http://www.odeo.com/channels/26979- Nprpodcasts no 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:25 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:25 -0800 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25447725-Major-Revisions The EPA studies the Chesapeake Bay water and makes moves to better manage the U.S.'s largest estuary. Also one new study shines light on why some people just can't loss weight, while another suggests that children with Autism may also suffer from poor motor skills. The EPA studies the Chesapeake Bay water and makes moves to better manage the U.S.'s largest estuary. Also one new study shines light on why some people just can't loss weight, while another suggests that children with Autism may also suffer from poor motor skills. The EPA studies the Chesapeake Bay water and makes moves to better manage the U.S.'s largest estuary. Also one new study shines light on why some people just can't loss weight, while another suggests that children with Autism may also suffer from poor motor skills. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25447725 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:25 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25416458-Ice-Heats-Up-and-Leaves-Fall-Down A baby's cry reveals the language of their parents, NASA takes pictures of melting ice, the pig genome gets sequenced, and who leaves fall off trees. A baby's cry reveals the language of their parents, NASA takes pictures of melting ice, the pig genome gets sequenced, and who leaves fall off trees. A baby's cry reveals the language of their parents, NASA takes pictures of melting ice, the pig genome gets sequenced, and who leaves fall off trees. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25416458 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:40:02 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25359756-Carbon-You-Are-My-Shinning-Star Carbon is this week's star at the Science Desk. Congress evaluates both the pros and cons concerning planting forests to remove carbon dioxide, and trys to quantify the carbon dioxide a car produces when running on biofuels; plus the taste of carbonation is revealed. Also, the desk explores why musicians hear better and samples some wild cricket sounds. Carbon is this week's star at the Science Desk. Congress evaluates both the pros and cons concerning planting forests to remove carbon dioxide, and trys to quantify the carbon dioxide a car produces when running on biofuels; plus the taste of carbonation is revealed. Also, the desk explores why musicians hear better and samples some wild cricket sounds. Carbon is this week's star at the Science Desk. Congress evaluates both the pros and cons concerning planting forests to remove carbon dioxide, and trys to quantify the carbon dioxide a car produces when running on biofuels; plus the taste of carbonation is revealed. Also, the desk explores why musicians hear better and samples some wild cricket sounds. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25359756 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:22:50 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25337936-Accolades-and-Millstones NASA makes a big mess on the moon, NPR tracks down this year's Medicine or Physiology and Physics Nobel winners, and decomposition never felt so good. Oh yeah, that's science baby... NASA makes a big mess on the moon, NPR tracks down this year's Medicine or Physiology and Physics Nobel winners, and decomposition never felt so good. Oh yeah, that's science baby... NASA makes a big mess on the moon, NPR tracks down this year's Medicine or Physiology and Physics Nobel winners, and decomposition never felt so good. Oh yeah, that's science baby... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25337936 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:32:11 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25337938-Frogs-Find-Love-and-Other-Modern-Marvels NASA orchestrates a major collusion on the Moon, neuroscientists find that it takes the human brain about half a second to process speech, some Australian frogs' mating calls jump a few octaves higher, and cap-and-trade may not be the perfect answer to regulating greenhouse gas emissions after all. NASA orchestrates a major collusion on the Moon, neuroscientists find that it takes the human brain about half a second to process speech, some Australian frogs' mating calls jump a few octaves higher, and cap-and-trade may not be the perfect answer to regulating greenhouse gas emissions after all. NASA orchestrates a major collusion on the Moon, neuroscientists find that it takes the human brain about half a second to process speech, some Australian frogs' mating calls jump a few octaves higher, and cap-and-trade may not be the perfect answer to regulating greenhouse gas emissions after all. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25337938 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:29:31 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25299192-Frogs-Find-Love-and-Other-Modern-Marvels NASA orchestrates a major collusion on the Moon, neuroscientists find that it takes the human brain about half a second to process speech, some Australian frogs' mating calls jump a few octaves higher, and cap-and-trade may not be the perfect answer to regulating greenhouse gas emissions after all. NASA orchestrates a major collusion on the Moon, neuroscientists find that it takes the human brain about half a second to process speech, some Australian frogs' mating calls jump a few octaves higher, and cap-and-trade may not be the perfect answer to regulating greenhouse gas emissions after all. NASA orchestrates a major collusion on the Moon, neuroscientists find that it takes the human brain about half a second to process speech, some Australian frogs' mating calls jump a few octaves higher, and cap-and-trade may not be the perfect answer to regulating greenhouse gas emissions after all. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25299192 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:30:50 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25261410-Accolades-and-Millstones NASA makes a big mess on the moon, NPR tracks down this year's Medicine or Physiology and Physics Nobel winners, and decomposition never felt so good. Oh yeah, that's science baby... NASA makes a big mess on the moon, NPR tracks down this year's Medicine or Physiology and Physics Nobel winners, and decomposition never felt so good. Oh yeah, that's science baby... NASA makes a big mess on the moon, NPR tracks down this year's Medicine or Physiology and Physics Nobel winners, and decomposition never felt so good. Oh yeah, that's science baby... