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Fri, 17 May 2013 20:10:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS Science Update no Science Update scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (Science Update) The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS Science, AAAS, National, Foundation http://www.scienceupdate.com/files/2013/04/sciuppodcast_weeklyAlbumArt040813.png http://www.scienceupdate.com/category/weekly-show/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-17-may-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-17-may-2013/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 19:58:57 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-17-may-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-17-may-2013/feed/ 0 Animal Behavior,Biology,Engineering & Technology,Medicine & Health,Physics,Social & Behavioral Sciences VISION SCIENCE - A camera modeled after the compound eyes of insects. How the brain compensates for worsening color vision as we age. And, could electrical simulation to the brain improve math performance? Also: Young people are still flocking to tanni... VISION SCIENCE - A camera modeled after the compound eyes of insects. How the brain compensates for worsening color vision as we age. And, could electrical simulation to the brain improve math performance? Also: Young people are still flocking to tanning booths, despite the risk of developing life-threatening melanoma. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-10-may-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-10-may-2013/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 19:55:40 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-10-may-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-10-may-2013/feed/ 0 Acoustics & Sound,Biology,Genetics & Evolution,Medicine & Health,Social & Behavioral Sciences EYES, EARS & THE BRAIN - How short-term hearing loss protects the ears. The brain's number hotspot. And: could lasers wipe out cocaine addiction? Also: A nanosponge that soaks up toxins in the body. EYES, EARS & THE BRAIN - How short-term hearing loss protects the ears. The brain's number hotspot. And: could lasers wipe out cocaine addiction? Also: A nanosponge that soaks up toxins in the body. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-19-april-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-19-april-2013/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:41:39 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/05/podcast-for-19-april-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-19-april-2013/feed/ 0 Animal Behavior,Biology,Environment & Conservation,Physics,Plants & Agriculture GIANT SNAILS & ANCIENT TREES - Giant aliens attack Florida, unsticking geckos, the worlds within carnivorous plants, and mapless migrant monarchs. GIANT SNAILS & ANCIENT TREES - Giant aliens attack Florida, unsticking geckos, the worlds within carnivorous plants, and mapless migrant monarchs. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-12-april-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-12-april-2013/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:33:00 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-12-april-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-12-april-2013/feed/ 0 Biology,Computer Science,Engineering & Technology,Medicine & Health,Nutrition & Food Science,Social & Behavioral Sciences,Sports & Fitness ATHLETES & ROBOTS - Elite athletes are far from dumb jocks. A common ingredient in energy drinks could promote heart disease. Also: Robots that learn by watching us, and robots that can walk on sand. ATHLETES & ROBOTS - Elite athletes are far from dumb jocks. A common ingredient in energy drinks could promote heart disease. Also: Robots that learn by watching us, and robots that can walk on sand. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-5-april-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-5-april-2013/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:14:20 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-5-april-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/04/podcast-for-5-april-2013/feed/ 0 Animal Behavior,Anthropology,Biology,Engineering & Technology,Genetics & Evolution,Medicine & Health,Plants & Agriculture,Wildlife LESSONS FROM THE DEAD - Scientists attempt to bring back an extinct frog. Mummies showing signs of heart disease make researchers rethink assumptions about lifestyle and diet. The mysterious death zone within African "fairy circles" explained. LESSONS FROM THE DEAD - Scientists attempt to bring back an extinct frog. Mummies showing signs of heart disease make researchers rethink assumptions about lifestyle and diet. The mysterious death zone within African "fairy circles" explained. Also: a miniature laboratory under the skin monitors blood chemistry. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-29-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-29-march-2013/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:37:31 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-29-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-29-march-2013/feed/ 0 Biology,Brain Science,Genetics & Evolution,Medicine & Health EARLY HEALTH A molecule that could make it possible to jumpstart the newborn immune system. Why too many brain cells could be a bad thing. And, could humidity affect flu transmission? Also: The effects of sleep deprivation on your genes. EARLY HEALTH - A molecule that could make it possible to jumpstart the newborn immune system. Why too many brain cells could be a bad thing. And, could humidity affect flu transmission? Also: The effects of sleep deprivation on your genes. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-15-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-15-march-2013/#comments Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:55:44 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-15-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-15-march-2013/feed/ 0 Animal Behavior,Archaeology,Chemistry,Genetics & Evolution,Nanotechnology,Paleontology & Dinosaurs An ancient pigment with futuristic applications, the hidden electricity between flowers and bees, and a new, improved anti-fog coating. Also: the unlikely history of camels. An ancient pigment with futuristic applications, the hidden electricity between flowers and bees, and a new, improved anti-fog coating. Also: the unlikely history of camels. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-8-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-8-march-2013/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:26:32 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-8-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-8-march-2013/feed/ 0 Animal Behavior,Children & Families,Medicine & Health,Nutrition & Food Science,Social & Behavioral Sciences,Wildlife INSECTS & ALCOHOL - Insects that arm their offspring with alcohol. Drinking may have a 10 million year history. And the importance of wild insects to the worldwide food supply. Also: prosthetic ears from a 3-D printer and seals that sleep with one eye ... INSECTS & ALCOHOL - Insects that arm their offspring with alcohol. Drinking may have a 10 million year history. And the importance of wild insects to the worldwide food supply. Also: prosthetic ears from a 3-D printer and seals that sleep with one eye open. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-1-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-1-march-2013/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:49:54 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-1-march-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/03/podcast-for-1-march-2013/feed/ 0 Acoustics & Sound,Animal Behavior,Medicine & Health,Nutrition & Food Science,Paleontology & Dinosaurs,Social & Behavioral Sciences,Wildlife SWEET SCIENCE - What tomatoes can tell us about cutting back on sugar and a diabetes cure for dogs. Also, behind the mechanics of beatboxing, the evolution of whales, and writing your way to a better relationship. SWEET SCIENCE - What tomatoes can tell us about cutting back on sugar and a diabetes cure for dogs. Also, behind the mechanics of beatboxing, the evolution of whales, and writing your way to a better relationship. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/02/podcast-for-16-february-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/02/podcast-for-16-february-2013/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:31:21 +0000 sbard http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/02/podcast-for-16-february-2013/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2013/02/podcast-for-16-february-2013/feed/ 0 Biology,Brain Science,Chemistry,Children & Families,Engineering & Technology,Medicine & Health,Microbiology,Social & Behavioral Sciences 2013 AAAS ANNUAL MEETING, BOSTON, MA - Researchers are discussing how to treat psychological problems in chimpanzees, and why childbirth is such an ordeal in humans but not in apes. Also: scientific detectives have solved an art mystery. 2013 AAAS ANNUAL MEETING, BOSTON, MA - Researchers are discussing how to treat psychological problems in chimpanzees, and why childbirth is such an ordeal in humans but not in apes. Also: scientific detectives have solved an art mystery. And researchers have unveiled ultrathin, wireless sensors that can monitor your brain activity. Science Update no