Podcast for 25 March 2011
A new generation of self-conscious robots, how sunshine affects drugs in the body, new research into …
Celery Roses
Splicing a celery gene into roses and other blooms could make them last longer.
Flamingo Romance
Playing flamingo calls from speakers helps put captive birds in the mood to breed.
Screening for Autism
EEG brain scans may someday allow doctors to identify – and treat – babies at risk for autism.
Aeroecology
The new science of aeroecology uses modern tools such as radar and thermasl imaging to follow the …
Podcast for 18 March 2011
An early screening test for autism, a car controlled by thoughts, the safety of fruit seeds, blaming …
Bioprinting
Modified dot-matrix printers could be used to print replacement tissues and organs.
Thought-Controlled Car
German scientists have engineered a car that can be driven by thinking.
Blaming the Hero
Victims are much more likely to be excused for bad behavior than heroes.
