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Hope or Despair on Earth Day?
From: Daphne Wysham
Series: Earthbeat
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Hope or Despair on the 41st Earth Day? US Whistleblower Says Fukushima Hydrogen Explosion Could Happen Here. Oil Companies’ Control Over Media

Bought by KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA and KQED


  • Added: Apr 23, 2011
  • Length: 57:03
  • Purchases: 2
The Male Brain, the Female Brain-There is a Difference
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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This week Radio Curious speaks with neuropsychiatrist, Dr. Louann Brizendine, founder of the Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic at the University of C...

Bought by KBUT Crested Butte, Colo. and RadioStPete Florida


  • Added: Mar 28, 2011
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 2
Engineers of the New Millennium: Sustainable Design for the Future
From: Spectrum Radio
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Sustainable Design for the Future, from IEEE Spectrum Magazine and the National Science Foundation. Sustainable planning – of buildings and communi...

Bought by CHSR-FM 97.9, KZYX, KISU, WNYC, KZYX and more


  • Added: Mar 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 9
The Heating Oceans
From: Judy Lubow
Series: Planet Warning
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Scientists have discovered that deep ocean waters near Antarctica have been heating up. Learn about the consequences now and for the future.

  • Added: Jan 06, 2011
  • Length: 01:59
Quantum Story -- Groks Science Show 2010-12-01
From: Charles Lee
Series: Groks Science Radio Show
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
James Kakalios discussed the amazing story of quantum mechanics.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WRNC-LP, and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 04, 2010
  • Length: 28:14
  • Purchases: 3
Collapse of Fish Stocks Worldwide
From: Judy Lubow
Series: Planet Warning
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Scientists predict fish stocks worldwide will collapse by mid-century unless drastic changes are made to humankind's impact on the oceans.

  • Added: Sep 20, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
The Mikie Show #20, Glenn Two
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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Do you have a psych degree? Ok you’ll enjoy this show. Our friend Dr. Glenn Berger makes a return visit to discuss our current state of mind. We ta...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Jul 14, 2010
  • Length: 28:03
  • Purchases: 1
Is Air Pollution Really Harming Us?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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A new government report says be careful out there. Others disagree.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Is the New Hot Yoga Really Good for You?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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Hot yoga is more popular than ever, with more types of yoga turning of the heat. Is it ok to do?

  • Added: May 26, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Vitamin D: All the Rage - Will it Really Improve Your Health?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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Vitamin D is credited with everything from lowering blood pressure, preventing heart disease and cancer and famously for preventing falls in the el...

  • Added: May 26, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
Vitamin D: All the Rage - Will it Really Improve Your Health?
From: Dueling Docs
Series: Dueling Docs
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Vitamin D is credited with staving off falls, lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure. Does it work?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: May 25, 2010
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Geoengineering - Solar Radiation Management - Part One
From: Donna Descoteaux
Series: Living Well Show
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What is Geoengineering?? What are the possible benefits and risks of current and proposed geoengineering programs? Rosalind Peterson, President an...

  • Added: May 09, 2010
  • Length: 28:32
Geoengineering - Solar Radiation Management - Part Two
From: Donna Descoteaux
Series: Living Well Show
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What is Geoengineering?? What are the possible benefits and risks of current and proposed geoengineering programs? Rosalind Peterson, President an...

  • Added: May 09, 2010
  • Length: 28:43
Independent Minds: Jack Kevorkian
From: Murray Street Productions
Series: Independent Minds
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Discover how a curious pathologist turned into an expert on death and challenged our ideas of life and self-determination.

Bought by WNIN, WHRV, Iowa Public Radio, and Louisville Public Media


  • Added: Feb 24, 2010
  • Length: 55:55
  • Purchases: 4
The Coming Climate
From: Alex Smith
Series: Radio Ecoshock Show
Caption: Richard B. Alley
#1 Should scientists be arrested? Digest of AGU keynote speech by Richard Alley on charges & past climate. #2 The Coming Climate Panic (and skiing)...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2010
  • Length: 51:58
Always Been With Me
From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
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Amy has battled bipolar disorder all her life. She’s tried 25 different medications, but nothing has been able to stabilize her mood.

Bought by KPVL and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jan 06, 2010
  • Length: 07:49
  • Purchases: 2
Berkeley scholars sound off on future, sustainability of the Internet
From: Michael Falco
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Two scholars from the Berkeley School of Information share thoughts on their research and the future of the Internet.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2009
  • Length: 11:25
Radio Berkman 139: My Fair Economy
From: The Berkman Center for Internet and Society
Series: Radio Berkman
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How can innovation and fair compensation can go hand in hand?

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 10, 2009
  • Length: 25:05
  • Purchases: 1
What Is Marijuana Made Of?
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana has caused considerable debate and political discussion, but just what is in this plant which creates such co...

  • Added: Dec 08, 2009
  • Length: 28:34
Sex, Evolution And Consumer Behaviour
From: Barry Vogel
Series: Radio Curious
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Why do you buy what you buy? What do you hope to gain from it and will it make you a happier, sexier and more successful person? In these days of e...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2009
  • Length: 29:00
Science or Conspiracy?
From: Alex Smith
Series: Radio Ecoshock Show
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Do you believe in climate science - or is it a hoax aimed at world domination? First half: testimony of John Holdren, Obama science advisor, & Jan...

  • Added: Dec 04, 2009
  • Length: 01:00:00
Radio Berkman 138: My Friend the Robot
From: The Berkman Center for Internet and Society
Series: Radio Berkman
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What if a robot could be your closest friend?

  • Added: Dec 02, 2009
  • Length: 28:06
Viagra: Medical and social effects of Viagra.
From: Barry Vogel
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Viagra, a drug with infinite name recognition and touted benefits is, as we know, pervasively advertised on television and the Internet. But what i...

  • Added: Nov 10, 2009
  • Length: 29:01
Rocketing Ahead
From: Richard Paul
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How the Democrats rode Sputnik to the White House in a campaign that forever changed science, technology and academia in America.

Bought by KUT, KUHF, WXXI Rochester, Spokane Public Radio, Nevada Public Radio and more


  • Added: Nov 06, 2009
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 16
Green Design
From: William S. Hammack
Series: Stories of Technology
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Commentary that argues that to be environmentally friendly we want products designed so that the high value materials can be removed - reserving re...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2009
  • Length: 02:48

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