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25261410 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:39:33 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25236330-As-the-World-Turns Causes behind this week's geologic tragedies are investigated. Also, NASA needs a plutonium fix, the hominid family tree finds a long lost relative, and some fun bird noises during intimate moments. NPR's Science Desk delivers. Causes behind this week's geologic tragedies are investigated. Also, NASA needs a plutonium fix, the hominid family tree finds a long lost relative, and some fun bird noises during intimate moments. NPR's Science Desk delivers. Causes behind this week's geologic tragedies are investigated. Also, NASA needs a plutonium fix, the hominid family tree finds a long lost relative, and some fun bird noises during intimate moments. NPR's Science Desk delivers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236330 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:43:08 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25223936-As-the-World-Turns Causes behind this week's geologic tragedies are investigated. Also, NASA needs a plutonium fix, the hominid family tree finds a long lost relative, and some fun bird noises during some intimate moments. NPR's Science Desk delivers. Causes behind this week's geologic tragedies are investigated. Also, NASA needs a plutonium fix, the hominid family tree finds a long lost relative, and some fun bird noises during some intimate moments. NPR's Science Desk delivers. Causes behind this week's geologic tragedies are investigated. Also, NASA needs a plutonium fix, the hominid family tree finds a long lost relative, and some fun bird noises during some intimate moments. NPR's Science Desk delivers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25223936 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:48:55 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25185133-Looking-Forward-Looking-Back Despite its urgency, climate diplomacy is slow going in New York at the UN. Thanks to growing global demand for refrigerators and air conditioners HFC's, a low profile greenhouse gas, may soon be causing large problems for the atmosphere. Three new studies show that the Moon is covered with a very thin film of water and another new discovery in China of a mini T-Rex, called Raptorex, reveals information about the famous dinosaur's evolutionary history. Despite its urgency, climate diplomacy is slow going in New York at the UN. Thanks to growing global demand for refrigerators and air conditioners HFC's, a low profile greenhouse gas, may soon be causing large problems for the atmosphere. Three new studies show that the Moon is covered with a very thin film of water and another new discovery in China of a mini T-Rex, called Raptorex, reveals information about the famous dinosaur's evolutionary history. Despite its urgency, climate diplomacy is slow going in New York at the UN. Thanks to growing global demand for refrigerators and air conditioners HFC's, a low profile greenhouse gas, may soon be causing large problems for the atmosphere. Three new studies show that the Moon is covered with a very thin film of water and another new discovery in China of a mini T-Rex, called Raptorex, reveals information about the famous dinosaur's evolutionary history. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25185133 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:19:01 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25149305-Problems-Solved-In-Unexpected-Ways A proposal for NASA regarding a nautical mission to sail the super cold nitrogen seas of Saturn's moon of Titan surfaces; a surprising new study claims to have cured color blindness in mature male squirrel monkeys shocks the neuroscience community, one researcher attempts to predict disastrous tipping points, and DNA cracks down on illegal poaching by testing fancy boats and hunks of meat. A proposal for NASA regarding a nautical mission to sail the super cold nitrogen seas of Saturn's moon of Titan surfaces; a surprising new study claims to have cured color blindness in mature male squirrel monkeys shocks the neuroscience community, one researcher attempts to predict disastrous tipping points, and DNA cracks down on illegal poaching by testing fancy boats and hunks of meat. A proposal for NASA regarding a nautical mission to sail the super cold nitrogen seas of Saturn's moon of Titan surfaces; a surprising new study claims to have cured color blindness in mature male squirrel monkeys shocks the neuroscience community, one researcher attempts to predict disastrous tipping points, and DNA cracks down on illegal poaching by testing fancy boats and hunks of meat. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25149305 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:08:15 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25133371-Space-Travel-and-Ancient-Threads This week NPR's science desk explores Hubble's future and views pictures from space. Ancient Georgian textiles are uncovered, Congress tries to bury carbon and the kilogram is reweighed. This week NPR's science desk explores Hubble's future and views pictures from space. Ancient Georgian textiles are uncovered, Congress tries to bury carbon and the kilogram is reweighed. This week NPR's science desk explores Hubble's future and views pictures from space. Ancient Georgian textiles are uncovered, Congress tries to bury carbon and the kilogram is reweighed. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25133371 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:32:51 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25072447-Music-Written-For-Monkeys-Strikes-A-Chord Stories in this episode: 1) Some scientists think no-till farming may not contain carbon better than conventional farming. 2) Music can alter our emotions, and a new study shows that it can move monkeys, too. 3) Scientists have big hopes for tiny lasers. 4) Babies and dogs make the same classic mistake: A new study reveals a link between the way dogs and infants think. Stories in this episode: 1) Some scientists think no-till farming may not contain carbon better than conventional farming. 2) Music can alter our emotions, and a new study shows that it can move monkeys, too. 3) Scientists have big hopes for tiny lasers. 4) Babies and dogs make the same classic mistake: A new study reveals a link between the way dogs and infants think. Stories in this episode: 1) Some scientists think no-till farming may not contain carbon better than conventional farming. 2) Music can alter our emotions, and a new study shows that it can move monkeys, too. 3) Scientists have big hopes for tiny lasers. 4) Babies and dogs make the same classic mistake: A new study reveals a link between the way dogs and infants think. