http://www.sciencefriday.com Science Friday is a discussion of the latest news in science, tech, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. We interview scientists, authors, and policymakers, and take your questions. Hear it weekly on NPR stations nationwide, or online here! Science & Medicine Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:05:00 -0500 en-us ScienceFriday Inc podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) podcast@sciencefriday.com (Science Friday) 60 Science Friday Science Friday is a discussion of the latest news in science, tech, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. We interview scientists, authors, and policymakers, and take your questions. Hear it weekly on NPR stations nationwide, or online here! Science Friday is a discussion of the latest news in science, tech, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow. We interview scientists, authors, and policymakers, and take your questions. Hear it weekly on NPR stations nationwide, or online here! Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow Ira Flatow podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) no http://assets.libsyn.com/images/sciencefriday/SciFriBadge600.jpg http://www.sciencefriday.com http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120217-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Federal agency approves a license to build two nuclear reactors, a look at concrete--from its use in the Paleolithic Age to modern greener alternatives, and a linguist unveils thousands of audio recordings of words and sentences from dying languages. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday Federal agency approves a license to build two nuclear reactors, a look at concrete--from its use in the Paleolithic Age to modern greener alternatives, and a linguist unveils thousands of audio recordings of words and sentences from dying languages. Federal agency approves a license to build two nuclear reactors, a look at concrete--from its use in the Paleolithic Age to modern greener alternatives, and a linguist unveils thousands of audio recordings of words and sentences from dying languages. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:49:53 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120217-hr2.mp3#1329717900 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120217-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) A potential for seven gigawatts of solar power farms, the health effects of large quantities of fructose, the health effects of smog exposure, and cuttlefish camouflage. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:17:22 -0500 Science Friday A potential for seven gigawatts of solar power farms, the health effects of large quantities of fructose, the health effects of smog exposure, and cuttlefish camouflage. A potential for seven gigawatts of solar power farms, the health effects of large quantities of fructose, the health effects of smog exposure, and cuttlefish camouflage. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:49:21 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120217-hr1.mp3#1329509842 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120210-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Why it may not be to late to learn how to play a musical instrument, and two experts explain the audio science behind the music. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday Why it may not be to late to learn how to play a musical instrument, and two experts explain the audio science behind the music. Why it may not be to late to learn how to play a musical instrument, and two experts explain the audio science behind the music. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:49:50 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120210-hr2.mp3#1329113100 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120210-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) A drug given to mice with Alzheimers quickly improved symptoms, NYT science writer William Broad investigates popular health claims about yoga, theories on where the next supercontinent will form, and a look at the pupil. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:28:34 -0500 Science Friday A drug given to mice with Alzheimers quickly improved symptoms, NYT science writer William Broad investigates popular health claims about yoga, theories on where the next supercontinent will form, and a look at the pupil. A drug given to mice with Alzheimers quickly improved symptoms, NYT science writer William Broad investigates popular health claims about yoga, theories on where the next supercontinent will form, and a look at the pupil. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:05 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120210-hr1.mp3#1328905714 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120203-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Experts discuss the military and commercial applications of increasingly sophisticated drones, and a study details how researchers decoded brain electrical activity to reconstruct speech. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday Experts discuss the military and commercial applications of increasingly sophisticated drones, and a study details how researchers decoded brain electrical activity to reconstruct speech. Experts discuss the military and commercial applications of increasingly sophisticated drones, and a study details how researchers decoded brain electrical activity to reconstruct speech. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:49:24 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120203-hr2.mp3#1328508300 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120203-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Studying the composition of the Milky Way, why people find things disgusting, tracking the progression of Alzheimers in mouse brains, and a video about the making of the iconic Earth-from-space images. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:11:35 -0500 Science Friday Studying the composition of the Milky Way, why people find things disgusting, tracking the progression of Alzheimers in mouse brains, and a video about the making of the iconic Earth-from-space images. Studying the composition of the Milky Way, why people find things disgusting, tracking the progression of Alzheimers in mouse brains, and a video about the making of the iconic Earth-from-space images. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:35 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120203-hr1.mp3#1328299895 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120127-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) An early trial of stem cell therapy, making scientific research more open, and what an ancient skull find can tell us about our history with domesticated dogs. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday An early trial of stem cell therapy, making scientific research more open, and what an ancient skull find can tell us about our history with domesticated dogs. An early trial of stem cell therapy, making scientific research more open, and what an ancient skull find can tell us about our history with domesticated dogs. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:29 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120127-hr2.mp3#1327903500 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120127-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Scientists have created a soap containing iron, solar flares and their effects, mobile payment options, and the coolness of ice. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:42:38 -0500 Science Friday Scientists have created a soap containing iron, solar flares and their effects, mobile payment options, and the coolness of ice. Scientists have created a soap containing iron, solar flares and their effects, mobile payment options, and the coolness of ice. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:48 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120127-hr1.mp3#1327696958 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120120-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) The surgeon behind a recent synthetic windpipe transplant, a look at new projects in wind power and geothermal energy, the technology behind ship navigation, and the origins of the word moon. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday The surgeon behind a recent synthetic windpipe transplant, a look at new projects in wind power and geothermal energy, the technology behind ship navigation, and the origins of the word moon. The surgeon behind a recent synthetic windpipe transplant, a look at new projects in wind power and geothermal energy, the technology behind ship navigation, and the origins of the word moon. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:49:41 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120120-hr2.mp3#1327298700 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120120-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) NCSE on teaching about climate, a psychologist discusses meditation and mindfullness, a look at recent meteorites from mars, and a video about speedy critters. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:16:37 -0500 Science Friday NCSE on teaching about climate, a psychologist discusses meditation and mindfullness, a look at recent meteorites from mars, and a video about speedy critters. NCSE on teaching about climate, a psychologist discusses meditation and mindfullness, a look at recent meteorites from mars, and a video about speedy critters. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:58 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120120-hr1.mp3#1327090597 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120113-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Tattoos of the science obsessed, a surgeon takes readers behind the operating room doors, and Arianna Huffington discusses a new science section at The Huffington Post. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday Tattoos of the science obsessed, a surgeon takes readers behind the operating room doors, and Arianna Huffington discusses a new science section at The Huffington Post. Tattoos of the science obsessed, a surgeon takes readers behind the operating room doors, and Arianna Huffington discusses a new science section at The Huffington Post. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:29 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120113-hr2.mp3#1326693900 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120113-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) American Astronomical Society meeting, Lawrence Krauss on modern cosmology, a strain of tuberculosis that thwarts all antibiotics, and a video about computing with bubbles. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:21:50 -0500 Science Friday American Astronomical Society meeting, Lawrence Krauss on modern cosmology, a strain of tuberculosis that thwarts all antibiotics, and a video about computing with bubbles. American Astronomical Society meeting, Lawrence Krauss on modern cosmology, a strain of tuberculosis that thwarts all antibiotics, and a video about computing with bubbles. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:33 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120113-hr1.mp3#1326486110 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120106-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) A parasitic fly may threaten honey bees, and a panel of experts discusses the science of the winter season. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday A parasitic fly may threaten honey bees, and a panel of experts discusses the science of the winter season. A parasitic fly may threaten honey bees, and a panel of experts discusses the science of the winter season. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:27 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120106-hr2.mp3#1326089100 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120106-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) New research suggests placebos may have the power to heal in certain applications, a microbiologist and a biosecurity expert debate publishing two studies, and a video about flies in zero G. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:32:10 -0500 Science Friday New research suggests placebos may have the power to heal in certain applications, a microbiologist and a biosecurity expert debate publishing two studies, and a video about flies in zero G. New research suggests placebos may have the power to heal in certain applications, a microbiologist and a biosecurity expert debate publishing two studies, and a video about flies in zero G. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:47:50 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20120106-hr1.mp3#1325881930 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111230-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Twin NASA probes ready to enter lunar orbit, how research is done on extreme terrain in Antarctica, and keeping your New Year resolutions. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday Twin NASA probes ready to enter lunar orbit, how research is done on extreme terrain in Antarctica, and keeping your New Year resolutions. Twin NASA probes ready to enter lunar orbit, how research is done on extreme terrain in Antarctica, and keeping your New Year resolutions. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111230-hr2.mp3#1325484300 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111230-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) Four journalists join Ira Flatow to discuss the top science stories of 2011. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:53:06 -0500 Science Friday Four journalists join Ira Flatow to discuss the top science stories of 2011. Four journalists join Ira Flatow to discuss the top science stories of 2011. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:48:54 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111230-hr1.mp3#1325278386 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111223-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) The science adviser for the chemistry-themed tv series, an expedition to save a woodpecker, and the annual Christmas Bird Count. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday The science adviser for the chemistry-themed tv series, an expedition to save a woodpecker, and the annual Christmas Bird Count. The science adviser for the chemistry-themed tv series, an expedition to save a woodpecker, and the annual Christmas Bird Count. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:49:52 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111223-hr2.mp3#1324879500 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111223-hr1.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) A search for Earth-sized exoplanets, Harold Varmus, and bridge engineering. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:22:23 -0500 Science Friday A search for Earth-sized exoplanets, Harold Varmus, and bridge engineering. A search for Earth-sized exoplanets, Harold Varmus, and bridge engineering. Science Friday, scifri, science technology environment health medicine scientist NPR News public radio ira flatow ira plato faltow SciFri Logo 00:49:11 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111223-hr1.mp3#1324671743 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/sciencefriday/scifri20111216-hr2.mp3 podcast@sciencefriday.com (Ira Flatow) The search for the elusive Higgs boson, a book on the technology and science of airline travel, and a video about flight physics. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:05:00 -0500 Science Friday The search for the elusive Higgs boson, a book on the technology and science of airline travel, and a video about flight physics. The search for the elusive Higgs boson, a book on the technology and science of airline travel, and a video about flight physics. 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