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April 17, 2013

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2:30 PM | April 17th: Global Astronomy Month 2013 Updates

Podcaster: Host : Pamela Gay, Georgia Bracey. Guest: Mike Simmons Title: Learning Space : Global Astronomy Month Updates Organization: CosmoQuest ; Astronomers Without Borders Link : You can watch the video in: http://youtu.be/9AiXm9Cfg5w ; http://astronomerswithoutborders.org/ Description: Global Astronomy Month 2013 updates Bio: Pamela Gay and Georgia Bracey from SIUE are CosmoQuest Mike Simmons is President and CEO of AWB End of podcast: 365 Days of Astronomy ===================== The […]

April 16, 2013

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9:00 PM | Shorts: The Distance of the Moon

What if the moon were just a jump away? In this short, a beautiful answer to that question from Italo Calvino, read live by Liev Schreiber.

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4:05 PM | Mary Roach Cruises the Alimentary Canal

Mary Roach talks about her new book Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, which traces what she calls "the whole food chute"

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3:31 PM | GAM AstroArt: Mauna Kea

Podcaster: Daniela De Paulis & Matthew Whitehouse Title: GAM AstroArt: Mauna Kea Organization: CosmoQuest ; Astronomers Without Borders Link : You can watch the video in: http://youtu.be/IxFx6ufCxUE Description: AstroArt from Astronomers Without Borders and CosmoQuest discussion regarding music about Mauna Kea the sacred mountain to natives Hawaii Bio: Daniela De Paulis is an AstroArt chair in Astronomers Without Borders Matthew Whitehouse is a componist, organist and educator. He is […]

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2:48 PM | Episode One Hundred And Fifty Seven – On The Media Guide To Skepticism – Interview With Sharon Hill

Welcome back listeners and thanks to everyone for the supportive messages and Tweets about the Token Skeptic podcast’s win in the Ockhams Awards at the recent QEDCon! I’m very proud to have been selected by the judging panel, after seeing the very impressive competition that I was up against – please do check out all the finalists and winners, which will soon feature on the www.skeptic.org.uk website. Speaking of skepticism, I was very impressed with a document that came out […]

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7:42 AM | Tracing networks of disease

We revisit our conversation with biological anthropologist James Holland Jones, who explains how diseases typically spread from animal to human populations and how that might change as our planet continues to warm. He also discusses how we might prevent future … Continue reading →

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6:30 AM | Science Weekly podcast: driving the Curiosity Mars rover

On this week's Science Weekly, presented by Camila Ruz, we talk to one of Nasa's leading engineers on the Curiosity Mars rover mission, Paolo Bellutta, who has the rare distinction of holding an interplanetary driving licence. Paolo was speaking to Science Weekly ahead of his presentation at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London on Thursday, which will be streamed live. Click here to find out more.Camila also interviewed Professor Pratibha Gai, winner of this year's L'Oréal-Unesco for […]

April 15, 2013

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1:16 PM | April 15th: Astronomy Cast: Earthquakes

Podcaster: Fraser Cain and Dr Pamela Gay Title: Astronomy Cast Ep. 293 : Earthquakes Organization: Astronomy Cast – http://www.astronomycast.com. Link : http://youtu.be/VwNKgYVv-Qo Description: All about the Earthquakes Bio: Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today and Dr. Pamela Gay is a professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. They team up to do Astronomy Cast, a weekly facts-based journey through the cosmos. Today’s sponsor: This episode of “365 Days of […]

April 14, 2013

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11:00 PM | A Seat at the Table with Anthony Bourdain (Part 2)

Part 2 of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with chef Anthony Bourdain is all about cooking and eating, from molecular cooking to food safety to the new “Nose to Tail” movement.

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10:19 PM | Andrew Revkin: My lucky stroke

When he begins showing strange symptoms on a jog though the mountains, science writer Andrew Revkin discovers just how close to death he is.

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1:12 PM | April 14th: Weekly Space Hangout: Astronomy Highlight

Podcaster: Nicole Gugliucci, Amy Shira Teitel, Jason Major, Ian O’Neill, Matthew Francis Title: Weekly Space Hangout: Astronomy Highlight on April 5th Link : http://cosmoquest.org http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/04/particle-detector-in-space-has-mixed-news-on-dark-matter/ http://news.discovery.com/space/lone-curiosity-sun-makes-mars-go-dark-130405.htm http://www.universetoday.com/101272/hydrogen-peroxide-could-feed-life-on-europa/ http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/details.php?id=6002 […]

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1:26 AM | Token Skeptic – 2013 Ockhams Award For Podcasting!

