provocative Thinkers in Science series. Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in S&C’s Provocative Thinkers in Science series. Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in S&C’s Provocative Thinkers in Science series. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25145404 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25147088-Metal-Origami Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen. Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen. Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25147088 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25107646-Metal-Origami Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen. Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen. Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25107646 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25147089-The-Tangled-Bank S&C chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution, and hear what's changed since Darwin. S&C chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution, and hear what's changed since Darwin. S&C chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution, and hear what's changed since Darwin. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25147089 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25072032-The-Tangled-Bank S&C chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution, and hear what's changed since Darwin. S&C chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution, and hear what's changed since Darwin. S&C chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution, and hear what's changed since Darwin. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25072032 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25147090-Twisted-Molecules Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions. Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions. Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25147090 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25036570-Twisted-Molecules Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions. Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions. Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate selected chemical reactions. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25036570 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24960784-The-Buzz-About-Bees New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24960784 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:40:38 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25147091-The-Buzz-About-Bees New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,25147091 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25031359-The-Buzz-About-Bees New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,25031359 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944003-Revolutions-in-17th-Century-Science-and-Music Award-winning author Dava Sobel reads from her own writing and letters from the time of Galileo while accompanied by Galileo's Daughters, an ensemble who plays 17th-century music on period instruments. Award-winning author Dava Sobel reads from her own writing and letters from the time of Galileo while accompanied by Galileo's Daughters, an ensemble who plays 17th-century music on period instruments. Award-winning author Dava Sobel reads from her own writing and letters from the time of Galileo while accompanied by Galileo's Daughters, an ensemble who plays 17th-century music on period instruments. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944003 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:06 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944004-How-Trauma-Changes-Us Marian Fontana's husband was a firefighter who perished at the World Trade Centers. Sandro Galea is a medical epidemiologist whose research team interviewed 10,000 New Yorkers after the terrorist attacks of 2001. The two shared their perspectives on the psychological effects of mass trauma. Marian Fontana's husband was a firefighter who perished at the World Trade Centers. Sandro Galea is a medical epidemiologist whose research team interviewed 10,000 New Yorkers after the terrorist attacks of 2001. The two shared their perspectives on the psychological effects of mass trauma. Marian Fontana's husband was a firefighter who perished at the World Trade Centers. Sandro Galea is a medical epidemiologist whose research team interviewed 10,000 New Yorkers after the terrorist attacks of 2001. The two shared their perspectives on the psychological effects of mass trauma. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944004 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:06 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944005-Don-t-Be-Bamboozled-by-Voodoo-Science Author and physicist Bob Park takes intelligent design, homeopathic medicine, and conspiracy theorists to task. Author and physicist Bob Park takes intelligent design, homeopathic medicine, and conspiracy theorists to task. Author and physicist Bob Park takes intelligent design, homeopathic medicine, and conspiracy theorists to task. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944005 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:06 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944006-A-Slippery-Slope Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga and lawyer Hank Greely debated the implications of neuroimaging, cognitive enhancers, stem cell research, improved medical diagnostic methods, and more in an animated conversation with journalist William Safire. Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga and lawyer Hank Greely debated the implications of neuroimaging, cognitive enhancers, stem cell research, improved medical diagnostic methods, and more in an animated conversation with journalist William Safire. Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga and lawyer Hank Greely debated the implications of neuroimaging, cognitive enhancers, stem cell research, improved medical diagnostic methods, and more in an animated conversation with journalist William Safire. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944006 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:06 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944007-Ethics-in-the-Age-of-Neuroscience The prominent neuroscientist and the bestselling author discussed how knowledge of the brain can shed light on controversial issues and, perhaps surprisingly, bolster moral responsibility. The prominent neuroscientist and the bestselling author discussed how knowledge of the brain can shed light on controversial issues and, perhaps surprisingly, bolster moral responsibility. The prominent neuroscientist and the bestselling author discussed how knowledge of the brain can shed light on controversial issues and, perhaps surprisingly, bolster moral responsibility. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944007 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:06 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943980-Coming-to-Life-How-Genes-Drive-Development S&C speaks with Nobel Laureate Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard about her book Coming to Life, in which she chronicles the astonishing progress scientists have made in understanding how genes drive the development of cells. S&C speaks with Nobel Laureate Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard about her book Coming to Life, in which she chronicles the astonishing progress scientists have made in understanding how genes drive the development of cells. S&C speaks with Nobel Laureate Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard about her book Coming to Life, in which she chronicles the astonishing progress scientists have made in understanding how genes drive the development of cells. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943980 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943981-An-Evening-with-Edward-O-Wilson Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson, an entomologist and biologist known for his pioneering work on evolution and sociobiology, converses with Michael Novacek, Senior Vice President and Provost of Science and curator in the division of paleontology at the AMNH. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson, an entomologist and biologist known for his pioneering work on evolution and sociobiology, converses with Michael Novacek, Senior Vice President and Provost of Science and curator in the division of paleontology at the AMNH. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson, an entomologist and biologist known for his pioneering work on evolution and sociobiology, converses with Michael Novacek, Senior Vice President and Provost of Science and curator in the division of paleontology at the AMNH. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943981 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943982-How-to-Win-a-Nobel-Prize Immunologist and Nobel Laureate Peter Doherty shares his advice on succeeding in a career in science, and discusses the challenges facing young researchers today. Immunologist and Nobel Laureate Peter Doherty shares his advice on succeeding in a career in science, and discusses the challenges facing young researchers today. Immunologist and Nobel Laureate Peter Doherty shares his advice on succeeding in a career in science, and discusses the challenges facing young researchers today. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943982 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943983-Biodiversity-and-the-Evolutionary-Roots-of-Beauty Ecologist Gordon Orians discusses how our aesthetic responses to our environment are rooted in evolutionary history, and considers why cultures have been so captivated by the unusual and rare in nature, in his talk at the American Museum of Natural History. Ecologist Gordon Orians discusses how our aesthetic responses to our environment are rooted in evolutionary history, and considers why cultures have been so captivated by the unusual and rare in nature, in his talk at the American Museum of Natural History. Ecologist Gordon Orians discusses how our aesthetic responses to our environment are rooted in evolutionary history, and considers why cultures have been so captivated by the unusual and rare in nature, in his talk at the American Museum of Natural History. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943983 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943984-Sex-Drugs-amp-DNA S&C speaks with scientist-turned-policy wonk Michael Stebbins about his new book, which takes the Bush administration to task for policies that Stebbins says mislead the public and are bad for science and scientists. S&C speaks with scientist-turned-policy wonk Michael Stebbins about his new book, which takes the Bush administration to task for policies that Stebbins says mislead the public and are bad for science and scientists. S&C speaks with scientist-turned-policy wonk Michael Stebbins about his new book, which takes the Bush administration to task for policies that Stebbins says mislead the public and are bad for science and scientists. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943984 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943985-Where-Ecology-Meets-Art Environmental artist Brandon Ballengée speaks about the historical relationship between art and science. His projects include one that documents aquatic organisms found at local seafood markets and a webcast of a laboratory experiment. This is an enhanced podcast (viewing instructions). Environmental artist Brandon Ballengée speaks about the historical relationship between art and science. His projects include one that documents aquatic organisms found at local seafood markets and a webcast of a laboratory experiment. This is an enhanced podcast (viewing instructions). Environmental artist Brandon Ballengée speaks about the historical relationship between art and science. His projects include one that documents aquatic organisms found at local seafood markets and a webcast of a laboratory experiment. This is an enhanced podcast (viewing instructions). tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943985 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943986-How-to-Be-Happy Matthieu Ricard was a geneticist at Institut Pasteur before becoming a Buddhist monk. He spoke at the New York State Psychiatric Institute about his new book, Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill, and about research published in PNAS in 2004 suggesting that meditation can induce long-term neural changes. Matthieu Ricard was a geneticist at Institut Pasteur before becoming a Buddhist monk. He spoke at the New York State Psychiatric Institute about his new book, Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill, and about research published in PNAS in 2004 suggesting that meditation can induce long-term neural changes. Matthieu Ricard was a geneticist at Institut Pasteur before becoming a Buddhist monk. He spoke at the New York State Psychiatric Institute about his new book, Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill, and about research published in PNAS in 2004 suggesting that meditation can induce long-term neural changes. