http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast-pb/redir/wgbh/nova/index.html NOVA brings you short audio stories from the world of science -- anything from hurricanes to mummies to neutrinos. For more science programming online and on air, visit NOVA's Web site at pbs.org/nova, or watch NOVA broadcasts Tuesday nights on PBS. Short audio stories from the world of science Feeder 1.2 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Copyright 2008 NOVA/WGBH Educational Foundation nova@wgbh.org (NOVA) nova_tech@wgbh.org (NOVA Tech) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/logo-nova-podcast.jpg http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast-pb/redir/wgbh/nova/index.html 144 144 WGBH Science Unit adventure, animals, anthropology, archeology, astronomy, disasters, discovery, Earth, forensics, health, history, math, mathematics, mind, nature, NOVA, paleontology, PBS, physics, public, science, space, teacher, technology, television, universe WGBH Science Unit nova@wgbh.org no http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/nova-podcast-pb.xml Energy expert Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute thinks we may all be driving software-rich, really smart cars in the future. Listen in. Podcast produced and edited by Susan Lewis with additional editing by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/carThu, 24 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20080417-2.mp3nova-podcast-20080417-001WGBH Science UnitCan you imagine a car that calls 911 on its own? Amory Lovins can.Energy expert Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute thinks we may all be driving software-rich, really smart cars in the future. Listen in. Podcast produced and edited by Susan Lewis with additional editing by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by ExxonMobil, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/carNOVA, PBS, Car Talk, Amory Lovins, alternative vehicles, Car of the Future, science, smart cars4:55no NOVA scienceNOW host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on what an alien civilization picking up radio signals from Earth might think. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowTue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080722.mp3nova-podcast-20080722-001WGBH Science UnitWould aliens perceive life on Earth as intelligent? Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "cosmic perspective."NOVA scienceNOW host and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on what an alien civilization picking up radio signals from Earth might think. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, scienceNOW, now, Neil deGrasse Tyson, SETI, cosmic perspective2:16no Seth Shostak, senior astronomer for SETI, explains the organization's search for other intelligent life in the universe. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Andrea Kissack. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. You can visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowTue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080229-2.mp3nova-podcast-20070229-001WGBH Science UnitIs anybody out there? Seth Shostak thinks so.Seth Shostak, senior astronomer for SETI, explains the organization's search for other intelligent life in the universe. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Andrea Kissack. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. You can visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, SETI, Seth Shostak, aliens, contact, extra terrestrial 5:02no Mark Siddall, a leech expert at the American Museum of Natural History, wants to change how you think about nature's most notorious blood-suckers. Podcast produced by David Levin. Original interview by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowFri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20071121-3.mp3nova-podcast-20071121-001WGBH Science UnitThink of them as "worms with panache."Mark Siddall, a leech expert at the American Museum of Natural History, wants to change how you think about nature's most notorious blood-suckers. Podcast produced by David Levin. Original interview by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, leeches, leech, leeching, invertebrate, Mark Siddall, medicine5:12no Structural engineer Michael Todd describes the state of bridge monitoring around the world. Interview by Rima Chaddha. Edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowMon, 14 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080714.mp3nova-podcast-20080714-001WGBH Science UnitHow can we detect "sick" bridges before they collapse?Structural engineer Michael Todd describes the state of bridge monitoring around the world. Interview by Rima Chaddha. Edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, bridges, collapse, structure, engineering, monitoring, disaster, infrastructure5:36no NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on telescopes in space. Podcast produced by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowTue, 8 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080708.mp3nova-podcast-20080708-001WGBH Science UnitNeil deGrasse Tyson gives his "cosmic perspective" on telescopes in space.NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on telescopes in space. Podcast produced by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, scienceNOW, now, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Hubble, telescope, cosmic perspective2:22no Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is a neurosurgeon and cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. In this podcast, hear the remarkable story of his career, which began as a migrant farm worker in southern California. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Robe Imbriano. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowMon, 7 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080124-2.mp3nova-podcast-20080124-001WGBH Science UnitNeurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa's career didn't start in a hospital -- it began in a farm field.Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa is a neurosurgeon and cancer researcher at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. In this podcast, hear the remarkable story of his career, which began as a migrant farm worker in southern California. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Robe Imbriano. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, brain cancer, neurosurgery, oncology, Johns Hopkins5:30no Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the ethical issues raised by commercial genetic testing. Podcast produced by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowTue, 1 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080701.mp3nova-podcast-20080701-001WGBH Science UnitCommercial DNA testing is now available, but is it a good idea? Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the ethical issues raised by commercial genetic testing. Podcast produced by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the Pfizer, the National Science Foundation, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, scienceNOW, NOW, PBS, genetics, DNA, Arthur Caplan, Snip, Chip7:17no Geneticist Pardis Sabeti does it all -- she finished a PhD while working her way through Harvard Medical School, wrote a computer algorithm that is now widely used for studying evolution, and even finds time to make music with her band, Thousand Days. Podcast produced by David Levin. Original interview by Robe Imbriano. Music by Thousand Days. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowTue, 1 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20071219-2.mp3nova-podcast-20071219-001WGBH Science UnitWhen she's not finding new breakthroughs in the world of genetics, Pardis Sabeti finds time to rock out.Geneticist Pardis Sabeti does it all -- she finished a PhD while working her way through Harvard Medical School, wrote a computer algorithm that is now widely used for studying evolution, and even finds time to make music with her band, Thousand Days. Podcast produced by David Levin. Original interview by Robe Imbriano. Music by Thousand Days. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, Pardis Sabeti, genetics, Brode, Harvard Medical, DNA4:26no NOVA scienceNOW's Dean Irwin discusses what he learned about this new computer technology while producing his story on digital art authentication. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by Jeff Allen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowMon, 30 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/nsnpodcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080327-2.mp3nova-sciencenow-20080327-001WGBH Science UnitCan a computer tell the difference between a real Van Gogh painting and a forgery?NOVA scienceNOW's Dean Irwin discusses what he learned about this new computer technology while producing his story on digital art authentication. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by Jeff Allen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, scienceNOW, NOW, PBS, Van Gogh, authentication, digital image, art, forgery, Dean Irwin 6:12no In this podcast, Dartmouth College computer scientist Hany Farid discusses his work on mathematical and computational methods for spotting digital forgeries. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/sciencenowTue, 24 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080624-2.mp3nova-podcast-20080624-001WGBH Science UnitWhen it comes to digital photos, seeing isn't always believing.In this podcast, Dartmouth College computer scientist Hany Farid discusses his work on mathematical and computational methods for spotting digital forgeries. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, scienceNOW, NOW, PBS, computers, digital, forensics, forgeries, Hany, Farid, Dartmouth5:12no In this podcast, hear from MIT's Eric Lander and Li-Huei Tsai about new experiments that are exploring whether "lost" memories can be regained. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Betsey Arledge and Peter Standring. Music by www.animalhospital.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/sciencenowFri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080411-03.mp3nova-podcast-20080411-001WGBH Science UnitIn diseases like Alzheimer's, are forgotten memories gone for good?In this podcast, hear from MIT's Eric Lander and Li-Huei Tsai about new experiments that are exploring whether "lost" memories can be regained. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Betsey Arledge and Peter Standring. Music by www.animalhospital.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, scienceNOW, NOW, PBS, Alzheimer's, memory, Brode, Whitehead, MIT, Tsai, Lander, DNA5:42no NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on dark matter and dark energy. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by www.animalhospitalmusic.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowFri, 13 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080613.mp3nova-podcast-20080613-001WGBH Science UnitNeil deGrasse Tyson gives his "cosmic perspective" on dark matter and dark energy.NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on dark matter and dark energy. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by www.animalhospitalmusic.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, scienceNOW, now, Neil deGrasse Tyson, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic, perspective2:17no In this episode, historian of science Bill Newman explains how while Isaac Newton was busy discovering the universal law of gravitation, he was also searching out hidden meanings in the Bible and pursuing alchemical experiments. Podcast produced by Susan Lewis. Audio editing by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on Newton's alchemy, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/newtonFri, 6 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20070424-02.mp3nova-podcast-20070424-001WGBH Science UnitIsaac Newton, the father of modern science, had a lifelong passion for a covert art.In this episode, historian of science Bill Newman explains how while Isaac Newton was busy discovering the universal law of gravitation, he was also searching out hidden meanings in the Bible and pursuing alchemical experiments. Podcast produced by Susan Lewis. Audio editing by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on Newton's alchemy, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/newtonscience, NOVA, WGBH, PBS, Newton, alchemy, physics7:09no John Grunsfeld, an astronomer and astronaut, says that fixing the Hubble Space Telescope will be a delicate operation. In this podcast, he explains how astronauts will have to literally let their fingers do the walking when working on satellite -- and why the gloves of their space suits will play a major role in the mission's success. