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INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Everyday events are readily explained within a scientific framework, yet science literacy is still quite low. On this program, Curt Suplee discussed everyday science education. (Read Transcript) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Consciousness remains one of the frontiers of modern science; however, innovative methodologies may soon reveal an understanding of how the brain gives rise to conscious experience. (Read Transcript) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Hubbard's peak defines the point of no return as far as fossil fuels are concerned. Have we reached this point? And, how to we create a sustainable energy future. (Read Transcript) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Macintosh computer recently celebrated its twentieth anniversary, but the history of this computer goes back a little further. On the program, Jef Raskin, creator of the Apple Macinotsh, discussed the human-machine interface. (Read Transcript) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Studying atoms can be quite challenging, due in large part to their rapid velocities. However, novel methods for cooling atoms using lasers have revolutionized the field of condensed matter physics. (Read Transcript) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Electronic storage devices have become ubiquitous in daily life and hold most of our essential information. But, few people backup their data until it's too late. On this show, we explored novel methods of data backup. INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The problems facing the earth's environment will rely on scientific solutions from numerous disciplines. Integrating these solutions with political resources remains a major challenge for the future, and was the focus of this program. (Read Transcript) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Each year, popular science magazine unveils the top 100 technological innovations for the previous year. What items made this list for 2003? A few surprises to be sure as revealed on this week's episode. INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The brain's role in controlling behavior is almost taken for granted, but the development of this idea may owe its existence to one seventeenth-century scientist, Dr. Thomas Willis. INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Technological innovations continue to puzzle and confound even the most savvy technophiles. But, figuring out how to use these modern marvels can often be half the fun. INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The recent landing of the Mars Explorer rover has renewed interest in the red planet. On this program, we talked with a senior systems at NASA about the status of past, present, and future missions to Mars. (Read Transcript) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Preserving the environment requires an interdisciplinary approach, especially in terms of maintaining biological diversity. On this program, we explored issues in bioecology. >>>CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE<<<. For more information about an episode contact us at: groks@hotmail.com |
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