INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Robotics is a field that continues to inspire both professional and amateur scientists.  Fortunately, robotics competitions provide the perfect venue for exploring these interests.  Contestants from such a competition held at Fort Mason Center chatted with us about their inventions.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: As oil resources begin to dwindle, the search for alternative energy sources is already yielding promising results.  However, the application of these various alternatives will rely strongly on the regions where they are implemented.  These economic and environmental factors were discussed on this episode. (Read Transcript)

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The health of our bodies is often determined by our mental state.  The physical relation between these two is now being investigated with modern methods.  On this program, we explored the mind/body relationship.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: We spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping, and much of that time dreaming.  But, the scientific nature and meaning of dreams remains elusive, and was the focus of this episode.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Establishing adequate policies for maintaining the environment remains a profound challenge...one requiring international cooperation.  On this program, we explored this multi-faceted issue. (Read Transcript)

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Ig-Nobel Prizes are awarded every year to research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think.  The founder of these unique awards joined us to discuss these awards.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION:  Archaeological misconceptions are common, and have been promulgated by movies.  Actual archaeological expeditions require more intensive work.  On this program, we debunked many of these myths.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION:  The Siemens Westinghouse competition brings high school students together to compete in scientific research projects.  The winners receive large scholarships and recognition.  We talked with participants and organizers about this unique event.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION:  Gravity's effects on the human body are especially prevalent on the gluteus maximus.  Countering these effects is a unique device called the Biniki.  On this show, we examined this unique everyday invention.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION:  How did human intelligence evolve?  On this program, Dr. Leonard Shlain discussed how female sexuality may have played a key role in this process.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION:  Technology has dramatically altered the methods of modern warfare.  Nowhere is this more evident than in the recent engagement in Iraq.  On this program, we examined the effects of many of these technologies.

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION:  The progress of modern science owes much to the formulation of precise mathematical models of simple natural events.  But, how do we accurately describe complex phenomena?  On this program, Dr. Stephen Wolfram discussed intrinsic complexity in nature. (Read Transcript)

 INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION:  The Nobel Prizes were awarded again this year, and with it some controversies.  On this program, we discussed the recent prizes in physics, chemistry, and medicine and physiology.


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