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rush DeNooyer. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowTue, 3 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080603.mp3nova-podcast-20080603-001WGBH Science UnitWhile fixing the Hubble Space Telescope, astronauts will need to let their fingers do the walking. Literally.John Grunsfeld, an astronomer and astronaut, says that fixing the Hubble Space Telescope will be a delicate operation. In this podcast, he explains how astronauts will have to literally let their fingers do the walking when working on satellite -- and why the gloves of their space suits will play a major role in the mission's success. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rush DeNooyer. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, Hubble, NASA, space, telescope, Grunsfeld, STS-125, satellite, astronaut4:42no NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on bad news and uncertainty in science. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by www.animalhospital.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowFri, 16 May 2008 14:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080516.mp3nova-podcast-20080516-001WGBH Science UnitNeil deGrasse Tyson gives his "cosmic perspective" on bad news and uncertainty in science.NOVA scienceNOW host Neil deGrasse Tyson gives his "Cosmic Perspective" on bad news and uncertainty in science. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by www.animalhospital.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, scienceNOW, now, Neil deGrasse Tyson, cosmic, perspective, uncertainty2:08no Dark matter is a cosmic enigma. We can't see it or touch it -- so what is it? We asked MIT physicist Max Tegmark about the nature of this strange substance and why it remains so mysterious. Produced by David Levin. Interview by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowFri, 9 May 2008 15:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20070822-02.mp3nova-podcast-20070822-001WGBH Science UnitWithout dark matter, we wouldn't even be here.Dark matter is a cosmic enigma. We can't see it or touch it -- so what is it? We asked MIT physicist Max Tegmark about the nature of this strange substance and why it remains so mysterious. Produced by David Levin. Interview by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, Max Tegmark, physics, astrophysics, astronomy, dark matter, universe, dark3:19no Dr. Judah Folkman, a pioneer in the field of cancer research, passed away in January 2008. In this podcast, he describes how a high school chemistry teacher inspired him to think big, and make unlikely connections. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by The New You. Judah Folkman audio courtesy Oberlin College. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowFri, 2 May 2008 15:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080502.mp3nova-podcast-20080502-001WGBH Science UnitRenowned cancer researcher Judah Folkman learned to think outside the box when he was in high school.Dr. Judah Folkman, a pioneer in the field of cancer research, passed away in January 2008. In this podcast, he describes how a high school chemistry teacher inspired him to think big, and make unlikely connections. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by The New You. Judah Folkman audio courtesy Oberlin College. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0229297. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. For more fun science stories, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, scienceNOW, NOW, PBS, Judah Folkman, cancer, angiogenesis, tumor, Oberlin, commencement5:11no Jon Bjorn Skulason of Icelandic New Energy discusses the future of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Iceland. This podcast was produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Joe Seamans. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Funding for the Car of the Future Open Production Web site is provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/carMon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20061204.mp3nova-podcast-20061204-001WGBH Science UnitWill Iceland's cars soon be running on hydrogen fuel?Jon Bjorn Skulason of Icelandic New Energy discusses the future of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Iceland. This podcast was produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Joe Seamans. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Funding for the Car of the Future Open Production Web site is provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/carscience, NOVA, PBS, Iceland, Reykjavik, hydrogen, fuel cell, green energy, alternative energy, hydrogen, car, bus2:50no As producer Joe Seamans notes in this podcast, the hundreds of e-mails we've received from our audience for "Car of the Future" have been terrific, with great questions for the experts as well as ideas for alternative vehicles. There also have been a few, well, rather imaginative suggestions. Tom and Ray, naturally, couldn't help having a little fun with them. Listen in. This podcast was produced by Susan Lewis and edited by David Levin. Interview by Joe Seamans. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Funding for the Car of the Future Open Production Web site is provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/carFri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20070307.mp3nova-podcast-20070307-001WGBH Science UnitIf you ask Click and Clack for their candid opinion, you may get it.As producer Joe Seamans notes in this podcast, the hundreds of e-mails we've received from our audience for "Car of the Future" have been terrific, with great questions for the experts as well as ideas for alternative vehicles. There also have been a few, well, rather imaginative suggestions. Tom and Ray, naturally, couldn't help having a little fun with them. Listen in. This podcast was produced by Susan Lewis and edited by David Levin. Interview by Joe Seamans. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Funding for the Car of the Future Open Production Web site is provided by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/carscience, NOVA, PBS, Click and Clack, Car Talk, Tom and Ray, Magliozzi, alternative vehicles, Car of the Future3:38no In this podcast, coach Don Megerle of Tufts University describes what it was like to train NOVA's 13 novice runners in the months leading up to the 2007 Boston Marathon. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/marathonMon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20071026.mp3nova-podcast-20071026-001WGBH Science UnitCoach Don Megerle describes what it was like to train NOVA's 13 novice runners for the Boston Marathon.In this podcast, coach Don Megerle of Tufts University describes what it was like to train NOVA's 13 novice runners in the months leading up to the 2007 Boston Marathon. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/marathonscience, NOVA, PBS, Boston Marathon, marathon, running, long-distance, Don Megerle3:13no In this podcast, elite athlete Uta Pippig describes her philosophy on running and her experiences as an advisor to 13 novice runners NOVA is following as they embark on their first marathon. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/marathonThu, 10 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20070410.mp3nova-podcast-20070410-001WGBH Science UnitFor elite athlete Uta Pippig, training for a marathon is as much an art as it is a sport.In this podcast, elite athlete Uta Pippig describes her philosophy on running and her experiences as an advisor to 13 novice runners NOVA is following as they embark on their first marathon. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/marathonscience, NOVA, PBS, Uta Pippig, Boston Marathon, marathon, running, long-distance4:22no Anthropologist Barbara Macleod says that studying the ancient Maya language offers a unique window into the past. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Cracking the Maya Code" is provided by the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional funding provided by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more on translating ancient Maya, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mayacodeFri, 4 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20080404.mp3nova-podcast-20080404-001WGBH Science UnitBarbara MacLeod speaks Maya. As in, ancient Maya.Anthropologist Barbara Macleod says that studying the ancient Maya language offers a unique window into the past. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Cracking the Maya Code" is provided by the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional funding provided by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0407101. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this video podcast do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more on translating ancient Maya, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mayacodescience, NOVA, Maya, Mayan, Barbara MacLeod, ancient Maya, archeology, linguistics4:18no Vijay Vaitheeswaran, energy and environment correspondent for The Economist magazine, describes how solar power may finally be coming into its own. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Steven Latham. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Saved By the Sun" is provided by The Lemelson Foundation, with additional funding provided by the PBS Foundation's Environmental Programming Fund, established by a generous grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/solarFri, 14 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20070419.mp3nova-podcast-20070419-001WGBH Science UnitHas solar energy's time finally arrived?Vijay Vaitheeswaran, energy and environment correspondent for The Economist magazine, describes how solar power may finally be coming into its own. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Steven Latham. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Saved By the Sun" is provided by The Lemelson Foundation, with additional funding provided by the PBS Foundation's Environmental Programming Fund, established by a generous grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/solarscience, NOVA, PBS, Vijay Vaitheeswaran, The Economist, solar, solar power, renewable energy, grid electricity, electricity3:46no In this podcast, green-energy expert Amory Lovins discusses the importance of energy conservation and the potential for solar power. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Steven Latham. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Saved By the Sun" is provided by The Lemelson Foundation, with additional funding provided by the PBS Foundation's Environmental Programming Fund, established by a generous grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/solarWed, 12 Mar 2008 15:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20070418.mp3nova-podcast-20070418-001WGBH Science UnitGreen-energy guru Amory Lovins discusses the future of solar power.In this podcast, green-energy expert Amory Lovins discusses the importance of energy conservation and the potential for solar power. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Steven Latham. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for "Saved By the Sun" is provided by The Lemelson Foundation, with additional funding provided by the PBS Foundation's Environmental Programming Fund, established by a generous grant from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/solarscience, NOVA, PBS, Amory Lovins, solar, solar power, energy, renewable energy, renewables, green-energy, Rocky Mountain Institute4:15no Glaciologist Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University discusses why we should worry about glaciers that are melting worldwide. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by Michael Potvin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and public television viewers. For more scientist profiles, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowWed, 13 Feb 2008 17:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20080213.mp3nova-podcast-20070213-001WGBH Science UnitGlaciologist Lonnie Thompson says that glaciers around the world are disappearing -- fast.Glaciologist Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University discusses why we should worry about glaciers that are melting worldwide. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by Michael Potvin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and public television viewers. For more scientist profiles, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, PBS, Lonnie Thompson, glaciers, global warming, climate change3:23no In this PDF podcast, explore lexigram symbols used in Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's primate language studies to see how an ape can communicate on our terms. PDF podcast produced by David Levin. Lexigram images courtesy Sue Savage-Rumbaugh/The Great Ape Trust of Iowa. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on bonobos and what they might teach us about ourselves, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobosWed, 13 Feb 2008 17:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-p-20070213.pdfnova-podcast-20070213-002WGBH Science UnitExplore lexigram symbols used in Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's primate language studies.In this PDF podcast, explore lexigram symbols used in Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's primate language studies to see how an ape can communicate on our terms. PDF podcast produced by David Levin. Lexigram images courtesy Sue Savage-Rumbaugh/The Great Ape Trust of Iowa. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on bonobos and what they might teach us about ourselves, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobosscience, NOVA, PBS, bonobos, apes, great apes, primates, linguistics, language, human evolution, primatology, Kanzi, Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, Great Ape Trustno In this podcast, hear about about Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's language studies with bonobos, a primate closely related to humans. Interview conducted by Rima Chaddha. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on bonobos and what they might teach us about ourselves, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobosWed, 13 Feb 2008 17:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20070207.mp3nova-podcast-20070207-001WGBH Science UnitCan apes learn human language? Primatologist Sue Savage-Rumbaugh thinks so.In this podcast, hear about about Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's language studies with bonobos, a primate closely related to humans. Interview conducted by Rima Chaddha. Podcast produced and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on bonobos and what they might teach us about ourselves, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobosscience, NOVA, WGBH, PBS4:33no The space race didn't end with NASA astronauts walking on the moon in 1969. Historian Asif Siddiqi says that today, new space powers like China and India are entering the fray. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the the space race during the Cold War, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospiesWed, 6 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20080206.mp3nova-podcast-20080206-001WGBH Science UnitWill emerging space programs in China and India change the balance of power in space?The space race didn't end with NASA astronauts walking on the moon in 1969. Historian Asif Siddiqi says that today, new space powers like China and India are entering the fray. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by Rima Chaddha. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the the space race during the Cold War, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospiesscience, NOVA, PBS, Asif Siddiqi, space race, China, India, NASA, satellite6:19no Aidan Dodson is a professor of anthropology and archeology at Britain's University of Bristol. His area of expertise is in Egyptian funerary equipment and architecture in the second to third Intermediate Periods. He also studies European medieval royal burial practices as well as the history of Egyptology and Egyptian collections. This podcast was produced by Susan K. Lewis and edited by David Levin. Interview by Gail Willumsen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Visit NOVA online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummyFri, 1 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20061227.mp3nova-podcast-20061227-001WGBH Science UnitSometimes royal mummies turn up in the oddest places.Aidan Dodson is a professor of anthropology and archeology at Britain's University of Bristol. His area of expertise is in Egyptian funerary equipment and architecture in the second to third Intermediate Periods. He also studies European medieval royal burial practices as well as the history of Egyptology and Egyptian collections. This podcast was produced by Susan K. Lewis and edited by David Levin. Interview by Gail Willumsen. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Visit NOVA online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummyscience, NOVA, WGBH, PBS, Aidan Dodson, Egypt, mummies, pharaoh, Niagara Falls2:24no Salima Ikram is an Egyptologist at the American University in Cairo. Her areas of specialty are Egyptian archeology, mummification, and cultural resource management with a focus on museums, experimental archaeology, zooarcheology, ethnoarcheology, and aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Dr. Ikram has also worked in Greece, Turkey, and Sudan. This podcast was produced by Susan K. Lewis and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Visit NOVA online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummyWed, 30 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20061221.mp3nova-podcast-20061221-001WGBH Science UnitWere ancient Egyptians obsessed with death -- or life?Salima Ikram is an Egyptologist at the American University in Cairo. Her areas of specialty are Egyptian archeology, mummification, and cultural resource management with a focus on museums, experimental archaeology, zooarcheology, ethnoarcheology, and aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Dr. Ikram has also worked in Greece, Turkey, and Sudan. This podcast was produced by Susan K. Lewis and edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Visit NOVA online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummyscience, NOVA, WGBH, PBS, Salima Ikram, Egypt, mummies, afterlife3:26no Art historian Jeffrey Hurwit of the University of Oregon takes us back in time for a glimpse of what the Parthenon would have looked like to an ancient Athenian in the 5th century B.C. To learn more about the Parthenon and current efforts to restore its ruins, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/parthenon Interview by Gary Glassman. Podcast produced by Susan K. Lewis. Music by Michael Potvin. Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova "Secrets of the Parthenon" is a Providence Pictures production for NOVA and WGBH Boston in association with Studio International and ARTE France. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Additional funding for "Secrets of the Parthenon" is provided by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20080125.mp3nova-podcast-20080125-001WGBH Science UnitWhat made the Parthenon the greatest temple of Ancient Greece?Art historian Jeffrey Hurwit of the University of Oregon takes us back in time for a glimpse of what the Parthenon would have looked like to an ancient Athenian in the 5th century B.C. To learn more about the Parthenon and current efforts to restore its ruins, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/parthenon Interview by Gary Glassman. Podcast produced by Susan K. Lewis. Music by Michael Potvin. Watch NOVA every Tuesday night on PBS. Or join us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova "Secrets of the Parthenon" is a Providence Pictures production for NOVA and WGBH Boston in association with Studio International and ARTE France. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Additional funding for "Secrets of the Parthenon" is provided by The Solow Art and Architecture Foundation.science, NOVA, PBS, Parthenon, Jeffrey Hurwit, architecture, Athens, Ancient Greece, art history4:22no Simon Schaffer is a historian of science at the University of Cambridge, England. In this podcast, he discusses the search for absolute zero and its impact on science and technology. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by David Dugan. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the race to conquer cold, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/zeroTue, 8 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20080108.mp3nova-podcast-20080108-001WGBH Science UnitScience historian Simon Schaffer says the concept of absolute zero didn't come easily.Simon Schaffer is a historian of science at the University of Cambridge, England. In this podcast, he discusses the search for absolute zero and its impact on science and technology. Podcast produced by David Levin. Interview by David Dugan. Funding for NOVA is provided by David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the race to conquer cold, visit our Web site at http://pbs.org/nova/zeroscience, NOVA, PBS, Simon Schaffer, absolute zero, cold, heat, thermodynamics4:50no Dr. Peter Hackett is the Executive Director of the Institute for Altitude Medicine in Telluride, Colorado. In this podcast, he discusses the effects that altitude can have on the body. Podcast produced by David Levin. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the dangers of climbing tall peaks and what it takes to survive, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/denaliThu, 6 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20071206.mp3nova-podcast-20071206-001WGBH Science UnitWhen climbing tall mountains, icy, treacherous terrain isn't the only obstacle.Dr. Peter Hackett is the Executive Director of the Institute for Altitude Medicine in Telluride, Colorado. In this podcast, he discusses the effects that altitude can have on the body. Podcast produced by David Levin. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the dangers of climbing tall peaks and what it takes to survive, visit our Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/denaliscience, NOVA, PBS, Hackett, altitude sickness, hypoxia, climbing, skiing, Rockies, Denali, Colorado, Telluride8:50no For Chief Anne "Little Fawn" Richardson, Pocahontas is more than a legendary historical figure. Richardson can trace her own ancestry back to the 17th century, when her tribe, the Rappahannocks, were part of a vast domain ruled by Pocahontas's father. In this podcast, Richardson reflects on the clash of cultures between Pocahontas's people and the English settlers of Jamestown. Podcast produced and edited by Susan K. Lewis. Interview by Kirk Wolfinger. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/pocahontasTue, 20 Nov 2007 15:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20070501.mp3nova-podcast-20070501-001WGBH Science UnitThe legend of Pocahontas and the founding of Jamestown have special meaning for Chief Anne "Little Fawn" Richardson.For Chief Anne "Little Fawn" Richardson, Pocahontas is more than a legendary historical figure. Richardson can trace her own ancestry back to the 17th century, when her tribe, the Rappahannocks, were part of a vast domain ruled by Pocahontas's father. In this podcast, Richardson reflects on the clash of cultures between Pocahontas's people and the English settlers of Jamestown. Podcast produced and edited by Susan K. Lewis. Interview by Kirk Wolfinger. