Jul. 20, 2012
Its Budget Sunk, Undersea Lab May Have to Surface
Now that federal funds have dried up, Florida's Aquarius undersea lab faces an uncertain future.
Apr. 20, 2012
Exploring the Deepest, Darkest Spots on Earth
James Cameron, Sylvia Earle, and John McCosker talk about the sights and creatures of the deep ocean.
Jun. 04, 2010
The Oil Spill and the Limits of Science
Are there some challenges that are beyond us, despite money, intelligence, and desire?
Nov. 06, 2009
Sylvia Earle: 'The World Is Blue'
Ira talks with ocean explorer Sylvia Earle about the state of the world's oceans, and what actions need to be taken to protect them from catastrophic damage.
Feb. 06, 2009
Google Ocean?
An update to the Google Earth program adds new data on the rest of the planet -- the oceans.
Jun. 27, 2008
A Census of the Oceans
A worldwide effort is underway to perform a census of the world's oceans, pulling into one location information about species from around the world. We'll check in on the progress of the project.
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Michael Pollan Talks Plants and Food
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