The Token Skeptic won an award over at QEDCon, which is running this weekend! Here’s the speech I wrote in the highly unlikely case I won (with extra huge thanks to Hayley Stevens of http://hayleyisaghost.co.uk for saying it and collecting the award on my behalf): Big thank yous to the The Skeptic, The Ockhams Awards Committee and QEDCon, who considered the Token Skeptic worthy of being considered with the other great shows in the running for this prize – keeping company with […]

April 13, 2013

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6:55 PM | BacterioFiles Micro Edition 121 - Horizontal Hacks Help Harsh Habitation

This episode: Alga adapts to hot, toxic environments by copying prokaryote genes! Download Episode (3.4 MB, 3.75 minutes)Show notes:News Item 1/News Item 2/Journal Paper Other interesting stories: Same species of bacteria that causes acne might also protect against it Bacteria in sourdough bread inhibit mold growth Navy develops device to treat wastewater and produce electricity simultaneously Marine bacteria could make useful new antibiotics Fungi seem to protect plant foliage from […]

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4:00 PM | Dinosaurs Great at Growing * Dinosaurs do the Duck Paddle * Monarch Butterflies Navigate Without Map * Shark Tooth Weapons Reveal Lost Species * Humans Caused Bird Extinctions in Pacific Islands * Electric Engines for Aircraft

This week, we have two exciting dinosaur discoveries involving Canadian researchers, one looking at  how dinosaurs grew, and the other an insight into  how they might have swum. Plus, we'll find out how monarch butterflies manage to keep their...

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12:00 PM | April 13th: Interview with Bill Ingalls

Podcasters: Tony Rice Title: Interview with Bill Ingalls Description: Bill Ingalls is Senior Photographer at NASA Headquarters. Space fans have appreciated his work and never noticed the “Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls” below the image. I sat down with him recently to discuss his experiences photographing the the people and machines of NASA Bio: Tony Rice is a volunteer in the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Solar System Ambassador Program. He speaks frequently at […]

April 12, 2013

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5:31 PM | Episode 169 – Ice, Iron, and Glass

00:00:00 – Charlie tells us about an elegant new study which has shed light on just what type of ocean might be sloshing around under the ice of Europa (see Episode 15 for a Europa refresher). Jacob and Ryan are impressed by both the science and Charlie’s explanation. 00:19:21 – Drinking salt water is a [...]

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3:43 PM | April 12th: Learning Space : Yuri’s Night

Podcaster: Nicole Gugliucci, Pamela Gay, Matthew Francis, Tim Bailey Title: Learning Space : Yuri’s Night Organization: CosmoQuest ; Link : Check out all the fun at http://yurisnight.net/ CosmoQuest classes starting this month: http://cosmoquest.org/Classes http://cqx002.eventbrite.com/# http://cqx004.eventbrite.com/# You can watch the video in: http://youtu.be/Bx40vOFgjWA This podcast has been aired in live hangout on April 3rd, 2013. Description: Yuri’s Night, a […]

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12:00 PM | Ep. 293: Earthquakes

We always say that the Universe is trying to kill you, but actually, the Earth isn't so fond of you either. Certain parts of planet Earth are prone to earthquakes, where the planet's shifting plates can cause the ground to shake violently. We've had a few devastating earthquakes in recent years, but do they also happen on other worlds?

April 11, 2013

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7:28 PM | Ep. 292: The Oort Cloud

The very outer reaches of the Solar System is a region of space known as the Oort Cloud, which may extend as far as a light-year from the Sun. We only know about the Oort Cloud because that's where long-period comets come from, randomly falling into the inner Solar System from time to time.

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2:00 PM | April 11th: Planetary Society: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference

Podcaster: Emily Lakdawalla & Casey Dreier Title: Planetary Society: Reports from the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference Organization: Planetary Society Link : http://planetary.org You can watch the video in: http://youtu.be/hhAW8Y9o-kU Description: Emily Lakdawalla reports from the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, and Casey Dreier reports on great news for Planetary Science funding at NASA. Bio: Emily Lakdawalla is a Planetary Society senior editor and blogger. Casey Dreier […]

April 10, 2013

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6:19 PM | TWiM #54: Dueling injectors and the microgenderome

Vincent, Elio, and Michael review how sex-dependent differences in the mouse microbiome regulate type I diabetes, and counterattack among bacteria.

