Science Friday Podcast
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Making Science Radioactive
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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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The Possibility Of An Invisibility Cloak
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Researchers report they've created an artificial material that bends some wavelengths of light differently. If they're able to expand the work to a wider range of wavelengths, the material could provide an unprecedented level of control over the way light moves, perhaps even making a "cloak of invisibility" possible.
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Are We Headed Toward Extinction?
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Scientists studying many different parts of the planet's ecosystems are warning that Earth may be on the verge of a sixth major mass extinction event.
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What Made Chili Peppers So Spicy?
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
New research indicates chili pepper plants may have developed their signature heat as a way to fight off fungal infections caused by insects.
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Ethanol Power for the People
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Biofuel advocate David Blume talks about common misconceptions about the use of ethanol for fuel, and about his vision for decentralized, community supported ethanol production in the United States.
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Harvesting Geothermal Energy
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
As part of our ongoing series on alternative energy sources, we'll take a look at methods to harvest energy from the heat beneath the surface of the Earth.
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Allowing Components to Self Assemble Nanoscale Patterns
Fri, Aug 15, 2008
Using a technique known as self assembly, researchers have found a way to create high-quality repeating patterns with features just ten nanometers across.
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What Your Driving Habits Say About You
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Tom Vanderbilt, author of Traffic, talks about the psychology of driving and the engineering of roadways. He explains some contradictory traffic truths: why roundabouts are safer than intersections and how slower can actually be faster.
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'Kiss My Math' Tries To Make Pre-Algebra Cool
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Actress and mathematician Danica McKellar is on a mission to get middle-school girls to stop hating math. In her new book, Kiss My Math, — a follow-up to Math Doesn't Suck — McKellar breaks math into easy-to-digest concepts so girls can "show pre-algebra who's boss."
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Researcher Finds Doping Tests To Be Flawed
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Cyclist Floyd Landis was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title after he tested positive for synthetic testosterone. Donald Berry, a statistician at the University of Texas, doesn't buy it. Berry explains how drug testing could be more scientific.
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What Makes Our Solar System Special?
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
Researchers say that if the conditions had been slightly different for our solar system, planets could have careened into the sun or been expelled into deep space. Also: A volunteer astronomer spots a strange gaseous object some are calling a "cosmic ghost."
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Phoenix Finds A Salt Compound On Mars
Fri, Aug 08, 2008
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has detected a salt found on Earth on the surface of Mars. The salt, called perchlorate, is used in fireworks and rocket fuel. The news follows the recent confirmation of the presence of water on the Red Planet.
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New Micro-Microscope Is Portable And Cheap
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Scientists at Caltech have created a tiny, lens-free microscope that they say could be built for just $10. Changhuei Yang, one of the microscope's inventors, explains the device and some of its potential uses.
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Olympic Athletes Apprehensive About Beijing Air
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
The summer Olympics begin on Aug. 8 — will Beijing's air be in shape for the games? The polluted city has taken drastic action to try to reduce smog during the events, shuttering some factories and adopting measures to limit the number of cars on the road.
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Artificial Exercise? Scientists Tap Into Endurance
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Could popping a pill turn you into a long-distance runner? Researchers report that they have identified two signaling pathways that are turned on in response to exercise — and that artificially turning those pathways on in mice produced rodents with much greater endurance.
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Rx Meds, Alcohol/Drugs Make Deadly Combination
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
A study reveals that domestic fatalities caused by combining prescription medication with alcohol and/or street drugs increased by 3,196 percent between 1983 to 2004. David Phillips, one of the researchers, explains the findings, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Experimental Drug Focuses On Alzheimer's 'Tangles'
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
An experimental drug that aims to unknot the "tangles" that characterize the brains of people with Alzheimer's has shown some promise. Guests discuss recent Alzheimer's findings and the search for new treatments, including statin drugs, often used to treat high cholesterol.
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How Is Congress Addressing The Energy Crisis?
Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Americans are driving less and switching to more fuel-efficient cars. Can legislators on opposite sides of the aisle collaborate to help the nation deal with the energy crisis? Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) discuss offshore drilling, alternative energy and lowering the speed limit.
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Scientists Pursue CO2 Storage In The Ocean Floor
Fri, Jul 25, 2008
Could porous rocks deep in the ocean floor be a place to stash unwanted carbon dioxide? Scientists at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory suggest that undersea basalt formations 8,000 feet below the ocean on the Pacific Northwest coast could absorb up to 120 years worth of U.S. CO2 emissions.
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Depressed? You Don't Need Drugs, Psychiatrist Says
Fri, Jul 25, 2008
Depression is said to affect more than 20 million people in the United States, but psychiatrist James Gordon argues that it's not disease. In his book, Unstuck, Gordon makes the case that most people don't need drugs to feel better.
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Could Tobacco Plants Help Fight Cancer?
Fri, Jul 25, 2008
Researchers report that they've been able to use tobacco plants as biological factories to manufacture specialized proteins needed for an experimental individualized cancer therapy. The researchers are studying a potentially fatal form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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