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25072447 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:34:01 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25039628-A-Shaggy-Dog-Story This week science reporters Richard Harris and Chris Joyce bring us stories of recent advancements in the genetics of both human diseases and dog's shaggy coats. We also hear about new data on the neccessary evil of agriculture: nitrous oxide. Listen to find out what laughing gas has to do with our increasingly flimsy ozone layer and why the kilogram has a weight problem. This week science reporters Richard Harris and Chris Joyce bring us stories of recent advancements in the genetics of both human diseases and dog's shaggy coats. We also hear about new data on the neccessary evil of agriculture: nitrous oxide. Listen to find out what laughing gas has to do with our increasingly flimsy ozone layer and why the kilogram has a weight problem. This week science reporters Richard Harris and Chris Joyce bring us stories of recent advancements in the genetics of both human diseases and dog's shaggy coats. We also hear about new data on the neccessary evil of agriculture: nitrous oxide. Listen to find out what laughing gas has to do with our increasingly flimsy ozone layer and why the kilogram has a weight problem. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25039628 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:23:38 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25000390-Super-Rice-and-Unicorn-Tricksters-of-the-Sea Boots sloshing through rice fields in Bengladesh, California sea lions jostling on California harbors, and the splish-splashing of the elusive Narwhal...just some of the sounds in this week's podcast. You'll also hear about one strategy to feed a planet of 9 billion people, and how scientists recently transformed bacteria into a completely different species. Boots sloshing through rice fields in Bengladesh, California sea lions jostling on California harbors, and the splish-splashing of the elusive Narwhal...just some of the sounds in this week's podcast. You'll also hear about one strategy to feed a planet of 9 billion people, and how scientists recently transformed bacteria into a completely different species. Boots sloshing through rice fields in Bengladesh, California sea lions jostling on California harbors, and the splish-splashing of the elusive Narwhal...just some of the sounds in this week's podcast. You'll also hear about one strategy to feed a planet of 9 billion people, and how scientists recently transformed bacteria into a completely different species. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-21,25000390 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:15:28 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24978978-From-Cave-Dwellers-to-Flying-Scientists This week it's been all about human successes and setbacks. We've learned that humans discovered the power of fire earlier than we thought, but that a mission to Mars isn't exactly in our stars. We've built science laboratories in airplanes, but that won't help us save the corals in the seas. This week it's been all about human successes and setbacks. We've learned that humans discovered the power of fire earlier than we thought, but that a mission to Mars isn't exactly in our stars. We've built science laboratories in airplanes, but that won't help us save the corals in the seas. This week it's been all about human successes and setbacks. We've learned that humans discovered the power of fire earlier than we thought, but that a mission to Mars isn't exactly in our stars. We've built science laboratories in airplanes, but that won't help us save the corals in the seas. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24978978 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:37:33 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24926718-Colliders-Clunkers-And-Chimps-Oh-My The world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, is on course to start up again in November after being broken down for a year. The "cash for clunkers" program may not be as environmentally beneficial as it seems. And scientists have found genetic evidence that a deadly form of malaria may have jumped from chimps to humans relatively recently. The world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, is on course to start up again in November after being broken down for a year. The "cash for clunkers" program may not be as environmentally beneficial as it seems. And scientists have found genetic evidence that a deadly form of malaria may have jumped from chimps to humans relatively recently. The world's largest particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, is on course to start up again in November after being broken down for a year. The "cash for clunkers" program may not be as environmentally beneficial as it seems. And scientists have found genetic evidence that a deadly form of malaria may have jumped from chimps to humans relatively recently. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-07,24926718 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:25:50 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24893661-Jellyfish-Motion-Mixing-The-Ocean While many world fisheries seem doomed to extinction, some fisheries are rebounding thanks to strict fishing laws. You'll hear one fish bring the ocean to life with its growls, hums and grunts. Some swimming marine life, including jellyfish, may affect climate change by stirring up ocean water. Meanwhile, climate change may be causing more frequent deadly rain-on-snow events that starve large arctic animals like oxen and reindeer. While many world fisheries seem doomed to extinction, some fisheries are rebounding thanks to strict fishing laws. You'll hear one fish bring the ocean to life with its growls, hums and grunts. Some swimming marine life, including jellyfish, may affect climate change by stirring up ocean water. Meanwhile, climate change may be causing more frequent deadly rain-on-snow events that starve large arctic animals like oxen and reindeer. While many world fisheries seem doomed to extinction, some fisheries are rebounding thanks to strict fishing laws. You'll hear one fish bring the ocean to life with its growls, hums and grunts. Some swimming marine life, including jellyfish, may affect climate change by stirring up ocean water. Meanwhile, climate change may be causing more frequent deadly rain-on-snow events that starve large arctic animals like oxen and reindeer. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-31,24893661 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:05:03 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24888151-NASA-From-Space-Race-To-The-Future On the 40th anniversary of the first voyage to the moon, we look at NASA, then and now. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin recall their historic moon walk and talk about the excitement surrounding their flight. These days, NASA wants to go to the moon again, this time with different motivations. But some say we should head for new destinations instead of going back to the moon. On the 40th anniversary of the first voyage to the moon, we look at NASA, then and now. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin recall their historic moon walk and talk about the excitement surrounding their flight. These days, NASA wants to go to the moon again, this time with different motivations. But some say we should head for new destinations instead of going back to the moon. On the 40th anniversary of the first voyage to the moon, we look at NASA, then and now. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin recall their historic moon walk and talk about the excitement surrounding their flight. These days, NASA wants to go to the moon again, this time with different motivations. But some say we should head for new destinations instead of going back to the moon. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24888151 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:26:00 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24875396-Aerial-Wars-Moths-Click-To-Evade-Bat-Sonar The toucan's beak isn't just an attractive ornament, it cools the bird down. Of course, humans cool themselves a different way - and can withstand higher temperatures than you would think. Timing is everything for a flock of migratory birds that swoop in and feed on horseshoe crab eggs in Delaware. But climate change may be shifting the tight calendar that nature has set up for the birds. And a moth species has evolved to outsmart bats. The toucan's beak isn't just an attractive ornament, it cools the bird down. Of course, humans cool themselves a different way - and can withstand higher temperatures than you would think. Timing is everything for a flock of migratory birds that swoop in and feed on horseshoe crab eggs in Delaware. But climate change may be shifting the tight calendar that nature has set up for the birds. And a moth species has evolved to outsmart bats. The toucan's beak isn't just an attractive ornament, it cools the bird down. Of course, humans cool themselves a different way - and can withstand higher temperatures than you would think. Timing is everything for a flock of migratory birds that swoop in and feed on horseshoe crab eggs in Delaware. But climate change may be shifting the tight calendar that nature has set up for the birds. And a moth species has evolved to outsmart bats. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24875396 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:53:19 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24821184-Alien-Stowaways-And-Moonlight-Love Scientists say that horses are running faster these days because jockeys make themselves light as air. Horseshoe crabs gather by the thousands at high tide to spawn under the full moon. Organisms transported in a ship's ballast water may become invasive species in other waters. And, despite loosened federal regulations, scientists still can't use federal dollars to create new stem cells lines, leaving the expensive task up to the private sector or states. Scientists say that horses are running faster these days because jockeys make themselves light as air. Horseshoe crabs gather by the thousands at high tide to spawn under the full moon. Organisms transported in a ship's ballast water may become invasive species in other waters. And, despite loosened federal regulations, scientists still can't use federal dollars to create new stem cells lines, leaving the expensive task up to the private sector or states. Scientists say that horses are running faster these days because jockeys make themselves light as air. Horseshoe crabs gather by the thousands at high tide to spawn under the full moon. Organisms transported in a ship's ballast water may become invasive species in other waters. And, despite loosened federal regulations, scientists still can't use federal dollars to create new stem cells lines, leaving the expensive task up to the private sector or states. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-17,24821184 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:56:07 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24791504-Robot-Lawn-Mowers-and-Dubious-Brain-Images Brain images may not tell us as much as we think they do. If your teenager won't mow the lawn, a robot will do the job. Obama's new stem cell rules will give scientists more freedom to do their research. Climate change was the subject of both the international climate talks at the G8 Summit in Italy and US Senate hearings this week. Brain images may not tell us as much as we think they do. If your teenager won't mow the lawn, a robot will do the job. Obama's new stem cell rules will give scientists more freedom to do their research. Climate change was the subject of both the international climate talks at the G8 Summit in Italy and US Senate hearings this week. Brain images may not tell us as much as we think they do. If your teenager won't mow the lawn, a robot will do the job. Obama's new stem cell rules will give scientists more freedom to do their research. Climate change was the subject of both the international climate talks at the G8 Summit in Italy and US Senate hearings this week. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24791504 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:44:50 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24760405-Human-Bones-and-Dinosaur-Skin Scientists discover a rare dinosaur fossil with its skin intact. Genomic testing suggests the immune system plays a role in schizophrenia. A body farm uses donated human bodies to educate students in forensics. Scientists discover a rare dinosaur fossil with its skin intact. Genomic testing suggests the immune system plays a role in schizophrenia. A body farm uses donated human bodies to educate students in forensics. Scientists discover a rare dinosaur fossil with its skin intact. Genomic testing suggests the immune system plays a role in schizophrenia. A body farm uses donated human bodies to educate students in forensics. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24760405 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:35:02 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24738027-Doesn-t-Your-River-Burn Scientists may have found water on one of Saturn's moons. A river that was once so polluted it caught on fire is now all cleaned up. A California think tank says global warming will get more buy-in if people think of it as an economic opportunity. Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the world's oldest instrument, a 40,000 year-old flute. Scientists may have found water on one of Saturn's moons. A river that was once so polluted it caught on fire is now all cleaned up. A California think tank says global warming will get more buy-in if people think of it as an economic opportunity. Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the world's oldest instrument, a 40,000 year-old flute. Scientists may have found water on one of Saturn's moons. A river that was once so polluted it caught on fire is now all cleaned up. A California think tank says global warming will get more buy-in if people think of it as an economic opportunity. Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the world's oldest instrument, a 40,000 year-old flute. