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Developing Hybrid Pigeon Pea, Japan Gets Creative Without AC

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 129: We meet the scientist who spent his career improving a little known crop—pigeon pea. A Dutch experiment on indoor farming. Japan gets creative without AC. more »

A German and his cellphone…tracked

By Clark Boyd

Technology Podcast 323: Cell phones seem so innocent, and we use them so much. One German politician decided to find out just how much he uses his phone, and how much of that use was tracked by his cell phone company. You'll be amazed at how much information was kept. more »

Japan’s nuclear crisis

By Clark Boyd

Technology Podcast 321: This week, we focus on the damage done to the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. During the past week, the plant has been the focus of global attention, as plant operators try to avoid the release of radioactive material, caused by damage wrought by last week's earthquake and subsequent tsunami. On this week's Tech Podcast, you'll... more »

Rationing Health Care, Socks for Malaria Control, Cholera in Haiti

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 97: A South African committee that rations life-saving medical treatments. Smelly socks may aid malaria control. The controversial cause of Haiti's cholera outbreak. more »

Is Coal Here to Stay?

By Jeff Goodell

Forum 24: Global consumption of coal is growing. But so are concerns over its environmental costs. Is coal here to stay? Check out our discussion with journalist Jeff Goodell. more »

Nuclear Energy in India and Asia

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 91: India's nuclear ambitions hit road bumps. Asia's betting big on nuclear energy. But is it a safe bet? We have a related Science Forum discussion through November, 19th. Stop by with your questions. more »

Asia’s Push for Nuclear Power — a Wise Bet?

By M.V. Ramana & Alex Glaser

Nuclear analysts M.V. Ramana and Alexander Glaser discuss the implications of the burgeoning Asian nuclear energy industry. Come join the conversation. more »

Pedal Power in Europe, Solar Power in Africa, Pandas Galore

By admin

Podcast 25: Three energy-related stories – two on solar power, and one on a European bike mecca. Plus an old animal who’s learned a new trick. more »

Fusion Controversy, Radiocarbon Forensics, Tentacled Snakes

By admin

Podcast 19: A fight over nuclear fusion, nuclear residues ID the dead, sneaky tentacled snakes, a journalist comes down with swine flu, and a new find near Stonehenge. more »