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All Rights Reserved. 144 144 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/ http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_podcastscience.jpg No Science, News, NewsHour, Technology, Astronomy, Space, Environment, Biology, International, Education, Research, Earth, Innovation, Research, Scientist, Researcher NewsHour with Jim Lehrer onlineda@newshour.org NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environment/july-dec09/algae_10-30.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:55:00 EDT In the latest in a series about innovation amid economic turmoil, Tom Bearden reports on efforts to convert algae into clean fuel. In the latest in a series about innovation amid economic turmoil, Tom Bearden reports on efforts to convert algae into clean fuel. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/10/30/20091030_scum.mp3 06:45 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec09/ancestor_10-01.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:50:00 EDT A 4.4-million year old fossil, discovered in Africa has opened a window onto humans' "early evolutionary steps," according to the group of scientists responsible for the find. Ray Suarez reports. A 4.4-million year old fossil, discovered in Africa has opened a window onto humans' "early evolutionary steps," according to the group of scientists responsible for the find. Ray Suarez reports. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/10/01/20091001_origins.mp3 09:05 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec09/earthship_09-30.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:55:00 EDT In the latest installment in his series on innovation during the recession, Tom Bearden examines how one architect is turning unlikely items into environmentally friendly homes he calls "earthships." In the latest installment in his series on innovation during the recession, Tom Bearden examines how one architect is turning unlikely items into environmentally friendly homes he calls "earthships." http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/09/30/20090930_green.mp3 07:44 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environment/july-dec09/solar_09-22.html Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:05:00 EDT Two researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are experimenting with innovative ways to store renewable energy. Two researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are experimenting with innovative ways to store renewable energy. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/09/22/20090922_power.mp3 07:18 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec09/iphone_09-03.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EDT The recession has battered most industries, but it has sparked innovation in the smart phone application market. Simon Marks reports on a cottage industry for the digital age. The recession has battered most industries, but it has sparked innovation in the smart phone application market. Simon Marks reports on a cottage industry for the digital age. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/09/03/20090903_tech.mp3 07:27 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec09/moon_08-14.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:30:00 EDT U.S. budget constraints threaten to ground some of NASA's manned space missions. Judy Woodruff looks at the space program and its future prospects. U.S. budget constraints threaten to ground some of NASA's manned space missions. Judy Woodruff looks at the space program and its future prospects. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/08/14/20090814_space.mp3 08:16 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec09/cloudcomputing_07-09.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:30:00 EDT Some businesses are beginning to embrace a technology called "cloud computing" -- storing data and programs on the Internet rather than on an individual company's computers. But critics worry about privacy issues. Some businesses are beginning to embrace a technology called "cloud computing" -- storing data and programs on the Internet rather than on an individual company's computers. But critics worry about privacy issues. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/07/09/20090709_cloud.mp3 09:15 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environment/jan-june09/clock_06-30.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:30:00 EDT Eight stories above midtown Manhattan, a new billboard has begun counting how much, and how fast, greenhouse gases are entering the atmosphere. Heidi Cullen of Climate Central Reports on the emissions countdown clock. Eight stories above midtown Manhattan, a new billboard has begun counting how much, and how fast, greenhouse gases are entering the atmosphere. Heidi Cullen of Climate Central Reports on the emissions countdown clock. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/06/30/20090630_carbon.mp3 04:03 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/grid_06-09.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:45:00 EDT The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is aiming to use 35 percent renewable energy by 2020. But the city faces the same problem that other urban centers do: Most renewable energy sources are located far from the cities that need them. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is aiming to use 35 percent renewable energy by 2020. But the city faces the same problem that other urban centers do: Most renewable energy sources are located far from the cities that need them. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/06/09/20090609_grid.mp3 09:28 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june09/fluvaccine_05-20.html Wed, 20 May 2009 18:50:00 EDT At the World Health Organization's annual meeting, a main topic was the ongoing effort to develop a vaccine against the H1N1 swine flu virus. Betty Ann Bowser reports on efforts to create a new vaccine and concerns over the amount of time necessary to properly produce it. At the World Health Organization's annual meeting, a main topic was the ongoing effort to develop a vaccine against the H1N1 swine flu virus. Betty Ann Bowser reports on efforts to create a new vaccine and concerns over the amount of time necessary to properly produce it. