Science Friday Podcast
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Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. Ira interviews scientists, authors, and policymakers, and listeners can call in and ask questions as well. Hear it each week on NPR stations nationwide -- or online here!
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Always a good listen, September 26, 2007
Reviewer: ckazilek
This is one show that always has some great content. I look forward to Fridays.
 
Solid content; some discretion advised, September 17, 2007
Reviewer: jct405
An earlier reviewer's critique labeling this program 'poor science' was based on one program. One would have to agree with him that it is frustrating to waste time listening to shoddy science. But do not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Mr. Flatow has interviewed many, many good scientists along with a few nimrods. His recent interview of Jonathan Graff is one darn good reason to listen regularly. Graff's team at UTSW has published a stunningly important finding: a gene that regulates fat accumulation and metabolism in organisms from fruit flies, worms and mammals that could reasonably (given the current findings) turn out to be the cure for diabetes. It has all the markings of rigorous scientific investigation. And what is more interesting is that the major media has yet to pick up on it. Good work, Mr. Flatow! Yes, screen out the nimrods. But, wow, keep this stuff coming. Thanks.
nhrisd, February 17, 2006
Reviewer: nhrisd
from California
There is really something for everyone in these shows. From leeches and stem cells, to new planets and weight reduction surgery, Science Friday covers a wide range of topics in layman’s terms. The host’s inquisitive and direct questions dissect the issues and help to shed light on the mystery of everyday and esoteric science and related issues. Never boring and always chock full of info, these are a great listen.
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Preparing For A Fall Harvest
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Science Friday examines the process of fall gardening — the crops that can be planted in autumn and the ways to prepare for next year. We also discuss the benefits of composting.
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Bridging Gap Between Mental, Physical Health Care
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Provisions slipped into the economic bailout bill mandate that employers and insurance companies give mental health issues parity with physical health issues. Among the changes? Companies will not be able to charge different rates for mental — versus physical — health services.
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Video Pick Of The Week: Giant Pumpkins
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Atlantic Giant pumpkins, when properly cared for, can grow as big as 1600 pounds. But a pumpkin that great doesn't just grow on its own.
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For Next President, An Array Of Science Challenges
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
According to a report issued by the Center for the Study of the President, the incoming president will need to confront a host of policy issues related to science and technology — including climate change, food and water scarcity, energy shortages and weapons of mass destruction.
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Newly Discovered Ecosystem Of One Bacterium
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
Deep in a South African gold mine, three kilometers below the Earth's surface, scientists have discovered a tiny ecosystem in which there is only one organism.
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Climate Change And Species Movement
Fri, Oct 10, 2008
As the world's climate changes, many species are being forced out of their old habitats. While some species are able to migrate to cooler territory, those in the tropics may have no where else to go.
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When Not In Control, People Imagine Order
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
New research shows that when people perceive they have no control over a given situation, they are more likely to see illusions, patterns where none exist and even believe in conspiracy theories. The study suggests that people impose imaginary order when no real order can be perceived.
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SpaceX Celebrates First Successful Rocket Launch
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
SpaceX's flagship Falcon1 rocket has successfully launched from an island in the central Pacific, becoming the first privately-developed rocket to orbit the planet. NASA has already contracted SpaceX to begin private space flight missions to the International Space Station beginning in 2010.
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Young Galaxy's Magnetic Field Is Surprisingly Strong
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
Current models indicate that the magnetic fields that enclose galaxies grow slowly over billions of years. But scientists have used a telescope to peer back millions of years in time and discovered a distant galaxy with a magnetic field at least 10 times the average strength.
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Pick Of The Week: Camouflage For Hiding From Deer
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
There is a new line of camouflage clothing designed around the science of how deer see. The new camouflage uses specific colors and patterns specially designed to blend into a deer's vision.
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Northeast States Trade Carbon Emission Credits
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
A consortium of Northeast states has completed the first cap-and-trade greenhouse gas auction in the U.S. Under cap-and-trade, limits are set on emissions. Companies that do not use up their quota of emissions are able to sell their excess emission capacity to other companies.
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Windshield Wipers Invented In 'Flash Of Genius'
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
In 1967, Robert Kearns received patents for inventing intermittent car windshield wipers. He offered his idea to automakers but was turned away. When Ford and Chrysler started manufacturing cars with wipers without crediting Kearns, he took the case all the way to the Supreme Court. A new film called Flash of Genius tells his story.
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Computer Malfunction Delays Hubble Mission
Fri, Oct 03, 2008
NASA has postponed a planned repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope after a new problem developed with the orbiting observatory. Ed Weiler, associate administrator of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, explains why repairs won't take place until Feb. 2009 — at the earliest.
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Solar Winds, Crucial To Life On Earth, Decreasing
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Solar winds — invisible gas plasma emitted by the Sun — protect the solar system from cosmic rays that are hostile to terrestrial life. But new data from the Ulysses NASA probe indicate solar wind output is lower than has ever been previously documented.
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Play Addresses Birth Control And Other 'Taboos'
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Famous for his work on the first oral contraceptive in 1951, chemist Carl Djerassi has published a number of novels and plays over the last 20 years. His latest play, Taboos, grapples with the questions of sex divorced from reproduction.
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Google's Android Software Debuts On New Phone
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
The long-awaited "Google phone" has arrived. The G1 phone carries Google's Android software and runs on T-Mobile networks. Though its touch screen and online integration make the G1 analogous to Apple's iPhone, the Android platform is open for use by multiple phone developers.
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Pick Of The Week: A Visit To The 'Chili Belt'
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Science Friday looks back on last week's broadcast from the heart of the "chili belt" in Tuscon, Ariz.
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New Solar Business Trades On 'Open Sky'
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
A new hardware store devoted exclusively to solar energy systems is about to open in Swarthmore, Pa. Open Sky Energy will sell solar hardware to consumers and businesses and will also design and install the equipment. Are green energy stores a growing trend?
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Energy And The Economy: An Overview
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Between environmental concerns and rising gasoline prices, energy use has never seemed more entwined with the economy. Guests discuss how oil prices are tied to economic growth, and give a roundup of the latest energy news.
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Magnet Meltdown At The Large Hadron Collider
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Magnets cooled to extremely low temperatures are an essential element of the massive particle accelerator. Some of these magnets may have overheated last week, causing the Collider to fail its preliminary tests — possibly delaying the project by a year.
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