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-26,24738027 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:07:53 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24738028-Monkey-Giggles-Math-Marvels-and-more NASA's lunar mission takes off to map the moon's surface and search for water. Mathematicians find a new prime number that is nearly 13 million digits long and the search continues. Scientists debate whether shading the earth would counteract global warming. A new government energy plan would affect everything from the car you drive to the light bulbs you use. Do we share laughter with primates and other animals? Listen to laughing bonobos, chimps and babies and decide for yourself! NASA's lunar mission takes off to map the moon's surface and search for water. Mathematicians find a new prime number that is nearly 13 million digits long and the search continues. Scientists debate whether shading the earth would counteract global warming. A new government energy plan would affect everything from the car you drive to the light bulbs you use. Do we share laughter with primates and other animals? Listen to laughing bonobos, chimps and babies and decide for yourself! NASA's lunar mission takes off to map the moon's surface and search for water. Mathematicians find a new prime number that is nearly 13 million digits long and the search continues. Scientists debate whether shading the earth would counteract global warming. A new government energy plan would affect everything from the car you drive to the light bulbs you use. Do we share laughter with primates and other animals? Listen to laughing bonobos, chimps and babies and decide for yourself! tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24738028 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:05:02 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24597426-The-Little-Rover-That-Got-Stuck-on-Mars Hubble - past, present and future. Plus, the Mars Rover that got stuck, well, on Mars. Are Phtalates in plastic tubing harming babies in the NICU? It's incredibly difficult to figure out. Jon Hamilton explains why. Hubble - past, present and future. Plus, the Mars Rover that got stuck, well, on Mars. Are Phtalates in plastic tubing harming babies in the NICU? It's incredibly difficult to figure out. Jon Hamilton explains why. Hubble - past, present and future. Plus, the Mars Rover that got stuck, well, on Mars. Are Phtalates in plastic tubing harming babies in the NICU? It's incredibly difficult to figure out. Jon Hamilton explains why. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-22,24597426 Fri, 22 May 2009 15:10:39 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24566836-Prehistoric-Porn-You-Decide One thing science agrees on - global warming will eventually cause the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to melt. But how will that affect ocean levels? A lot or ..... nearly a lot? Capitol Hill grapples with climate change legislation and is she porn or is she art or is she just? The intriguing discovery of the oldest representation of a human is very VERY female. So what does it all mean? One thing science agrees on - global warming will eventually cause the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to melt. But how will that affect ocean levels? A lot or ..... nearly a lot? Capitol Hill grapples with climate change legislation and is she porn or is she art or is she just? The intriguing discovery of the oldest representation of a human is very VERY female. So what does it all mean? One thing science agrees on - global warming will eventually cause the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to melt. But how will that affect ocean levels? A lot or ..... nearly a lot? Capitol Hill grapples with climate change legislation and is she porn or is she art or is she just? The intriguing discovery of the oldest representation of a human is very VERY female. So what does it all mean? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-15,24566836 Fri, 15 May 2009 15:53:38 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24556664-A-Gallimaufry-of-Grid-Grippe-and-Groove The genetic origins of the H1N1 'swine' flu. And why DO those initial disease outbreaks, think SARS and West Nile Virus, scare the 'H—L' out of us? We'll talk about the quirks of epidemiology. And dancing animals, who knew? Actually, those of us with pets already did know but Nell Greenfield Boyce has a wonderful story and great music. Plus, The GRID, The GRID .. the complications of making it green. Chris Joyce does NOT hold back on this one. Check it out. (Oh, forgot to mention, you'll learn a fancy new French word from the middle ages). The genetic origins of the H1N1 'swine' flu. And why DO those initial disease outbreaks, think SARS and West Nile Virus, scare the 'H—L' out of us? We'll talk about the quirks of epidemiology. And dancing animals, who knew? Actually, those of us with pets already did know but Nell Greenfield Boyce has a wonderful story and great music. Plus, The GRID, The GRID .. the complications of making it green. Chris Joyce does NOT hold back on this one. Check it out. (Oh, forgot to mention, you'll learn a fancy new French word from the middle ages). The genetic origins of the H1N1 'swine' flu. And why DO those initial disease outbreaks, think SARS and West Nile Virus, scare the 'H—L' out of us? We'll talk about the quirks of epidemiology. And dancing animals, who knew? Actually, those of us with pets already did know but Nell Greenfield Boyce has a wonderful story and great music. Plus, The GRID, The GRID .. the complications of making it green. Chris Joyce does NOT hold back on this one. Check it out. (Oh, forgot to mention, you'll learn a fancy new French word from the middle ages). tag:odeo.com,2009-05-08,24556664 Fri, 08 May 2009 16:36:36 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24538228-Some-Answers-To-Swine-Flu-Questions Just how dangerous is swine flu? What would going to a WHO pandemic level 6 really mean? Why is flu seasonal? NPR's Joe Neel and Richard Knox answer these listener & reader submitted questions and more. Just how dangerous is swine flu? What would going to a WHO pandemic level 6 really mean? Why is flu seasonal? NPR's Joe Neel and Richard Knox answer these listener & reader submitted questions and more. Just how dangerous is swine flu? What would going to a WHO pandemic level 6 really mean? Why is flu seasonal? NPR's Joe Neel and Richard Knox answer these listener & reader submitted questions and more. