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99% Invisible #14- The Periodic Table (Standard 4:30 Version)
From: Roman Mars
Series: 99% Invisible (Standard Length)
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The Periodic Table knew what our universe was made out of even before we did.

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, WOUB, Spokane Public Radio, WMUU-LP, Rhythm & News Service and more


  • Added: Dec 19, 2011
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 19
99% Invisible #10- 99% Sound and Feel (Standard 4:30 version)
From: Roman Mars
Series: 99% Invisible (Standard Length)
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Even though he was deaf, Beethoven wrote some of the greatest works of music of all time. So when Chris Downey started losing his sight, he didn't...

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, Spokane Public Radio, Rhythm & News Service, Spokane Public Radio, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 19, 2011
  • Length: 04:29
  • Purchases: 15
99% Invisible #19- Liberation Squares (Standard 4:30 Version)
From: Roman Mars
Series: 99% Invisible (Standard Length)
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Tompkins, Tiananmen, Tahrir...why do revolutions always start in public squares?

Bought by Rhythm & News Service, WUTC, Spokane Public Radio, Rhythm & News Service, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Dec 19, 2011
  • Length: 04:30
  • Purchases: 15
Nurturing Creativity
From: A World of Possibilities
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Using a combination of new technologies and time-tested techniques, innovators can now build on one another’s insights to hasten the development of...

Bought by KWMR, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KPVL, and KXOT Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 26, 2011
  • Length: 55:02
  • Purchases: 5
Are Drone Strikes Legal?
From: War News Radio
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News and features on the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya.

  • Added: Jul 18, 2011
  • Length: 08:33
The Future of the Book
From: With Good Reason
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Some say that books – that is, the printed, non-digital variety – are destined for the trash heap. Call it the Age of the Kindle.

Bought by WEKU


  • Added: Feb 24, 2011
  • Length: 28:59
  • Purchases: 1
Voyager -- Groks Science Show 08-18-10
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Stephen Pyne discussed the history of Voyager.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KMXT


  • Added: Aug 18, 2010
  • Length: 24:56
  • Purchases: 2
Remembering To Forget In The Digital Age
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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What is the importance forgetting has played throughout human history? What will be the effects on society, relationships and humanity now that so...

  • Added: Jan 12, 2010
  • Length: 58:02
What Does It Cost To Pay Attention?
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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Modern life has become a constant stream of electronic devices demanding our attention. What are the consequences when we choose e-mail, Blackberri...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2009
  • Length: 29:01
Connecting a City through Greenways
From: Smart City Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
This week on Smart City, we'll learn how green space can connect a community, even in one of the most industrialized states in America. And we'll ...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, WLRN, WBEZ, and WFSU


  • Added: Apr 15, 2009
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 4
Wireless Research
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
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Scientist constructs remote wireless network for environmenal researchers.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2007
  • Length: 09:59
Ecological Footprint
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
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Studying cities ecological footprint in order to design more sustainable communities.

  • Added: Dec 12, 2007
  • Length: 08:09
Vocal Joystick
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
A new computer joystick for the disabled operates by voice command.

  • Added: Nov 30, 2007
  • Length: 04:51
European Clean Coal
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
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Swedish company designs clean coal powereed plant

Bought by KVNF


  • Added: Oct 12, 2007
  • Length: 08:16
  • Purchases: 1
Google Goes Green
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
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Google Mega Search Engine goes Green with Solar Power

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 12, 2007
  • Length: 05:06
  • Purchases: 1
Digital Photographs
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Commentary on digital photograph storage

  • Added: May 25, 2007
  • Length: 05:10
Electronic Newspapers
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
eNewspapers for On-Line News Reading

  • Added: May 25, 2007
  • Length: 06:19
Calling All Owls
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Using cellphones to call up the wild world of owls

  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 07:44
Quasi The Robot
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
New Robots designed for teaching and learning

  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 07:06
Email Habits
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
A look at our emailing habits

  • Added: Dec 07, 2006
  • Length: 05:06
Growing Meat
From: James Schultz
Series: Multiverse, Season Two
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Growing meat without killing animals for food.

  • Added: Oct 30, 2006
  • Length: 01:56
Tornadic Terabytes
From: James Schultz
Series: Multiverse, Season Two
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Tiny tornados could make a big, helpful impact.

  • Added: Oct 22, 2006
  • Length: 01:50
Dark Skies
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Professional Lighting Designer creates enviro-friendly light systems

  • Added: Sep 18, 2006
  • Length: 07:18
Wireless Mesh
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Wireless Technology fills in the gaps when regular telephone lines fail

  • Added: Aug 18, 2006
  • Length: 06:42
Blogging From the Front
From: [redacted] [redacted]
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News and features on the War in Iraq

Bought by BSR Radio and KUOW


  • Added: Apr 28, 2006
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2