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The Spanish Enigmas
Technology Podcast 361: This week, we take you to Spain to hear about a pair of code-breaking Enigma machines from the Spanish Civil War that were recently found in a locked basement. Also, an appreciation of that much-loved instrument, the Theremin. more »
Listening to the Deep Ocean, Illegal Bird Trapping in Cyprus
Podcast 142: Scientists and the public are listening to the sounds of the deep oceans. Illegal bird trapping in cyprus is affecting populations of migrating songbirds. more »
New Rules for Chinese Microbloggers
Technology Podcast 350: This week, we look at the Chinese government's decision to make microblog users hand over their real names. We'll also hear about the need for a smartphone app that can detect malaria, HIV and tuberculosis in the developing world. more »
Eating Insects for the Planet, Greenland’s Melting Ice Sheets
Podcast 119: Colombians are enjoying an unusual spring delicacy: 'big bottomed ants.' A Dutch entomologist promotes eating insects. Greenland's ice sheets are melting faster than predicted. more »
Tech Podcast: “Loudening” the electric car…
Technology Podcast 286: Sure, this little all-electric Tesla Motors sports car is an eye-catcher. But is it an ear-catcher? Will pedestrians hear it in time to get out of its way? In this week's podcast, we'll hear one professor's arguments, and ideas, for "loudening" the electric car. Also, trash converted to charcoal in Haiti, and a trip into Russia's... more »
Pedal Power in Europe, Solar Power in Africa, Pandas Galore
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 »
Tuna in Trouble, Swine Flu Fears in Africa, Mummy CAT Scans
Podcast 21: Watching for swine flu in Africa. Germany leads the way on renewable energy. Mediterranean bluefin tuna, in deep trouble. A mummy CAT scan. more »
Pakistan Water Crisis, Spain’s Vultures, China’s Great(er) Wall
Podcast 11: Pakistan is running out of water. Spain’s vultures are going hungry. The Great Wall of China gets much longer. And night owls are more alert than early risers. more »
Spain Uses the Sun, an Inbred Royal Family
Podcast 10: Spain leads the way in wind and solar energy. An innovative design for cardboard solar ovens. And the genetic demise of the Spanish Hapsburg Dynasty. more »
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Life and Work at the South Pole
silviu December 22, 2012 at 15:02hello there is it very nice of you answering questions and telling us about the fabulous life on the south pole . i have always dreamed to get a job there and be able to stay for at least 1 year.....
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Does Corruption Make Earthquakes Deadlier?
Josh January 31, 2012 at 20:59@ Jason, your take on Roger's article is interesting and thought provoking, you're right, you can't help nature and when deadly tsunamis and earthquakes occur death and destruction is going to occur h...
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SETI: Searching the Skies for Signs of Life
Martin Andersen January 31, 2012 at 5:04Alan, it's exciting to hear that you are working on a SETI project with LOFAR. What are the plans for the future with LOFAR and SETI ? Why is LOFAR only complementary to the Allen telescope arra...
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Life and Work at the South Pole
Harrison January 16, 2012 at 1:33Hello my name is Harrison and I just have a couple question. What would I have to go to school for to go on one of those arctic expeditions? And my other question is do you guys get free time there to...
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Promoting Happiness as Public Policy
MPennock October 14, 2011 at 19:04Thanks to everyone for the great comments. There is some very serious international momentum building around the idea of happiness-based frameworks of progress. We can thank Bhutan for throwing the fi...
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Does Corruption Make Earthquakes Deadlier?
Roger Bilham October 14, 2011 at 9:43Check out this article for a fuller discussion http://cires.colorado.edu/~bilham/MalletMilneXIIBilham.pdf
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Does Corruption Make Earthquakes Deadlier?
Sarah Cox October 13, 2011 at 7:09Very interesting theory indeed. But there are other factors that are much more relevant to earthquakes. You have to admit that some of the most developed countries at present are situated in areas wit...
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Promoting Happiness as Public Policy
Hillary October 12, 2011 at 7:58What a great study, post, and discussion. It seems to me it's long overdue that happiness is one of the things that we as a race focus on. I'm not a college graduate, I'm not wealthy, and I live in OH...
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Promoting Happiness as Public Policy
MPennock October 11, 2011 at 15:24There has been an exponential growth in publications and books on happiness during the past decade so it is hard to recommend specific books or articles. Anything recent by Ed Diener, Martin Seligman ...
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Promoting Happiness as Public Policy
MPennock October 11, 2011 at 14:50Not aware of any locations. The Victoria survey was just completed for a second time, almost three years after the original version. They plan on doing it every two years so the effects of one adminst...
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