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24538228 Mon, 04 May 2009 16:40:29 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24526605-Swine-Flu-Special-Update Science and Health Desk editors and reporters discuss the week's events surrounding the swine flu/2009 H1N1 outbreak. They discuss the timeline of events, the status of vaccines, what the WHO Phase 5 designation means. tags: influenza, h1n1, medicine, health, pandemic, outbreak, vaccine Science and Health Desk editors and reporters discuss the week's events surrounding the swine flu/2009 H1N1 outbreak. They discuss the timeline of events, the status of vaccines, what the WHO Phase 5 designation means. tags: influenza, h1n1, medicine, health, pandemic, outbreak, vaccine Science and Health Desk editors and reporters discuss the week's events surrounding the swine flu/2009 H1N1 outbreak. They discuss the timeline of events, the status of vaccines, what the WHO Phase 5 designation means. tags: influenza, h1n1, medicine, health, pandemic, outbreak, vaccine tag:odeo.com,2009-05-01,24526605 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:53:44 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24523158-A-Swine-Flu-Special NPR Health and Science editors and reporters discuss Swine Flu events of the last 9 days. What do we really know about this flu strain and what are some of the important questions yet to be answered? If this outbreak becomes a pandemic, will it be as deadly as previous pandemics. And what's the best 20 second song to sing while you're washing your hands? NPR Health and Science editors and reporters discuss Swine Flu events of the last 9 days. What do we really know about this flu strain and what are some of the important questions yet to be answered? If this outbreak becomes a pandemic, will it be as deadly as previous pandemics. And what's the best 20 second song to sing while you're washing your hands? NPR Health and Science editors and reporters discuss Swine Flu events of the last 9 days. What do we really know about this flu strain and what are some of the important questions yet to be answered? If this outbreak becomes a pandemic, will it be as deadly as previous pandemics. And what's the best 20 second song to sing while you're washing your hands? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24523158 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:43:46 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24499620-Bovine-Essence-and-Global-Warming-on-Capitol-Hill The bovine genome has been completed and Jon Hamilton tells us all about it. Chris Joyce discusses climate change legislation hearings on the hill. The bovine genome has been completed and Jon Hamilton tells us all about it. Chris Joyce discusses climate change legislation hearings on the hill. The bovine genome has been completed and Jon Hamilton tells us all about it. Chris Joyce discusses climate change legislation hearings on the hill. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-24,24499620 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:26:08 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24465175-Where-Slippery-Decks-Meet-Seedballs Joe Palca reports on the impact of climate change on trees. Researchers are worrying they coudl dry up. Biosphere 2 - where is it today? The principle that dictates what chemicals are approved and which aren't and is that science? Technologies ship crews can use to protect themselves against pirates. Joe Palca reports on the impact of climate change on trees. Researchers are worrying they coudl dry up. Biosphere 2 - where is it today? The principle that dictates what chemicals are approved and which aren't and is that science? Technologies ship crews can use to protect themselves against pirates. Joe Palca reports on the impact of climate change on trees. Researchers are worrying they coudl dry up. Biosphere 2 - where is it today? The principle that dictates what chemicals are approved and which aren't and is that science? Technologies ship crews can use to protect themselves against pirates. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-17,24465175 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:46:07 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24435920-Prime-Search-And-Shakespeare In search of next world's largest prime numbers, genetically engineered batteries, and was Shakespeare wrong? Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong - names do matter. Language researchers say how sweet the rose does depend on what you call it. In search of next world's largest prime numbers, genetically engineered batteries, and was Shakespeare wrong? Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong - names do matter. Language researchers say how sweet the rose does depend on what you call it. In search of next world's largest prime numbers, genetically engineered batteries, and was Shakespeare wrong? Through Juliet's lips, Shakespeare said "a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." But the Bard may have been wrong - names do matter. Language researchers say how sweet the rose does depend on what you call it. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24435920 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:04:02 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24435921-Willpower-And-Good-Fat-Brown-Fat We all have habits, the question is do you have the willpower to sustain the good ones and resist bad ones. And the discovery of a good type of fat in our bodies. Also, we revisit a story about HIV from 25 years ago. We all have habits, the question is do you have the willpower to sustain the good ones and resist bad ones. And the discovery of a good type of fat in our bodies. Also, we revisit a story about HIV from 25 years ago. We all have habits, the question is do you have the willpower to sustain the good ones and resist bad ones. And the discovery of a good type of fat in our bodies. Also, we revisit a story about HIV from 25 years ago. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24435921 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:03:19 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24404570-Radioactive-Hearts-and-the-Ambiguity-of-Death Scientists have always believed heart cells cannot regenerate. Take all that scar tissue that remains following heart attacks. But some very clever scientific probing has found out otherwise. Also, pthalates. Were they banned from children's toys for scientific or political reasons? And, believe it or not but size does matter - when it comes to the larynx of the Hammerhead Bat, that is. Scientists have always believed heart cells cannot regenerate. Take all that scar tissue that remains following heart attacks. But some very clever scientific probing has found out otherwise. Also, pthalates. Were they banned from children's toys for scientific or political reasons? And, believe it or not but size does matter - when it comes to the larynx of the Hammerhead Bat, that is. Scientists have always believed heart cells cannot regenerate. Take all that scar tissue that remains following heart attacks. But some very clever scientific probing has found out otherwise. Also, pthalates. Were they banned from children's toys for scientific or political reasons? And, believe it or not but size does matter - when it comes to the larynx of the Hammerhead Bat, that is. