Play the "Why Should I Vaccinate? | Building A Better Hand" audio
November 2009
Listen to Dr. Anita Loughlin from the Boston University Center for Vaccine Research as she answers vaccination questions and dispels vaccine myths. Also, learn how researchers are building a better prosthetic hand by connecting them to nerve cells.
Play this audio
Play the "Robots That Climb Or Act Human" audio
December 2009
New technologies are constantly being developed to improve the function of robots. This week's episode focuses on two different types of robots: biologically inspired climbing robots and a pair of virtual humans. Both are on display at the Museum of Science, Boston in Cahner's ComputerPlace.
Play this audio
Play the "Warm-Blooded VS Cold-Blooded | De-Ice VS Anti-Ice" audio
December 2009
Hear new evidence in the debate about whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded versus cold-blooded. Also, learn an easier way of getting rid of ice- never have any in the first place.
Play this audio
Play the "Fuel On The Moon | Adaptive Bacteria" audio
January 2010
Find out how we may be able to refuel our space rockets on the moon and learn how well bacterial disinfectants work.
Play this audio
Play the "A New Relative And A Nano Nose" audio
November 2009
Anthropologist Jeremy DeSilva from Boston University talks about Ardi, our 4.4 million year old ancestor. Also, a new device uses nanotechnology to detect harmful chemical toxins.
Play this audio
Play the "A Promising Pancreas and CO2 Storage" audio
January 2010
Discover how an artificial pancreas may benefit Type I diabetes patients. Also, while many scientists are trying to reduce carbon emissions, learn how other groups are searching for places to store the carbon dioxide that will be emitted.
Play this audio
Play the "Purifying Pollutants | Running With Or Without Shoes?" audio
February 2010
Is it possible to use glass to remove oil from water? Is it better to run with or without running shoes? Find out here, the answers may surprise you.
Play this audio
Play the "The Color of Dinosaurs | Nanoburrs to Help Your Heart" audio
February 2010
Fossil evidence has finally been found to paint a pretty picture of dinosaurs, literally. Also, nanotechnology may be used to help fight heart disease.
Play this audio
Play the "Illuminating Human Diversity and Light Bulb Technologies" audio
March 2010
Learn about the incredible genetic diversity maintained in African people who are members of the oldest lineages of humans. Then, hear a comparison of established and new lighting technologies -- it could help you plan future reductions in your own energy consumption!
Play this audio
Play the "Guests from NanoDays!" audio
April 2010
Across the country this March, NanoDays celebrated all things tiny. Today's guests include Dr. George Whitesides from Harvard University talking about developing simple medical diagnostics and Dr. Don Ingber from Harvard University explaining how to manipulate cells on the nanoscale.
Play this audio
Pages
To receive our E-News, enter your email address:
Updates, special offers, and fun science: