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INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The war in Iraq has begun, and the technological issues of executing a war in the twenty-first century have already become apparent. On this program, Prof. Richard Muller offered an analysis of several of these issues.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Although computing technology is an integral part of our daily lives, it has yet to reach its full potential. Integrating these information systems on a global scale will require innovative new methods. This featured the director of CITRIS discussing many possibilities for integrated computing systems.
INTERVIEW DESRIPTION: The complex interplay among our genes and our environment is presumed to influence the uniqueness of our behavior. The biological crux of this interaction may be our synapses. On this program, Prof. Joseph Ledoux discussed these ideas as presented in his new book.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Carbohydrates are ubiquitous molecules found throughout our bodies, with roles beyond simply providing energy. This program featured a recent MacArthur Fellow discussing these important molecules.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Cosmic Microwave Background Explorer detects remnant signals from the earliest times in the history of the universe. This show featured a discussion of the surprising results from the most recent survey.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Technological revolutions fuel economic growth and improve the quality of life for everyone. Often, the revolutionaries who envision these innovations must struggle to make their dreams a reality. This show featured a discussion of the common traits of these technological innovators.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Chemistry has applications in many diverse fields from astronomy to zoology. With new applications emerging, it is the job of Chemical and Engineering News to report the breath of activity in chemistry. This show featured an interview with the editor discussing the frontiers of chemistry.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Designing synthetic materials to replace biological tissue will revolutionize medicine. Progress is currently being made in many areas. On this program, a leading researcher discussed her work on bioengineered tissue.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Managerial capitalism is the prevalent system in business for organizing large industries for mass production of goods. However, the failings of this type of capitalism are all too evident. This program presented ideas for a new kind of capitalism, a distributed capitalism.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The new BART lines are nearing completion, allowing expanded service to new locations. The show featured a discussion of the technology needed to operate these new lines
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The operation of the scientific enterprise relies on complex interactions between scientific institution, the government, and the public. In this milieu, science policy issues are formed. On this program, the president of Caltech discussed some current science policy issues. (Read Transcript)
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Space may indeed be the final frontier, but our ability to physically explore it has been limited. Still, new technology may change this state of affairs in the near future.
INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: With a new year again upon us, many people have resolved to finally "get in shape". However, doing so without a proper plan could be perilous. Luckily, there are many resources available to those ready to "get fit".
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