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943986 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943987-Places-Spaces-Mapping-Science An exhibit on display through August 31 at The New York Public Library's Science & Industry Business Library. Download our audio guide, sync it with your iPod and go to the show, or subscribe and view in iTunes. This is an enhanced podcast (viewing instructions). Also see the exhibit's online counterpart at http://vw.indiana.edu/places&spaces. An exhibit on display through August 31 at The New York Public Library's Science & Industry Business Library. Download our audio guide, sync it with your iPod and go to the show, or subscribe and view in iTunes. This is an enhanced podcast (viewing instructions). Also see the exhibit's online counterpart at http://vw.indiana.edu/places&spaces. An exhibit on display through August 31 at The New York Public Library's Science & Industry Business Library. Download our audio guide, sync it with your iPod and go to the show, or subscribe and view in iTunes. This is an enhanced podcast (viewing instructions). Also see the exhibit's online counterpart at http://vw.indiana.edu/places&spaces. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943987 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943988-Darwin-in-the-21st-Century This podcast is the first of a collaborative series between Science & the City and the American Museum of Natural History. At a recent panel discussion, museum researchers provided insights into the use of DNA sequencing to clarify evolutionary relationships. This podcast is the first of a collaborative series between Science & the City and the American Museum of Natural History. At a recent panel discussion, museum researchers provided insights into the use of DNA sequencing to clarify evolutionary relationships. This podcast is the first of a collaborative series between Science & the City and the American Museum of Natural History. At a recent panel discussion, museum researchers provided insights into the use of DNA sequencing to clarify evolutionary relationships. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943988 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943989-Mind-Versus-Soul Six scholars of psychology, neuroscience, and religion discuss the relationship between the brain, the mind, emotional consciousness, and the possibility of a higher functioning that might be called soul. Six scholars of psychology, neuroscience, and religion discuss the relationship between the brain, the mind, emotional consciousness, and the possibility of a higher functioning that might be called soul. Six scholars of psychology, neuroscience, and religion discuss the relationship between the brain, the mind, emotional consciousness, and the possibility of a higher functioning that might be called soul. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943989 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943990-Genomics-Minorities While many biologists view genomics as an unmitigated boon, social scientists remain wary of its potential for misuse. New York University sociologist Troy Duster discusses how some old concepts of race are quietly creeping back into genetics, with disturbing implications for medicine and forensics. While many biologists view genomics as an unmitigated boon, social scientists remain wary of its potential for misuse. New York University sociologist Troy Duster discusses how some old concepts of race are quietly creeping back into genetics, with disturbing implications for medicine and forensics. While many biologists view genomics as an unmitigated boon, social scientists remain wary of its potential for misuse. New York University sociologist Troy Duster discusses how some old concepts of race are quietly creeping back into genetics, with disturbing implications for medicine and forensics. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943990 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943991-Father-of-String-Theory-Muses-on-the-Megaverse In his new book, The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design, physicist and "Father of String Theory" Leonard Susskind aims to debunk what he calls the narrow 20th century view of a unique universe. In this interview, Susskind describes a "megaverse" that is the result of a vast range of mathematical possibilities. In his new book, The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design, physicist and "Father of String Theory" Leonard Susskind aims to debunk what he calls the narrow 20th century view of a unique universe. In this interview, Susskind describes a "megaverse" that is the result of a vast range of mathematical possibilities. In his new book, The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design, physicist and "Father of String Theory" Leonard Susskind aims to debunk what he calls the narrow 20th century view of a unique universe. In this interview, Susskind describes a "megaverse" that is the result of a vast range of mathematical possibilities. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943991 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943992-Birds-Speak-for-Nature Ornithologist John Fitzpatrick tells how the messages birds carry can alert humans to environmental changes, and how you can play a role in the conservation of birds and their habitats. Hosted by The New York Historical Society in cooperation with the NYC Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Linnaean Society of New York. Ornithologist John Fitzpatrick tells how the messages birds carry can alert humans to environmental changes, and how you can play a role in the conservation of birds and their habitats. Hosted by The New York Historical Society in cooperation with the NYC Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Linnaean Society of New York. Ornithologist John Fitzpatrick tells how the messages birds carry can alert humans to environmental changes, and how you can play a role in the conservation of birds and their habitats. Hosted by The New York Historical Society in cooperation with the NYC Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the Linnaean Society of New York. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943992 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943993-In-Search-of-Memory The new memoir of Nobel-prize winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel is an expansive history of neuroscience, as well as the tale of a great intellectual life that survived the Nazi occupation of Vienna, and McCarthy era restrictions on science in the US. The new memoir of Nobel-prize winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel is an expansive history of neuroscience, as well as the tale of a great intellectual life that survived the Nazi occupation of Vienna, and McCarthy era restrictions on science in the US. The new memoir of Nobel-prize winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel is an expansive history of neuroscience, as well as the tale of a great intellectual life that survived the Nazi occupation of Vienna, and McCarthy era restrictions on science in the US. