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The Alma Array in Chile

By Clark Boyd

Technology Podcast 341: This week, we'll take you on a tour of the Alma Array, the most complex radio telescope ever built. We'll also look back on the life and career of Apple's Steve Jobs. And we'll talk to a man who is bringing robotics to Ghana. 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 »

Global Fisheries in Decline

By Rashid Sumaila

Forum 23: Commercial marine fish stocks are declining around the world. How can we as consumers help protect fish stocks? Ask Dr. Rashid Sumaila. He's a fisheries economist at the University of British Columbia. more »

CSI in 19th Century France, Bird-friendly Coffee

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 92: A grisly tale about a 19th century serial killer in France and the birth of modern forensic science. How coffee endangers songbirds. Also, join our online discussion on nuclear energy. 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 »

China’s Pork Boom, Evolutionary Roots of Language

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 88: China's growing appetite for pork has environmental costs. One scientist's search for the evolutionary roots of language. more »

Hare Supermoms, Green Electronics, Gene Therapy

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 85: What makes female hares so prolific at making babies? Gene therapy scores a small success. The global electronics industry is attempting to go green. more »

Toward Greener Electronics

By Sarah O'Brien

Forum 21: Some electronics companies are trying to go green. Sarah O'Brien of the Green Electronics Council talks about efforts to evaluate and rate the green-ness of electronic products. more »

Tech Podcast: Delhi traffic cops turn to Facebook

By Clark Boyd

Technology Podcast 298: Traffic in Delhi, India can be, well, trying at times. The city's Traffic Police recently started up a Facebook page to give people the latest traffic reports. Turns out, Delhi drivers started using it to out other bad drivers! We've got that story and more in this week's Technology Podcast. (Photo: Enthusiast10) more »