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NOVA | PBS Podcast

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Cosmic Perspective: Intelligent Life?

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jul 22, 2008


NOVA scienceNOW host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on what an alien civilization picking up radio signals from Earth might think. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Eavesdropping on ET

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jul 22, 2008


Seth Shostak, senior astronomer for SETI, explains the organization's search for other intelligent life in the universe. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Andrea Kissack. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. You can visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Leeches!

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jul 18, 2008


Mark Siddall, a leech expert at the American Museum of Natural History, wants to change how you think about nature's most notorious blood-suckers. Podcast produced by David Levin. Original interview by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Bridge Doctors

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Jul 14, 2008


Structural engineer Michael Todd describes the state of bridge monitoring around the world. Interview by Rima Chaddha. Edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Cosmic Perspective: Telescopes in Space

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jul 8, 2008


NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on telescopes in space. Podcast produced by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Doctor Q.

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Jul 7, 2008


Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is a neurosurgeon and cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. In this podcast, hear the remarkable story of his career, which began as a migrant farm worker in southern California. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Robe Imbriano. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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To Test or Not to Test?

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jul 1, 2008


Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the ethical issues raised by commercial genetic testing. Podcast produced by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Rock Star Geneticist

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jul 1, 2008


Geneticist Pardis Sabeti does it all -- she finished a PhD while working her way through Harvard Medical School, wrote a computer algorithm that is now widely used for studying evolution, and even finds time to make music with her band, Thousand Days. Podcast produced by David Levin. Original interview by Robe Imbriano. Music by Thousand Days. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Finding a Fake Van Gogh

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Jun 30, 2008


NOVA scienceNOW's Dean Irwin discusses what he learned about this new computer technology while producing his story on digital art authentication. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by Jeff Allen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Catching Forged Photos

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jun 24, 2008


In this podcast, Dartmouth College computer scientist Hany Farid discusses his work on mathematical and computational methods for spotting digital forgeries. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Finding Lost Memories

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jun 20, 2008


In this podcast, hear from MIT's Eric Lander and Li-Huei Tsai about new experiments that are exploring whether "lost" memories can be regained. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Betsey Arledge and Peter Standring. Music by www.animalhospital.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Cosmic Perspective: Dark Matter and Dark Energy

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jun 13, 2008


NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on dark matter and dark energy. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by www.animalhospitalmusic.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Newton's Alchemy

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jun 6, 2008


In this episode, historian of science Bill Newman explains how while Isaac Newton was busy discovering the universal law of gravitation, he was also searching out hidden meanings in the Bible and pursuing alchemical experiments. Podcast produced by Susan Lewis. Audio editing by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on Newton's alchemy, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/newton

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Hands on Hubble

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Tue, Jun 3, 2008


John Grunsfeld, an astronomer and astronaut, says that fixing the Hubble Space Telescope will be a delicate operation. In this podcast, he explains how astronauts will have to literally let their fingers do the walking when working on satellite -- and why the gloves of their space suits will play a major role in the mission's success. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rush DeNooyer. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Cosmic Perspective: Bad News and Uncertainty

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, May 16, 2008


NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on bad news and uncertainty in science. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by www.animalhospital.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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A Cosmic Enigma

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, May 9, 2008


Dark matter is a cosmic enigma. We can't see it or touch it -- so what is it? We asked MIT physicist Max Tegmark about the nature of this strange substance and why it remains so mysterious. Produced by David Levin. Interview by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Asking Big Questions

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, May 2, 2008


Dr. Judah Folkman, a pioneer in the field of cancer research, passed away in January 2008. In this podcast, he describes how a high school chemistry teacher inspired him to think big, and make unlikely connections. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by The New You. Judah Folkman audio courtesy Oberlin College. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Iceland's Clean Machines

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Apr 21, 2008


Jon Bjorn Skulason of Icelandic New Energy discusses the future of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Iceland. This podcast was produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Joe Seamans. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Funding for the Car of the Future Open Production Web site is provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/car