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/05/20/20090520_vaccine.mp3 08:12 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/robots_05-14.html Thu, 14 May 2009 18:47:00 EDT After the death of his son in the Iraq war, the father of a soldier formed a company that manufactures military robots. Tom Bearden reports. After the death of his son in the Iraq war, the father of a soldier formed a company that manufactures military robots. Tom Bearden reports. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/05/14/20090511_robotman.mp3 05:44 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/hubblehelp_05-11.html Mon, 11 May 2009 18:45:00 EDT The space shuttle Atlantis lifted off Monday on the fifth and final mission to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. The crew will add a new camera and make other changes. Spencer Michels reports. The space shuttle Atlantis lifted off Monday on the fifth and final mission to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. The crew will add a new camera and make other changes. Spencer Michels reports. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/05/11/20090511_shuttle.mp3 04:26 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/robots_04-23.html Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:30:00 EDT The military has deployed thousands of robots in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the machines search for IEDs and conduct aerial surveillance. Tonight on the NewsHour, correspondent Tom Bearden reports on the future of military robots. The military has deployed thousands of robots in Iraq and Afghanistan, where the machines search for IEDs and conduct aerial surveillance. Tonight on the NewsHour, correspondent Tom Bearden reports on the future of military robots. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/04/23/20090423_robot.mp3 09:46 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/cityfuture_04-22.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:50:00 EDT More than 30,000 students from 1,100 middle schools participated in a contest to design an efficient, livable "city of the future." More than 30,000 students from 1,100 middle schools participated in a contest to design an efficient, livable "city of the future." http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/04/22/20090422_future.mp3 06:12 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/cityfuture_04-22.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:44:00 EDT Correspondent Tom Bearden reports on a competition of young engineers designing eco-friendly urban centers of the future. Correspondent Tom Bearden reports on a competition of young engineers designing eco-friendly urban centers of the future. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/04/22/20090422_future.mp3 06:12 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/north_america/jan-june09/greenhousegas_04-17.html Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:42:00 EDT An EPA report has labeled greenhouse gases as pollutants that threaten public health, paving the way for possible new emissions regulations. Analysts examine what the move means. An EPA report has labeled greenhouse gases as pollutants that threaten public health, paving the way for possible new emissions regulations. Analysts examine what the move means. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/04/17/20090417_warming.mp3 10:44 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june09/brownfat_04-09.html Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EDT New studies reveal that "brown fat," a type of fat scientists previously thought disappeared after infancy, can burn large amounts of calories if activated by cold temperatures. An author of one study explains the discovery and its possible medical applications. New studies reveal that "brown fat," a type of fat scientists previously thought disappeared after infancy, can burn large amounts of calories if activated by cold temperatures. An author of one study explains the discovery and its possible medical applications. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/04/09/20090409_fat.mp3 09:05 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/fusion_03-17.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:30:00 EDT Scientists in California will soon power up a $4 billion laser that's been 10 years in the making. Spencer Michels reports on how they aim to realize the decades-old dream of creating clean energy through nuclear fusion. Scientists in California will soon power up a $4 billion laser that's been 10 years in the making. Spencer Michels reports on how they aim to realize the decades-old dream of creating clean energy through nuclear fusion. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/03/17/20090317_fusion.mp3 06:50 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june09/cellsreport_03-09.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:30:00 EDT President Barack Obama on Monday moved to lift federal funding restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. President Barack Obama on Monday moved to lift federal funding restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/03/09/20090309_obama.mp3 05:36 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/jan-june09/darwin_02-12.html Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:30:00 EDT Science historian Janet Browne discusses previous Charles Darwin anniversaries and what he might have thought of his bicentenary celebrations. Science historian Janet Browne discusses previous Charles Darwin anniversaries and what he might have thought of his bicentenary celebrations. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/science/darwin.mp3 08:30 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/stemcells_01-29.html Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:53:00 EDT Stem cell scientists anticipate a loosening of federal research funding restrictions under the Obama administration despite otherwise shrinking budgets. Spencer Michels reports on where stem cell research stands and how scientists think it may change in the coming years. Stem cell scientists anticipate a loosening of federal research funding restrictions under the Obama administration despite otherwise shrinking budgets. Spencer Michels reports on where stem cell research stands and how scientists think it may change in the coming years. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/01/29/20090129_stemcell.mp3 09:16 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environment/jan-june09/mixedyield_01-28.html Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:51:00 EDT Heidi Cullen of Climate Central reports on an emerging debate over the changing land use and impact of ethanol production in Iowa. Heidi Cullen of Climate Central reports on an emerging debate over the changing land use and impact of ethanol production in Iowa. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/01/28/20080128_iowa.mp3 11:27 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june09/drilling_01-01.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:30:00 EDT Volatile prices and new drilling technologies are influencing the ongoing debate over offshore oil drilling in the U.S. Spencer Michels reports. Volatile prices and new drilling technologies are influencing the ongoing debate over offshore oil drilling in the U.S. Spencer Michels reports. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2009/01/01/20090101_california.mp3 09:43 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec08/diybio_12-30.html Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:30:00 EDT Scientists in the growing field of synthetic biology use basic biological "building blocks" -- snippets of DNA -- to engineer useful living organisms, like bacteria that can break down plastic in landfills. Tom Bearden reports on a DIY biology competition for college students. Scientists in the growing field of synthetic biology use basic biological "building blocks" -- snippets of DNA -- to engineer useful living organisms, like bacteria that can break down plastic in landfills. Tom Bearden reports on a DIY biology competition for college students. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/12/30/20081230_biology.mp3 09:04 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec08/obamateam_12-15.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:05:00 EDT President-elect Barack Obama named a former EPA head and a Nobel prize winner to his energy and environmental teams. Analysts discuss the picks. President-elect Barack Obama named a former EPA head and a Nobel prize winner to his energy and environmental teams. Analysts discuss the picks. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/12/15/20081215_obama28.mp3 12:06 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec08/plasticocean_11-13.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:40:00 EDT Some researchers believe that more than 5 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean has become a soup of plastic confetti. Now, scientists are trying to quantify the problem and are studying how plastic affects marine animals. Some researchers believe that more than 5 million square miles of the Pacific Ocean has become a soup of plastic confetti. Now, scientists are trying to quantify the problem and are studying how plastic affects marine animals. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/11/13/20081113_plastic.mp3 09:26 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec08/dementia_11-12.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:30:00 EDT About 5 million Americans suffer from dementia -- about half of those from suspected Alzheimer's disease -- according to official estimates. Now, researchers are looking for new treatments in a field that hasn't seen a major advance since the 1960s. About 5 million Americans suffer from dementia -- about half of those from suspected Alzheimer's disease -- according to official estimates. Now, researchers are looking for new treatments in a field that hasn't seen a major advance since the 1960s. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/11/12/20081112_dementia.mp3 09:05 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environment/july-dec08/troutdrought_10-31.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:50:00 EDT Climate scientist Heidi Cullen reports for Climate Central and the NewsHour on how warmer weather is hurting Montana's famed trout-fishing industry. Climate scientist Heidi Cullen reports for Climate Central and the NewsHour on how warmer weather is hurting Montana's famed trout-fishing industry. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/10/31/20081031_trout.mp3 09:59 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec08/bridgereopens_09-17.html Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:50:00 EDT Minneapolis's new bridge is equipped with more than 300 sensors to monitor temperature, load distribution and other key indicators. Minneapolis's new bridge is equipped with more than 300 sensors to monitor temperature, load distribution and other key indicators. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/09/17/20080917_bridge28.mp3 06:04 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/july-dec08/salmonella_09-10.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:13:00 EDT This spring, epidemiologists confronted a multi-state salmonella outbreak. Initial tests pointed to tomatoes as the culprit, but months of shoe-leather and technological sleuthing eventually led public health officials to jalapeno and Serrano peppers from a distribution center in Texas. The NewsHour reports on the methods epidemiologists use to track down sources of food contamination. This spring, epidemiologists confronted a multi-state salmonella outbreak. Initial tests pointed to tomatoes as the culprit, but months of shoe-leather and technological sleuthing eventually led public health officials to jalapeno and Serrano peppers from a distribution center in Texas. The NewsHour reports on the methods epidemiologists use to track down sources of food contamination. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2008/09/10/20080910_sal28.mp3 07:57