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-03,24404570 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:43:24 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24374062-A-City-of-Fishes Chris Joyce reports on an amazing discovery of enormous numbers of herring beneath the ocean using sonar. Space tourist Charles Simonyi and a one of a kind discovery in the nubian desert. Chris Joyce reports on an amazing discovery of enormous numbers of herring beneath the ocean using sonar. Space tourist Charles Simonyi and a one of a kind discovery in the nubian desert. Chris Joyce reports on an amazing discovery of enormous numbers of herring beneath the ocean using sonar. Space tourist Charles Simonyi and a one of a kind discovery in the nubian desert. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-27,24374062 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:20:21 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24335962-Do-Cows-Under-Power-Lines-Still-Face-North Why do cows tend to face north and then what happens when they stand underneath power lines? The affect of magnetism on animals. Also, new research on melting ice in Antarctica and what that means for coastal cities. Dinos with Feathers? Joe Palca is highly skeptical.. That and more .. Why do cows tend to face north and then what happens when they stand underneath power lines? The affect of magnetism on animals. Also, new research on melting ice in Antarctica and what that means for coastal cities. Dinos with Feathers? Joe Palca is highly skeptical.. That and more .. Why do cows tend to face north and then what happens when they stand underneath power lines? The affect of magnetism on animals. Also, new research on melting ice in Antarctica and what that means for coastal cities. Dinos with Feathers? Joe Palca is highly skeptical.. That and more .. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24335962 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:26:37 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24301293-More-Brain-And-God How the brain perceives "God" in both believers and non believers. What is the root of our susceptibility to disease? For decades the infectious germ was thought to the be the culprit. Now, genetics seems to be playing a role as well. The grid - what Washington wants to do about it. And Yucca Mountain - yes, we're still talking about Yucca Mountain. How the brain perceives "God" in both believers and non believers. What is the root of our susceptibility to disease? For decades the infectious germ was thought to the be the culprit. Now, genetics seems to be playing a role as well. The grid - what Washington wants to do about it. And Yucca Mountain - yes, we're still talking about Yucca Mountain. How the brain perceives "God" in both believers and non believers. What is the root of our susceptibility to disease? For decades the infectious germ was thought to the be the culprit. Now, genetics seems to be playing a role as well. The grid - what Washington wants to do about it. And Yucca Mountain - yes, we're still talking about Yucca Mountain. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-13,24301293 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:25:08 -0700 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24263872-Eyes-in-the-Skies-and-Drying-up-Rainforests The supply of US satellites that provide data on climate change is flagging. Drought in the Amazon impacts the rainforests usefulness in soaking up carbon dioxide and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. A look at PGD and how families use it who worry about their children inheriting genetic diseases. The supply of US satellites that provide data on climate change is flagging. Drought in the Amazon impacts the rainforests usefulness in soaking up carbon dioxide and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. A look at PGD and how families use it who worry about their children inheriting genetic diseases. The supply of US satellites that provide data on climate change is flagging. Drought in the Amazon impacts the rainforests usefulness in soaking up carbon dioxide and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. A look at PGD and how families use it who worry about their children inheriting genetic diseases. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-06,24263872 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:44:24 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24240313-Standing-Inside-the-Oldest-Footprint Chris Joyce reports on a million plus year old human footprint discovered in Kenya. Joe Palca discusses the science behind detecting aging suspension bridges and Jon Hamilton reports on the striking similiarities between Mad Cow disease and Alzheimers. Chris Joyce reports on a million plus year old human footprint discovered in Kenya. Joe Palca discusses the science behind detecting aging suspension bridges and Jon Hamilton reports on the striking similiarities between Mad Cow disease and Alzheimers. Chris Joyce reports on a million plus year old human footprint discovered in Kenya. Joe Palca discusses the science behind detecting aging suspension bridges and Jon Hamilton reports on the striking similiarities between Mad Cow disease and Alzheimers. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24240313 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:04:24 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24148448-Darwin-and-the-Brain Jon Hamilton reports on scientists different views on what the brain and the mind tell us about the existence of a higher power. Also, Liane Hansen travels to Kansas to learn how science students reconcile their views on faith and natural selection. And the amazing vocalizations of hyenas.... Jon Hamilton reports on scientists different views on what the brain and the mind tell us about the existence of a higher power. Also, Liane Hansen travels to Kansas to learn how science students reconcile their views on faith and natural selection. And the amazing vocalizations of hyenas.... Jon Hamilton reports on scientists different views on what the brain and the mind tell us about the existence of a higher power. Also, Liane Hansen travels to Kansas to learn how science students reconcile their views on faith and natural selection. And the amazing vocalizations of hyenas.... tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24148448 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:22:51 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24091806-Neanderthal-Genome-and-Darwin-s-200th Neanderthal Genome close to being completed. An astronauts video satirizes the space agency's bureaucracy, Charles Darwin turned 200 this past week - Joe Palca visits England where the celebration is, well, a big deal. Neanderthal Genome close to being completed. An astronauts video satirizes the space agency's bureaucracy, Charles Darwin turned 200 this past week - Joe Palca visits England where the celebration is, well, a big deal. Neanderthal Genome close to being completed. An astronauts video satirizes the space agency's bureaucracy, Charles Darwin turned 200 this past week - Joe Palca visits England where the celebration is, well, a big deal. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-13,24091806 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:33:55 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24068906-E-normous-Ancient-Snakes-and-E-volution Science editor Alison Richards joins the podcasting team this week to discuss enormous ancient snakes and an ever changing climate (oh and of course Charles Darwin - his birthday is coming up). Plus, a bit on the brain and how it perceives color and Robert Krulwich on the color of one's skin... how long have you had that tan? Apparently only a couple hundred generations! Science editor Alison Richards joins the podcasting team this week to discuss enormous ancient snakes and an ever changing climate (oh and of course Charles Darwin - his birthday is coming up). Plus, a bit on the brain and how it perceives color and Robert Krulwich on the color of one's skin... how long have you had that tan? Apparently only a couple hundred generations! Science editor Alison Richards joins the podcasting team this week to discuss enormous ancient snakes and an ever changing climate (oh and of course Charles Darwin - his birthday is coming up). Plus, a bit on the brain and how it perceives color and Robert Krulwich on the color of one's skin... how long have you had that tan? Apparently only a couple hundred generations! tag:odeo.com,2009-02-06,24068906 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:33:40 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23992867-Green-Green-Green-But-is-it-Too-Late Richard Harris reports on a study showing that climate change is irreversible. The new president's green jobs push and the passionate search for killer whales. Richard Harris reports on a study showing that climate change is irreversible. The new president's green jobs push and the passionate search for killer whales. Richard Harris reports on a study showing that climate change is irreversible. The new president's green jobs push and the passionate search for killer whales. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-30,23992867 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:46:11 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23950546-A-Green-Inauguration-Ball-and-Antarctica-warming Green Inauguration Ball, warming in Antarctica, the anniversary of the pheromone and getting ready for the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin Green Inauguration Ball, warming in Antarctica, the anniversary of the pheromone and getting ready for the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin Green Inauguration Ball, warming in Antarctica, the anniversary of the pheromone and getting ready for the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin tag:odeo.com,2009-01-26,23950546 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:55:10 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23924672-A-Green-Inauguration-Ball-and-Antarctica-warming A Green Inauguration Ball, warming in Antarctica, the anniversary of the pheromone and getting ready for the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin A Green Inauguration Ball, warming in Antarctica, the anniversary of the pheromone and getting ready for the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin A Green Inauguration Ball, warming in Antarctica, the anniversary of the pheromone and getting ready for the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin tag:odeo.com,2009-01-22,23924672 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:57:05 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23889689-China-s-Electric-Car-and-Steven-Chu-Obama-s-Pick-for-Energy-Secretary Jon Hamilton and Chris Joyce discuss Steven Chu - Obama's pick for Energy Secretary. Chu, along with Obama's other cabinet choices, will likely signal a change in attitude toward climate, environment and energy. Jon Hamilton reports on a program designed to teach autistic children social skills and pink iguanas in the Galapagos. Jon Hamilton and Chris Joyce discuss Steven Chu - Obama's pick for Energy Secretary. Chu, along with Obama's other cabinet choices, will likely signal a change in attitude toward climate, environment and energy. Jon Hamilton reports on a program designed to teach autistic children social skills and pink iguanas in the Galapagos. Jon Hamilton and Chris Joyce discuss Steven Chu - Obama's pick for Energy Secretary. Chu, along with Obama's other cabinet choices, will likely signal a change in attitude toward climate, environment and energy. Jon Hamilton reports on a program designed to teach autistic children social skills and pink iguanas in the Galapagos. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-16,23889689 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:53:38 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23852644-Lazy-Eyes-and-Mosquitoes-in-Love Chris Joyce and Joe Palca discuss amblyopia - a condition known as lazy eye. We'll hear Chris's story on singing mosquitoes. Richard Harris reports on the fishing industry in California. And "who let the frogs out?" Chris Joyce and Joe Palca discuss amblyopia - a condition known as lazy eye. We'll hear Chris's story on singing mosquitoes. Richard Harris reports on the fishing industry in California. And "who let the frogs out?" Chris Joyce and Joe Palca discuss amblyopia - a condition known as lazy eye. We'll hear Chris's story on singing mosquitoes. Richard Harris reports on the fishing industry in California. And "who let the frogs out?" tag:odeo.com,2009-01-09,23852644 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:29:27 -0800 no http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23822241-Corals-Suffer-and-A-Blind-Man-Sees Richard Harris reports on new research showing the impact of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere on coral reefs. Joe Palca tells the story of a blind man who can see. Brigid McCarthy explains why adults can learn to play an instrument just as easily as children - if they'd only put their minds to it. And one man in LA who held onto his trash for an entire year. Richard Harris reports on new research showing the impact of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere on coral reefs. Joe Palca tells the story of a blind man who can see. Brigid McCarthy explains why adults can learn to play an instrument just as easily as children - if they'd only put their minds to it. And one man in LA who held onto his trash for an entire year. Richard Harris reports on new research showing the impact of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere on coral reefs. Joe Palca tells the story of a blind man who can see. Brigid McCarthy explains why adults can learn to play an instrument just as easily as children - if they'd only put their minds to it. And one man in LA who held onto his trash for an entire year. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-02,23822241 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:14:23 -0800 no