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Tom and Ray Take Liberties

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Apr 18, 2008


As producer Joe Seamans notes in this podcast, the hundreds of e-mails we've received from our audience for "Car of the Future" have been terrific, with great questions for the experts as well as ideas for alternative vehicles. There also have been a few, well, rather imaginative suggestions. Tom and Ray, naturally, couldn't help having a little fun with them. Listen in. This podcast was produced by Susan Lewis and edited by David Levin. Interview by Joe Seamans. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Funding for the Car of the Future Open Production Web site is provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/car

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Really Smart Cars

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Thu, Apr 17, 2008


Energy expert Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute thinks we may all be driving software-rich, really smart cars in the future. Listen in. Podcast produced and edited by Susan Lewis with additional editing by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/car

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Coach Don

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Apr 14, 2008


In this podcast, coach Don Megerle of Tufts University describes what it was like to train NOVA's 13 novice runners in the months leading up to the 2007 Boston Marathon. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/marathon

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The Art of Running

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Thu, Apr 10, 2008


In this podcast, elite athlete Uta Pippig describes her philosophy on running and her experiences as an advisor to 13 novice runners NOVA is following as they embark on their first marathon. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/marathon

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Speaking Ancient Maya

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Apr 4, 2008


Anthropologist Barbara Macleod says that studying the ancient Maya language offers a unique window into the past. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Cracking the Maya Code" is provided by the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional funding provided by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more on translating ancient Maya, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mayacode

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Power from the Sun

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Mar 14, 2008


Vijay Vaitheeswaran, energy and environment correspondent for The Economist magazine, describes how solar power may finally be coming into its own. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Steven Latham. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Saved By the Sun" is provided by The Lemelson Foundation, with additional funding provided by the PBS Foundation's Environmental Programming Fund, established by a generous grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/solar

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A Solar Obsession

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Mar 12, 2008


In this podcast, green-energy expert Amory Lovins discusses the importance of energy conservation and the potential for solar power. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Steven Latham. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Saved By the Sun" is provided by The Lemelson Foundation, with additional funding provided by the PBS Foundation's Environmental Programming Fund, established by a generous grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/solar

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Global Meltdown

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Feb 13, 2008


Glaciologist Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University discusses why we should worry about glaciers that are melting worldwide. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by Michael Potvin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and public television viewers. For more scientist profiles, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Ape Signs: PDF podcast

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Feb 13, 2008


In this PDF podcast, explore lexigram symbols used in Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's primate language studies to see how an ape can communicate on our terms. PDF podcast produced by David Levin. Lexigram images courtesy Sue Savage-Rumbaugh/The Great Ape Trust of Iowa. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on bonobos and what they might teach us about ourselves, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobos

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Talking With Apes

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Feb 13, 2008


In this podcast, hear about about Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's language studies with bonobos, a primate closely related to humans. Interview conducted by Rima Chaddha. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on bonobos and what they might teach us about ourselves, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobos

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Space Race Today

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Feb 6, 2008


The space race didn't end with NASA astronauts walking on the moon in 1969. Historian Asif Siddiqi says that today, new space powers like China and India are entering the fray. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the the space race during the Cold War, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospies

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Finding a Pharaoh

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Feb 1, 2008


Aidan Dodson is a professor of anthropology and archeology at Britain's University of Bristol. His area of expertise is in Egyptian funerary equipment and architecture in the second to third Intermediate Periods. He also studies European medieval royal burial practices as well as the history of Egyptology and Egyptian collections. This podcast was produced by Susan K. Lewis and edited by David Levin. Interview by Gail Willumsen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Visit NOVA online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummy

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A Mummy's Life

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Jan 30, 2008


Salima Ikram is an Egyptologist at the American University in Cairo. Her areas of specialty are Egyptian archeology, mummification, and cultural resource management with a focus on museums, experimental archaeology, zooarcheology, ethnoarcheology, and aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Dr. Ikram has also worked in Greece, Turkey, and Sudan. This podcast was produced by Susan K. Lewis and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Visit NOVA online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummy

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A Trip to the Parthenon

Author: WG