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4:00 PM | April 13: Digging for Dinosaur Discoveries

This was a big week for dinosaur research from Canadian paleontologists, and we'll dig deep into their latest discoveries. First, a treasure trove of dinosaur eggs; then evidence that some dinosaurs could swim.

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1:48 PM | April 10th: Learning Space: Astronomy Club

Podcaster: Nicole Gugliucci, Georgia Bracey, Terry and Jeff Menz Title: Learning Space : Astronomy Club Organization: CosmoQuest ; Riverbend Astronomy Club Link : Riverbend Astronomy Club – http://riverbendastro.org/ Night Sky Network – http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/ You can watch the video in: http://youtu.be/oeE0_vjyBfU This podcast has been aired in live hangout on March 27, 2013. Description: astronomy and science education and outreach! Today’s sponsor: This episode […]

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9:42 AM | Science Weekly offer: The Guardian Audio Edition

A special Guardian offer to our loyal Science Weekly listeners, this is our new Guardian Audio Edition, a weekly selection of longer articles in audio form. As the UK's largest commercial quality news organisation, the Guardian is renowned for its thought-provoking, progressive news agenda and for its innovative storytelling across all digital platforms. Now for the first time the Guardian has a voice in the Guardian Audio Edition, supported by Audible.co.uk. Every week we showcase the best […]

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12:00 AM | Ep. 291: Shockwaves

As a meteor crashed into the atmosphere above Russia, the world discovered the importance of shock waves; how they’re caused and how they propagate through the atmosphere. Today we’ll discuss the topic in general and find many examples where shock waves can be created, here on Earth, and out in space. Ep. 291 Shockwaves Jump [...]

April 09, 2013

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2:54 PM | April 9th: Suborbital Flight

Podcaster: Andy Shaner, Dr. Pamela Gay, Will Pomerantz Title: My Moon: Suborbital Flight Organization: CosmoQuest ; My Moon Link : You can watch the video in: http://youtu.be/A1MvA7dhL-w Description: MyMoon and CosmoQuest talk with Will Pomerantz about Virgin Galactic Special Project Bio: Andy Shaner from Lunar Planetary Institute. Dr. Pamela Gay is a professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Will Pomerantz, Vice Preident, Special Project Virgin Galactic End of podcast: 365 […]

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12:01 PM | Video Gamers Playing for Science! Episode 45 - by Stefanie Vogt...

Video Gamers Playing for Science! Episode 45 - by Stefanie Vogt (Click here to directly access the MP3) (Access the full text transcript) Far from being a waste of time, computer games have become a cutting-edge scientific tool. Scientists have enlisted the help of gamers to solve problems ranging from figuring out protein structures to identifying whale calls. Listen to the podcast to learn more… For more information on the Science Gaming phenomena: “Playing Scientist” by Dan Cossins. […]

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7:06 AM | Are you an environmentalist or do you work for a living?

We revisit one of our first interviews with environmental historian Richard White. He addresses the (mis)perceptions of the natural world, the ambiguities surrounding the Anthropocene boundary, and explains what he meant when he wrote the provocative essay “Are you an … Continue reading →

April 08, 2013

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8:30 PM | Ep: 290 Failed Stars

If you get enough hydrogen together in one place, gravity pulls it together to the point that the temperature and pressures are enough for fusion to occur. This is a star. But what happens when you don't have quite enough hydrogen? Then you get a failed star, like a gas giant planet or a brown dwarf.

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2:25 PM | April 8th: Astronomy Cast: The Oort Cloud

Podcaster: Fraser Cain and Dr Pamela Gay Title: Astronomy Cast Ep. 292 : The Oort Cloud Organization: Astronomy Cast – http://www.astronomycast.com. Link : http://youtu.be/KytoHg1n9I8 Description: All about the Oort Cloud Bio: Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today and Dr. Pamela Gay is a professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. They team up to do Astronomy Cast, a weekly facts-based journey through the cosmos. Today’s sponsor: This episode of “365 Days of […]