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All episodes 60-Second Science
Tune in every weekday for quick reports and commentaries on the world of science-- it’ll just take a minute.
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60-Second Science: November 21, 2008 Predicting Floods in a Flash
Listen to this podcast:By measuring radiation from lightning strikes, researchers are putting together a system to quickly predict the locations of flash floods. Steve Mirsky reports
60-Second Science: November 20, 2008 Cell Phone Use Endangers Boneheads
Listen to this podcast:Driving while on the phone is risky, but emergency room cases reveal lesser-known dangers of moving while talking. Steve Mirsky reports
All episodes Science Talk
Join host Steve Mirsky each week as he explores the latest developments in science & technology through interviews...
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Science Talk: November 19, 2008 Approval of Seals: Wildlife Docs and Their Exotic Patients
Listen to this podcast:Some veterinarians treat animals much more exotic than the family pet. Jeffrey Boehm, executive director of the Marine Mammal Center, talks about the challenges of caring for sick sea mammals. And Alisa "Harley" Newton, a pathologist with the Wildlife Conservation Society, discusses how vets figured out that a pathogen attacking humans was in fact West Nile Virus. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Web sites related to this episode include www.tmmc.org; www.wcs.org
Science Talk: November 12, 2008 Kayaking Antarctica with Jon Bowermaster
Listen to this podcast:How a warming climate leads to freezing penguins, with journalist and author Jon Bowermaster, who has kayaked the world's seas, most recently in Antarctica. And Cynthia Graber takes us on a tour with a new M.I.T. underwater autonomous vehicle. Plus, we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Websites related to this episode include www.jonbowermaster.com
All episodes 60-second psych
Tune in every Monday for quick commentary on the latest news in behavior and brain research -- it’ll just take a minute.
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60-Second Psych: November 17, 2008 Beating Loneliness at Its Own Game
Listen to this podcast:Researchers have found that indulging in feelings of nostalgia curiously combat the sad feelings that accompany loneliness. Christie Nicholson reports
60-Second Psych: November 10, 2008 A Bitter Placebo to Swallow
Listen to this podcast:Research shows that the items surrounding a successful medical treatment, like the type of drink we use to wash down a pill, can sometimes be as effective as the pill itself. Christie Nicholson reports
All episodes 60-second earth
Tune in every Thursday for quick reports on the science of the environment and the future of energy. It'll just take a minute!
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60-Second Earth: November 20, 2008 Wine Made from Tiger Bones
Listen to this podcast:Traditional Chinese medicine could eliminate the big striped cats. David Biello reports.
60-Second Earth: November 13, 2008 Is a Global Recession Good for the Environment?
Listen to this podcast:Seems like when the economy's bad, the environment improves, but history shows otherwise
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