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Episode - Science Talk: May 21, 2008

Science Talk: May 21, 2008

22m 26s

05-20-08

Kate Wong brings us up to date on the ongoing research into fossils of the tiny human, called the hobbit, found on the island of Flores. And Ivan Oransky reports from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Plus Nobel Laureate Gerald Edelman illustrates problems with reductionism and refrigerators. And we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Websites mentioned on this episode include www.sciam.com/daily, , www.nybg.org/darwin/symposium.php, , www.intel.com/education/ISEF<

 

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Scientific American Podcast

Scientific American Podcast

Category: Science

Last update: Sat Nov 22 05:51:04 -0800 2008

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The Scientific American Podcast is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. Join host Steve Mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists. He is also an articles editor and columnist at Scientific American magazine, and his column, "Antigravity", is one of science writing's rare venues for humor. Check out the new daily podcast from Scientific American: "60 Second Science."

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