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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: October 13, 2008 Learning To Stay Calm
Listen to this podcast:Pavlov-style training can make mice stay calm in the face of adversity. Karen Hopkin reports.
60-Second Science: October 10, 2008 Bad Biodiversity Ups West Nile Odds
Listen to this podcast:Low bird biodiversity areas tend to harbor those species most likely to carry and transmit West Nile virus. Adam Hinterthuer 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: October 09, 2008 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about E. Coli Part II
Listen to this podcast:Carl Zimmer continues his discussion of E. coli, the bacteria that are the subject of his new book Microcosm: E. Coli and the New Science of Life. Plus, we'll test your knowledge about the Nobel Prizes awarded this week. Web sites mentioned in this episode include www.carlzimmer.com; improbable.com; nobelprize.org
Science Talk: October 08, 2008 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about E. Coli Part I
Listen to this podcast:Author and journalist Carl Zimmer talks about E. coli, the bacteria that are the subject of his new book Microcosm: E. Coli and the New Science of Life. Web sites mentioned in this episode include www.carlzimmer.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: October 13, 2008 Cell Phones Sometimes Cause Real Pain
Listen to this podcast:People increasingly complain of being "electrosensitive," claiming that the electromagnetic fields emitted from mobile phones cause them real pain. Christie Nicholson reports.
60-Second Psych: October 06, 2008 Musicians Think Differently from the Rest of Us
Listen to this podcast:New research shows that musicians simultaneously use both sides of their brain more often than nonmusicians
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: October 09, 2008 Maul of the Wild: Sixth Extinction Wipes out Animals Worldwide
Listen to this podcast:Extinction juggernaut races across the globe
60-Second Earth: October 02, 2008 Environmental Issues Divide Presidential Contenders
Listen to this podcast:Where do the candidates stand on the environment and energy? David Biello reports
