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Series: The Mikie Show
From Michael Carroll

Here it is, another new show! This time we speak with George Bradley. He is a master of herpetology, meaning he collects, manages, identifies and p...

A Fish That Walks -- Groks Science Show 2012-02-08

From Charles Lee

Heather King joins us to discuss how lungfish walk

Health Care Reform -- Groks Science Show 2012-02-01

Series: Groks Science Radio Show
From Charles Lee

Prof. Jonathan Gruber discussed health care reform.

Bought by KMXT

Poet and aphorist James Richardson

Series: New Letters on the Air
From New Letters on the Air

Poet James Richardson has called himself an "accidental aphorist," but his well-crafted works are no accident. He reads from his 2010 book, BY THE ...

Clever Apes: Curveballs from space

Series: WBEZ's Clever Apes
From WBEZ

Caption: Clockwise and counterclockwise galaxies from the Hubble Telescope, Credit: NASA, ESA, M. Livio and the Hubble Heritage Team, STScI/AURA

Astronomers re-evaluate origins of our solar system and entertain the idea that the universe is shaped like a small doughnut.

Warming & Winter - Airdate: 30 January 2012

Series: Science Update
From Science Update

Arctic warming may actually be keeping winters cold for now, while raising temperatures in the other three seasons.

Health Roundup - Airdate: 3 February 2012

Series: Science Update
From Science Update

A new test for blood sugar levels uses saliva instead of blood.

Fat Receptors - Airdate: 2 February 2012

Series: Science Update
From Science Update

A protein found in our tongues determines our ability to taste fat.

Lip-Reading Babies - Airdate: 1 February 2012

Series: Science Update
From Science Update

Reading adults' lips may help babies learn to talk.

Worms to the Rescue

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

Businessman Tom Herlihy has 8 million employees -- 8 million, hungry, little red worms, that is. And keeping this work-force fed is a full-time job.

Bought by KOSU

Material Whirl

Series: Big Picture Science
From Big Picture Science

The future of man-made materials from 3D printers to artificial skin. Also, why ancient Roman concrete was better than ours.

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio

Few Plants Thrive With Change

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

If you can't stand the heat…hang in there? That's what some species are doing in response to climate change.

Bought by KOSU

Products for Responsible Consumers

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

Is it ‘hip,’ or ‘cool,’ to be environmentally sustainable? That's a question that some of the biggest companies are asking about the world's most p...

Bought by KOSU

Saving the Penguin

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

Sometimes, creating a preserve can help endangered species fast, like South Africa’s Cape penguins. Until recently, this endangered bird, and the o...

Bought by KOSU

Coal Gasification

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

It’s no news flash that, over the years, one of the dirtiest sources of energy has been coal; in fact, it’s among the top contributors to carbon di...

Bought by KOSU

Recipe for Plastic Decomposition

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

It's good to know that tomorrow's scientists are solving environmental problems today.

Bought by KOSU

Green Mobiles

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

One architecture professor is giving trailer parks a good name. Michael Berk of Mississippi State University has developed award-winning mobile hom...

Bought by KOSU

Making Connections

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

The hand bone's connected to the wrist bone, the wrist bone's connected to the arm bone, and so on and so on. That was a great campfire song. Turn...

Bought by KOSU

Misplaced Mussels

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

Alien mussels are muscling their way into our waterways. And like unwelcome guests, once the move in, they’re almost impossible to move out!

Bought by KOSU

Shark Photo ID

Series: February 2012 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From Pat Maxwell

Smile, whale shark, you’re on candid camera -- the high seas version. Whale sharks are truly impressive creatures, growing up to 66 feet long and w...

Bought by KOSU

ADDICTION, INC. -- Charles R. Evans, Jr. and Victor DeNoble interview

Series: Behind the Scenes
From Andrea Chase

Caption: Victor deNoble and Charles Evans, Jr. San Francisco, CA 1/19/12, Credit: Andrea Chase

Filmmaker Charles R. Evans, Jr. and scientist/activist Victor DeNoble talk addiction, idealism, and taking on the tobacco industry.

The special things bears do

Series: North Woods Phenology
From WTIP

True hibernators and especially black bears, are giving birth this time of year. They have a special feature that helps them birth in winter. Jay A...

Bought by KAXE