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Nova Science Now Podcast

Nova Science Now Podcast

by WGBH Science Unit




Our podcast with series host Robert Krulwich and other correspondents covers intriguing stories and personalities in science and technology today. NOVA scienceNOW is produced by WGBH.

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personalmedia, February 17, 2006
Reviewer: personalmedia from Indiana

This weekly podcast is hosted by Robert Krulrich who has a real passion for the subject matter that he explores in these podcasts. The podcast I reviewed was extremely brief, yet quite informational and entertaining. Krulrich explains the basic scientific premise of matter and anti-matter. He interviews a physicist named Neil deGrasse Tyson who gives some insights on the subject of anti-matter.

A bit of humor is woven into this podcast about anti-matter and alien encounters. This podcast needs to be longer so the topic can be explored more deeply. Hopefully future podcasts will be. Despite the brevity of the Nova Science Now Podcast I reviewed, I did learn something new and was quite entertained by the program.





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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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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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Eavesdropping on E.T.

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Feb 29, 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 is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and public television viewers. You can visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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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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Leeches!

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Nov 21, 2007


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. Major funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. 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. For more fun science stories, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Reprogramming Genes

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Oct 10, 2007


Jean-Pierre Issa of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center describes how a field called epigenetics may change the way researchers look at the disease. NOVA scienceNOW is available for viewing 365 days a year online. Produced by David Levin with help from Gaia Remerowski. Audio editing by David Levin. Interview by Sarah Holt. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about epigenetics and cancer, visit the NOVA Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/genes

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Extinction Happens

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Jul 25, 2007


NOVA scienceNOW producer Julia Cort talks to MIT geologist Sam Bowring about a mass extinction at the end of the Permian period and discusses whether it could happen again. NOVA scienceNOW airs five Tuesdays a year on PBS and is available for viewing 365 days a year online. Audio editing by David Levin. Produced by Susan K. Lewis. Interview with Sam Bowring conducted by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. 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. To learn more about the Permian extinction, visit the NOVA scienceNOW Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Bacteria Unite!

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Fri, Jul 13, 2007


Bonnie Bassler of Princeton University explains how scientists are beginning to see these tiny organisms -- once thought completely asocial -- in a whole new way. This podcast was produced by Susan K. Lewis and edited by David Levin. Interview by Carla Denley. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. 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. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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A Longevity Gene

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Wed, Jul 11, 2007


Chad Cohen is a producer and correspondent for NOVA scienceNOW. In this podcast, he profiles the work of Dr. Nir Barzilai, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Barzilai's research focuses on the basic mechanisms of the biology of aging. This podcast was produced by Lexi Krock and David Levin. Audio editing by David Levin. Interviews with Dr. Barzilai and centenarians by Chad Cohen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. 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. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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Sleep On It

Author: WGBH Science Unit
Mon, Jul 9, 2007


NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson describes his experiences as a test subject in a sleep study and explains what he learned about the connection between sleep and memory. This podcast was produced by Susan Lewis. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. 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. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

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