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Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The Kirsten HourToday found Kirsten alone at the helm, but thanks to an interview with Dr. Gary Marcus, author of Kluge, and a visit with Dr. Michael Stebbins from Scientists and Engineers For America, today's hour was s full of information as any other week. Maybe just not quite as entertaining. I kid! It's an hour of science fun.The music on today's podcast was thanks to the 2008 science music compilation, which will be available to those of you who haven't donated to KDVS sometime in the early fall.Listen to it all here. Donate to KDVS here.If you'd rather donate directly to TWIS just click the orange button to the left.Help Get The Word Out!
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current science news posted by Kirsten at 5/06/2008 07:04:00 PM
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Making Tuesdays BeautifulToday we spoke with science writer, George Johnson, who has written a book about his choice of the ten most beautiful science experiments in the whole history of the world. Funnily enough it's called "The 10 Most Beautiful Experiments". In the book, George does more than simply regurgitate the scientific methods used by the various researchers. He also tells beautiful stories about the people themselves. We had a great time talking with George about beautiful science.We also brought stories. Justin started off the show with a story about insect communication. Then I talked about research that suggests early humans experienced an isolation event that almost split us into two species. Justin brought the dinosaur news. It's confirmed; T. Rex was a big chicken. Lizards on a Croatian island evolved into what appears to be a new species in under 30 years. Psychology says!... Abstract is better where math is concerned. And, Asimo is taking on the Detroit Symphony.The music on today's podcast was thanks to Peyton, Jake Mann, The Flying Fish Sailors, and Anton Barbeau.Listen to it all here. Donate to KDVS here.If you'd rather donate directly to TWIS just click the orange button to the left.Help Get The Word Out!
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current science news posted by Kirsten at 4/29/2008 10:59:00 AM
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
It's Fundraiser Week!!!So, dig into those deep pockets of yours and support community radio, free podcasts, and science. Our home radio station, KDVS 90.3 FM, only fundraises once per year. This is the week, and TWIS is working for it's place on the air. We hope that you enjoy the show. It's full of music off of the 2008 science music compilation album, which will be gifted to you for a donation of a mere $40. If you happen to be a student, you only need to donate $25 to get our cd. You'll also hear Dr. Michael Stebbins with his usual report on The Weird From Washington. And, a few science stories to boot. Oh, and Kirsten loses her ability to do math right at the beginning of the show. Embarassing! Maybe you should donate so that she can go back to school. Kindergarten can be expensive. ;)Listen to it all here. Donate here.If you'd rather donate directly to TWIS just click the orange button to the left.Help Get The Word Out!
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current science news posted by Kirsten at 4/22/2008 01:44:00 PM
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Introducing!!!TWIS was Justin-less this week, but we filled his chair with a charming bloke named Andy Fell. Andy works for the UC Davis news service translating scientist-ese into print for the average person to understand. I think he did a jolly-good job for his first foray into radio, but then, you all should be the judge of that.At the top of the show I put Andy on the spot for a mini-interview. That was fun. Then we discussed World Robot Domination, a perennial favorite. Andy brought up performance drug use by scientists. I introduced a story suggesting that classrooms need both girls and boys to get along. Andy puts your memory to work. We talk black holes and telescopes.Thanks to Kepi and Kat, Anton Barbeau, The National Pool, and The Exhibits for our music. You can listen to it all here.
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current science news posted by Kirsten at 4/15/2008 04:37:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Better Late Than Never, Right?Last week's show was tons of fun. On top of our visit with Dr. Michael Stebbins from Scientists and Engineers for America, we brought the science news (and, boy, was Justin on fire this week!).We got excited about lungless frogs. Then we pondered the death of the Wooly Mammoth. Did humans do it? Oregon caves told the tale of early human activity with DNA. The British are experimenting with human animal hybrid blastocysts. What do you think about that? Justin pimps yoga for the elderly. The Milky Way galaxy needs a snack! The Higgs-Boson is expected for the LHC. Laptops are being recruited to detect earthquakes. Gymnastics seems to be a dangerous sport. And a fifth grader is smarter than the Smithsonian Museum.
Thanks to The Exhibits, Phil Thompson, Sudden Death, The Used Rugs, and The Four Eyes for our music. You can listen to it all here.
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current science news posted by Kirsten at 4/13/2008 11:58:00 AM
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