Diet, Diabetes & Dementia
A common compound in the Western diet may contribute to both diabetes and dementia.
ENCORE PRESENTATION
WHEN SCIENCE MEETS HISTORY (Encore Presentation) - Ocean temperature records from a 19th century research ship confirm global warming. Reviving plants hidden under glaciers for centuries. Tracing the genetic origins of the blight that started the Irish Potato Famine. And uncovering evidence of lead pollution in Spain from 4,000 years ago.
Peanut Acclimation
An experimental therapy to control peanut allergies may induce genetic changes in the immune system.
Turkey Skin Sensor
A new chemical sensor was inspired by turkey skin's color changing properties.
Caterpillar Halitosis
A tobacco-eating caterpillar creates the equivalent of smoker's breath to scare off predators.
Boosting Photosynthesis
Researchers are trying to boost the efficiency of photosynthesis in crops like soybeans, rice and potatoes to feed the world’s growing population.
Carbon Capture
Could injecting greenhouse gases into earth’s crust help curb global warming?
Cooking Spray
How can companies claim that cooking sprays are “fat-free” if the first ingredient is oil?
Shark Isotopes
Researchers are testing better ways to find out what sharks eat.
Artificial Dye Safety
Some people argue that food dyes are harmful to human health, but do decades of safety research back up these allegations?
Podcast for 6 December 2013
LIFE ON THE EGDE - The challenges facing endangered California Condors when they return to the wild. Could armadillos help end blindness? How scientists can tell that sharks really are what they eat. Fuel from the sea. And, unraveling the mysteries of glowing blue slime.
Glowing Slime
Glowing blue slime from the sea could be useful in biomedical research.
Changing Foliage
Climate change may affect fall foliage in many different ways.
Everyday Objects Roundup
Discarded compact discs could be used to treat wastewater.
Mosquito Smell Cycle
Researchers have discovered that mosquitoes have a better sense of smell at night.
Birds Fight Global Warming
The highly efficient lungs of birds are inspiring climate-friendly carbon-capturing filters.
Podcast for 6 September 2013
The Ugly Animal Preservation society uses humor to raise awareness about conservation. Why whales have to worry about sunburns. And an ancient terror bird that wasn't so terrible after all. Also: transplanting gut bacteria from obese humans makes mice fat.
Iron Beads from Space
Ancient Egyptians fashioned beads out of iron from meteorites.
Podcast for 30 August 2013
PRE-HISTORIC SCIENCE - Is there a connection between hot weather and violence? And, were our ancestors really as warlike as we make them out to be? Also, did ancient Egyptians jewelry have extraterrestrial origins? And, were spices part of ancient European cuisine?
Prehistoric Spice Roundup
Did prehistoric humans spice up their meals with mustard?
Yucky Medicines
Scientists are trying to learn how to make bitter medicines taste better, especially to kids.
Grapefruit & Medications
Grapefruit can interact in potentially dangerous ways with a variety of prescription medications.
Artificial Dyes
Some people argue that food dyes are harmful to human health, but do decades of safety research back up these allegations?