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943993 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943994-A-Scientist-Dies-for-His-Work Richard Waitt, a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey's Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Wash., participates in a pre-show discussion about "Phenomenon," a play about the 24 hours before the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helen's. Richard Waitt, a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey's Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Wash., participates in a pre-show discussion about "Phenomenon," a play about the 24 hours before the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helen's. Richard Waitt, a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey's Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Wash., participates in a pre-show discussion about "Phenomenon," a play about the 24 hours before the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helen's. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943994 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943995-Is-Sustainable-Development-Feasible Director of the Earth Institute Jeffrey Sachs explained in his 2005 bestseller, "The End of Poverty," how sustainable development could be feasible. But, he tells S&C, it will only be possible if key actors commit to some significant changes. Director of the Earth Institute Jeffrey Sachs explained in his 2005 bestseller, "The End of Poverty," how sustainable development could be feasible. But, he tells S&C, it will only be possible if key actors commit to some significant changes. Director of the Earth Institute Jeffrey Sachs explained in his 2005 bestseller, "The End of Poverty," how sustainable development could be feasible. But, he tells S&C, it will only be possible if key actors commit to some significant changes. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943995 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943996-Resolving-Evolution-s-Greatest-Paradox Darwin's theory of natural selection has never been very good at explaining novelty or complexity in living organisms. The new theory of "facilitated variation," however, promises to fill in the gaps. Darwin's theory of natural selection has never been very good at explaining novelty or complexity in living organisms. The new theory of "facilitated variation," however, promises to fill in the gaps. Darwin's theory of natural selection has never been very good at explaining novelty or complexity in living organisms. The new theory of "facilitated variation," however, promises to fill in the gaps. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943996 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943997-I-Pledge-Allegiance Science journalist David Berreby speaks about his new book, "Us and Them: Understanding your Tribal Mind," in which he explores what makes people group themselves, and others, into categories. Science journalist David Berreby speaks about his new book, "Us and Them: Understanding your Tribal Mind," in which he explores what makes people group themselves, and others, into categories. Science journalist David Berreby speaks about his new book, "Us and Them: Understanding your Tribal Mind," in which he explores what makes people group themselves, and others, into categories. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943997 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943998-Implant-an-RFID-Tag-in-Your-Hand The news this week that the CEO of a Cincinnati surveillance company implanted himself and two volunteers from his workforce with RFID tags has raised eyebrows. But, in fact, more than 20 people around the world had already embedded the $2 tags into their own bodies for fun. One of them showed a standing-room-only crowd of New York "nerds" how. The news this week that the CEO of a Cincinnati surveillance company implanted himself and two volunteers from his workforce with RFID tags has raised eyebrows. But, in fact, more than 20 people around the world had already embedded the $2 tags into their own bodies for fun. One of them showed a standing-room-only crowd of New York "nerds" how. The news this week that the CEO of a Cincinnati surveillance company implanted himself and two volunteers from his workforce with RFID tags has raised eyebrows. But, in fact, more than 20 people around the world had already embedded the $2 tags into their own bodies for fun. One of them showed a standing-room-only crowd of New York "nerds" how. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943998 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24943999-Love-What-s-Science-Got-to-Do-with-It In a special Valentine's Day podcast, the S&C editors chat with renowned romance researcher, Dr. Helen Fisher. As the chief scientific advisor of Chemistry.com, she's applying 30 years of laboratory and field research to perfecting online matchmaking. In a special Valentine's Day podcast, the S&C editors chat with renowned romance researcher, Dr. Helen Fisher. As the chief scientific advisor of Chemistry.com, she's applying 30 years of laboratory and field research to perfecting online matchmaking. In a special Valentine's Day podcast, the S&C editors chat with renowned romance researcher, Dr. Helen Fisher. As the chief scientific advisor of Chemistry.com, she's applying 30 years of laboratory and field research to perfecting online matchmaking. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943999 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944000-That-Dress-Sounds-Great-on-You Alyce Santoro Weaves Her Passions into Playable Fabric Brooklyn based visual and sound artist Alyce Santoro weaves her passions into playable fabric. Santoro talks about one of her projects, sonic fabric, an audible textile woven from recyled, recorded audio cassette tapes. Alyce Santoro Weaves Her Passions into Playable Fabric Brooklyn based visual and sound artist Alyce Santoro weaves her passions into playable fabric. Santoro talks about one of her projects, sonic fabric, an audible textile woven from recyled, recorded audio cassette tapes. Alyce Santoro Weaves Her Passions into Playable Fabric Brooklyn based visual and sound artist Alyce Santoro weaves her passions into playable fabric. Santoro talks about one of her projects, sonic fabric, an audible textile woven from recyled, recorded audio cassette tapes. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944000 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24944001-The-Origin-Evolution-and-Future-of-Life-on-Earth Five prominent scholars, hailing from various scientific and philosophical disciplines, engage in a roundtable discussion about the history and future of life on earth. Five prominent scholars, hailing from various scientific and philosophical disciplines, engage in a roundtable discussion about the history and future of life on earth. Five prominent scholars, hailing from various scientific and philosophical disciplines, engage in a roundtable discussion about the history and future of life on earth. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24944001 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:26:05 -0700 no Science & the City podcast