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Spectrum (Science Unscripted) 05/19/2020
From: DW - Deutsche Welle
Series: Spectrum: World of Science & Technology ~ from DW
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This week on the show: Good vs. bad medicine & the mood in Germany - In this episode, we look at a new German medicine that could be better tha...

  • Added: May 21, 2020
  • Length: 30:00
20 Years on Mars with Matt Golombek
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Matt Golombek and Mars rovers, Credit: NASA/JPL
When the Pathfinder lander reached Mars 20 years ago it began a Martian renaissance that has never paused. JPL scientist Matt Golombek was the mis...

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KWMR, WMUU-LP, KRZA and more


  • Added: Jul 12, 2017
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 8
The Great American Eclipse Crossroads: SIU Carbondale
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Astronomer and artist Tyler Nordgren’s poster for SIU Carbondale’s Eclipse Celebration, Credit: Tyler Nordgren/SIU Carbondale
Our ongoing coverage of preparation for the Great American Eclipse takes us to Southern Illinois University Carbondale where a huge celebration is ...

Bought by KISU, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KWMR, WTJU, KRZA and more


  • Added: May 03, 2017
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 8
Marvelous Martian MAVEN
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Artist's concept of MAVEN orbiting Mars, Credit: Lockheed Martin
MAVEN, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution orbiter, has gone a long way toward solving the mystery of the Red Planet’s missing water and air...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KWMR, KMUD, WMUU-LP, KRZA and more


  • Added: Dec 27, 2016
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 7
ALLAN WOLPER TALKS TO FATHER BRENDAN FORDE
From: Conversations with Allan Wolper
Series: Conversations with Allan Wolper, WBGO.ORG
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Father Brendan Forde is a Franciscan priest from Ireland who preaches peace and serves the most vulnerable people in Central and South America. Fat...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2016
  • Length: 29:10
Civilizations Among the Clustered Stars?
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Messier 5 is a globular cluster containing hundreds of thousands of stars. It is about 25,000 light years from our solar system., Credit: ESA/Hubble
New research indicates that globular clusters—collections of up to a million stars—could provide stable environments for life, along with opportuni...

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago, KWMR, WMUU-LP, and KFCF FM


  • Added: Jan 26, 2016
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 5
2015: A Great Year for Space Exploration
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Enhanced color image of Pluto from New Horizons, Credit: NASA / JHUAPL / SwRI
Our year-end review features the “best of 2015” lists from Jason Davis, Casey Dreier, Emily Lakdawalla and Bill Nye the Science Guy. What’s Up offe...

Bought by XRAY.fm, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WMUU-LP, KWMR, KMUD and more


  • Added: Dec 28, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 9
From Mars to the Stars With Lou Friedman
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: Lou Friedman’s new book offers an inspiring view of our future in space., Credit: University of Arizona Press
The founding Executive Director of the Planetary Society has just written “Human Spaceflight: From Mars to the Stars,” an optimistic view of humani...

Bought by WRGY, KMUD, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KWMR, WMUU-LP and more


  • Added: Nov 10, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 8
The Right Site: Choosing A Landing Spot on Mars
From: Mat Kaplan
Series: Planetary Radio
Caption: This artist's sketch is based on the Curiosity rover in NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, with proposed modifications based on the science definition team's recommendations. , Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
The 2020 Mars Rover may be years away, but determining where it will land is already a hot topic among scientists and engineers. Many of the former...

Bought by WMUU-LP, KMUD, KBBI Alaska, KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and more


  • Added: Aug 25, 2015
  • Length: 28:50
  • Purchases: 7
Building Green
From: Bill Baue
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BuildingGreen.com founder Alex Wilson discusses the history, current state, and future of the green building movement. Erin Gorman, CEO of Divine ...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 11, 2009
  • Length: 29:30
  • Purchases: 1