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/pocahontasscience, NOVA, PBS, Pocahontas, Chief Anne Richardson, Jamestown, Powhatan, Rappahannock, history, archeology4:37no Journalist Lauri Lebo grew up in the area of Dover, Pennsylvania, and her father was a devout fundamentalist Christian. When a controversy over the teaching of evolution began to tear the town apart, Lebo not only covered the story, but also was personally affected by it. Produced by Susan K. Lewis and David Levin. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idMon, 12 Nov 2007 11:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20071112.mp3nova-podcast-20071112-001WGBH Science UnitFor journalist Lauri Lebo, the Dover intelligent design trial hit home.Journalist Lauri Lebo grew up in the area of Dover, Pennsylvania, and her father was a devout fundamentalist Christian. When a controversy over the teaching of evolution began to tear the town apart, Lebo not only covered the story, but also was personally affected by it. Produced by Susan K. Lewis and David Levin. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idscience, NOVA, PBS, intelligent design, Dover, Kitzmiller, creationism, Darwin, evolution, ID, Lebo5:14no Neil Shubin is a Paleontologist at the University of Chicago and the Field Museum. He says that scientific theories like evolution are different from other ideas for some very specific reasons. Produced by David Levin and Susan Lewis. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://pbs.org/nova/idFri, 9 Nov 2007 13:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20071109.mp3nova-podcast-20071109-001WGBH Science UnitNot every idea, no matter how beautiful it may be, qualifies as science.Neil Shubin is a Paleontologist at the University of Chicago and the Field Museum. He says that scientific theories like evolution are different from other ideas for some very specific reasons. Produced by David Levin and Susan Lewis. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://pbs.org/nova/idscience, NOVA, PBS, intelligent design, Dover, Kitzmiller, creationism, Darwin, evolution, ID, Shubin2:07no Philosopher Barbara Forrest of Southeast Louisiana University was a key witness in the 2005 trial of Kitzmiller v. Dover, the latest battle over the teaching of evolution in public schools. In this podcast, she explains that people who claim evolution is "only a theory" are misusing the word "theory." Produced by Susan Lewis and David Levin. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idMon, 5 Nov 2007 13:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20071105.mp3nova-podcast-20071105-001WGBH Science UnitPhilosopher Barbara Forrest says that people who claim evolution is "only a theory" are misusing the word "theory".Philosopher Barbara Forrest of Southeast Louisiana University was a key witness in the 2005 trial of Kitzmiller v. Dover, the latest battle over the teaching of evolution in public schools. In this podcast, she explains that people who claim evolution is "only a theory" are misusing the word "theory." Produced by Susan Lewis and David Levin. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idscience, NOVA, PBS, intelligent design, Dover, Kitzmiller, creationism, Darwin, evolution, ID, Forrest3:13no Brown University biologist Ken Miller was a key witness in the 2005 trial of Kitzmiller v. Dover, the latest battle over the teaching of evolution in public schools. In this podcast, he describes the nature of science, its limits, and how it differs from religion. Produced by David Levin. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idFri, 2 Nov 2007 13:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20071102.mp3nova-podcast-20071102-001WGBH Science UnitBiologist Ken Miller describes the nature of science, its limits, and how it differs from religion.Brown University biologist Ken Miller was a key witness in the 2005 trial of Kitzmiller v. Dover, the latest battle over the teaching of evolution in public schools. In this podcast, he describes the nature of science, its limits, and how it differs from religion. Produced by David Levin. Interview by Gary Glassman. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, Inc. in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. For more on the nature of science and the latest battle over the teaching of evolution, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idscience, NOVA, PBS, intelligent design, Dover, Kitzmiller, creationism, Darwin, evolution, ID, Miller3:46no In this podcast, U.S. District Judge John Jones describes what it was like to preside over the landmark case of Kitzmiller v. Dover, explains why he ruled that intelligent design does not qualify as a science, and more. Produced by David Levin. Interview by Richard Maurer and David Levin. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the Dover case and the controversy over Intelligent Design, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idWed, 31 Oct 2007 11:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20071031.mp3nova-podcast-20071031-001WGBH Science UnitDoes intelligent design qualify as science? Not according to Judge John Jones.In this podcast, U.S. District Judge John Jones describes what it was like to preside over the landmark case of Kitzmiller v. Dover, explains why he ruled that intelligent design does not qualify as a science, and more. Produced by David Levin. Interview by Richard Maurer and David Levin. "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" is produced by NOVA and Vulcan Productions, in association with The Big Table Film Company. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the Dover case and the controversy over Intelligent Design, visit us online at http://www.pbs.org/nova/idscience, NOVA, PBS, intelligent design, Judge Jones, John Jones, Dover, Kitzmiller v. Dover, Of Pandas and People, creationism, creationist, Darwin, evolution, evolutionary theory, high school biology, court, trial8:33no Jean-Pierre Issa of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center describes how a field called epigenetics may change the way researchers look at the disease. NOVA scienceNOW is available for viewing 365 days a year online. Produced by David Levin with help from Gaia Remerowski. Audio editing by David Levin. Interview by Sarah Holt. