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The existence of more than forty species of birds, and other wildlife is in peril. Their survival depends on whether or not the wine cork survives.
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:41
J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings enchants because it let's us escape into another world called "Middle Earth." Yet, odd as this fantasy world is,...
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:40
This commentary spells out how science and engineering have impacted baseballl.
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:29
The story of the invention of color film
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:42
The QWERTY keyboard (a normal computer keyboard) illustrates a fundamental truth about technology and the marketplace: To dislodge an existing te...
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 03:01
The waterless urinal is less a technological object that a political one.
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:31
How many people attend a demonstration on, say, the Mall in Washington D.C.?The answer is "we don't know" because no one is really counting.
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:35
The computer mouse seems commonplace now, but it truly revolutionized computers.
Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:36
- Purchases: 1
winter day, while ice fishing, Birdseye piled his catch beside his fishing hole. The combination of ice, wind and temperature instantly froze the f...
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:25
." The key obstacle to these cars, and their achilles heel, is getting the hydrogen to the car.
- Added: Nov 02, 2009
- Length: 02:40
Natural chemical processes kick into high gear in the autumn; turning leaves, ripening vegetables, and the fermentation of apples into cider.
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Oct 22, 2009
- Length: 11:42
- Purchases: 1
The three phases of matter aren't as straightforward as you might think! Learn about dry ice and glass, as well as Distillations' new phase with ou...
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 11:46
We learn about ways scientists have attempted to educate the masses, via a 1960s radio show, 17th-century public demonstrations, and contemporary s...
Bought by WTJU
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 11:51
- Purchases: 1
The body keeps itself in check and GoreTex can help your heart. Find out how in this episode of Distillations. We also talk to Dr. Richard Silverma...
- Added: Oct 14, 2009
- Length: 12:04
Take a look back at the best of Distillations this week. Free radicals as the chemical agent, find out how scientists detect forgery in art, and po...
- Added: Aug 28, 2009
- Length: 11:34
- Added: Jul 29, 2009
- Length: 04:19
- Purchases: 2
One Hour Radio Special presented by The National Science Foundation and IEEE Spectrum Radio exploring emerging global water issues.
Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi), WEKU, KGOU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., KUFM - Montana Public Radio and more
- Added: Jul 28, 2009
- Length: 58:52
- Purchases: 13
- Added: Jul 13, 2009
- Length: 04:23
- Purchases: 1
We find out how brownfields are converted into something useful and why Dow Chemical chose Midland, Michigan, for their plant location. Chemical Ag...
- Added: Jul 08, 2009
- Length: 11:57
- Added: Jun 27, 2009
- Length: 02:59
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Jun 27, 2009
- Length: 03:08
- Purchases: 3
The history and chemistry of dentistry. How baking soda cleans your teeth and lidocaine numbs your gums. Chemical Agent: Sodium Bicarbonate.
- Added: Jun 08, 2009
- Length: 11:15
The history and the mystery behind the integrated circuit. Chemical Agent: Chemically Amplified Photoresists.
- Added: May 07, 2009
- Length: 11:28
This week learn about the cleaning power of vinegar, what to do if you have hard water, and why green dry cleaning is catching on. Chemical Agent: ...
Bought by RadioStPete Florida, RadioFreePalmer, Prairie Public, KMXT, RadioFreePalmer and more
- Added: Apr 24, 2009
- Length: 11:55
- Purchases: 11
Distillations heads off to the ball game with a show on baseball. Chemical Agent: Anabolic steroids.
- Added: Apr 23, 2009
- Length: 11:22