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about epigenetics and cancer, visit the NOVA Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/genesWed, 10 Oct 2007 14:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20070405.mp3nova-podcast-20070405-001WGBH Science UnitWhen dealing with cancer cells, diplomacy may be the best policy.Jean-Pierre Issa of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center describes how a field called epigenetics may change the way researchers look at the disease. NOVA scienceNOW is available for viewing 365 days a year online. Produced by David Levin with help from Gaia Remerowski. Audio editing by David Levin. Interview by Sarah Holt. Funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, David H. Koch, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about epigenetics and cancer, visit the NOVA Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/genesscience, NOVA, scienceNOW, now, PBS, Jean-Pierre Issa, M. D. Anderson, epigenetics, genetics, genes, cancer, chemotherapy3:59no Leslie Robertson is the structural engineer behind the World Trade Center in New York. In this podcast, he describes the safety features of his latest project, the World Financial Center in Shanghai, China. When the building is finished in 2008, it will be over 1,600 feet tall. This podcast was produced by David Levin and narrated by Larry Klein. Audio editing by David Levin. Music courtesy www.animalhospitalmusic.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA is provided by The Dow Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about how we can make tall buildings safer, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtcWed, 5 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20060818.mp3nova-podcast-20060818-001WGBH Science UnitCan engineers build a safer tall tower?Leslie Robertson is the structural engineer behind the World Trade Center in New York. In this podcast, he describes the safety features of his latest project, the World Financial Center in Shanghai, China. When the building is finished in 2008, it will be over 1,600 feet tall. This podcast was produced by David Levin and narrated by Larry Klein. Audio editing by David Levin. Music courtesy www.animalhospitalmusic.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA is provided by The Dow Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about how we can make tall buildings safer, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtcscience, NOVA, PBS, World Trade Center, World Financial Center, shanghai, Leslie Robertson, structural engineering4:27no Since the attacks of 9/11, conspiracy theories about the destruction of the twin towers have flooded the Internet. But what's the real story behind the collapse? In this podcast, Dr. S. Shyam Sunder of the National Institute of Standards and Technology sets the record straight. This podcast was produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Larry Klein. Music courtesy www.animalhospitalmusic.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the NIST investigation, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtcFri, 31 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/nova-a-20060918.mp3nova-podcast-20060918-001WGBH Science UnitIs there any scientific evidence for persistent 9/11 conspiracy theories?Since the attacks of 9/11, conspiracy theories about the destruction of the twin towers have flooded the Internet. But what's the real story behind the collapse? In this podcast, Dr. S. Shyam Sunder of the National Institute of Standards and Technology sets the record straight. This podcast was produced and edited by David Levin. Interview by Larry Klein. Music courtesy www.animalhospitalmusic.com. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Major funding for NOVA is provided by The DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. To learn more about the NIST investigation, visit http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtcscience, NOVA, PBS, World Trade Center, WTC, conspiracy theory, 9/11, NIST, Shyam Sunder, structural engineering7:22no NOVA scienceNOW producer Julia Cort talks to MIT geologist Sam Bowring about a mass extinction at the end of the Permian period and discusses whether it could happen again. NOVA scienceNOW airs five Tuesdays a year on PBS and is available for viewing 365 days a year online. Audio editing by David Levin. Produced by Susan K. Lewis. Interview with Sam Bowring conducted by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. To learn more about the Permian extinction, visit the NOVA scienceNOW Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowWed, 25 Jul 2007 11:00:00 -0500http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcast/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/media/novasciencenow-20061108.mp3nova-podcast-20061108-001WGBH Science UnitMIT geologist Sam Bowring discusses the biggest extinction Earth has ever seen.NOVA scienceNOW producer Julia Cort talks to MIT geologist Sam Bowring about a mass extinction at the end of the Permian period and discusses whether it could happen again. NOVA scienceNOW airs five Tuesdays a year on PBS and is available for viewing 365 days a year online. Audio editing by David Levin. Produced by Susan K. Lewis. Interview with Sam Bowring conducted by Julia Cort. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston. Funding for NOVA is provided by the DOW Chemical Company, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television viewers. Major funding for NOVA scienceNOW is provided by the National Science Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Additional funding is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. To learn more about the Permian extinction, visit the NOVA scienceNOW Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenowscience, NOVA, scienceNOW, NOW, PBS, Sam Bowring, MIT, geology, extinction, Permian5:19no