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Cat's Climate
From: Emily T Griffiths
Series: Device
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How accurate was Vonnegut when he described the end of the world? We tackle climate science with climate researchers from the Scripp’s Institute of...

  • Added: May 01, 2019
  • Length: 24:57
The Researcher
From: University of Montana Journalism
Series: The Meth Effect
Caption: Tracy Hellem, Credit: Cal Reynolds
"We're kind of in a place where our hands are tied." Tracy Hellem, an assistant professor of nursing in Montana, is among a select few who've tried...

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Apr 06, 2017
  • Length: 03:08
  • Purchases: 1
Episode 223: Jimmy Fingerbutton and the Perpetual Motion Machine
From: Rick Taylor
Series: Tall Tales & Shaggy Dogs
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My friend Jimmy Fingerbutton invented a perpetual motion machine. I was the first person he showed it to. I guess he figured I had the right qual...

  • Added: Jul 20, 2016
  • Length: 11:38
Honest Medicine
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: IdeaSphere: A Platform for Today's Voices
Caption: Julia Schopick
Author Julia Schopick introduces four lifesaving treatments that have been effectively treating, and in some cases curing, people for 25 to 90 year...

Bought by KCBX


  • Added: Jul 16, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Futurework
From: Spectrum Radio
Caption: FUTUREWORK: How Technology Will Redefine the Culture of Work
IEEE Spectrum Radio explores what the workplace will look like and what the meaning of work will be 30 years into the future.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KHNS, KTSW 89.9, WUFT, KUER and more


  • Added: Apr 11, 2014
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 54
Adam as Machine
From: Ed Prosser
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Electricity, pumps & shunts: A forensic pathologist on life.

  • Added: Jan 23, 2012
  • Length: 01:23
Dream Jobs 2011: Outside The Cubicle
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
In Dream Jobs: Outside the Cubicle listeners will hear the stories of three very determined people who struggled to find the career path outside co...

Bought by WHCP-LP Cambridge, WESM 91.3 FM, KMXT, RadioFreePalmer, WEKU and more


  • Added: Jul 28, 2011
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 28
Antarctica: Life On The Ice 30 Second Promo
From: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
30 Second Promo for Antarctica: Life On The Ice Special

Bought by WFIU, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, WCPN, 90.5 WSNC, and Yellowstone Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 29, 2010
  • Length: :30
  • Purchases: 5
Antarctica: Life On The Ice 15 Second Promo
From: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
:15 Second Promo for Antarctica: Life On The Ice Special

Bought by WFIU


  • Added: Jun 29, 2010
  • Length: :15
  • Purchases: 1
Antarctica: Life On The Ice (Filler Version)
From: Spectrum Radio
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“Antarctica: Life on the Ice.” Our guide is Glenn Zorpette. He takes us behind the scenes to see what its like to live in Antarctica year round. W...

Bought by KMXT, WLRN, KVSC, Marfa Public Radio, KUT and more


  • Added: Jun 20, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 8
Antarctica: Life On The Ice
From: Spectrum Radio
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Antarctica: Life On The Ice is a co-production of IEEE Spectrum Radio and The National Science Foundation.

Bought by WTIP, KEOS, KXOT Public Radio, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, 90.5 WSNC and more


  • Added: Jun 20, 2010
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 10
Engineers of the New Millennium: Dream Jobs 2009
From: Spectrum Radio
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“Engineers of the New Millennium: Dream Jobs 2009"

Bought by WBEZ, KWIT, WDSE, WFIU, KZYX and more


  • Added: Mar 10, 2009
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 16
Homebrew Cellphones
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Homebrew Tech Club makes a comeback in the 21st century with cellphones.

  • Added: Jul 20, 2007
  • Length: 09:28
Spineless Masters of Transformation
From: chuck freeman
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The manifestations of the universe are multitudinous, multifaceted, and marvelous! Chuck finds spiritual nurture in the cuttlefish, enlivened by t...

  • Added: May 07, 2007
  • Length: 04:25
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Micro Fuel Cell Batteries power handheld devices

  • Added: Apr 05, 2007
  • Length: 06:11
Wireless Powered Devices
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Inventor creates wirelessly powered devices

  • Added: Mar 15, 2007
  • Length: 04:33
Manatee Research
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Scientists study the Amazon River's manatees

  • Added: Feb 08, 2007
  • Length: 10:12
Plug-In Hybrid Cars
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Commentary on the developing hybrid car technology

  • Added: Dec 19, 2006
  • Length: 04:05
Television Technology
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Looking at the latest high tech TV trends.

  • Added: Dec 19, 2006
  • Length: 08:47
Robot Music
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Melding art and technology to creat emusical robots

  • Added: Sep 18, 2006
  • Length: 10:33
Ham Radio
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Ham Radio Operators in the new High Tech world

  • Added: Sep 18, 2006
  • Length: 06:29
When your computer hates you.
From: Merle Kessler
Caption: PRX default Piece image
The Brits are developing a computer that reads your mood. Erg.

  • Added: Aug 20, 2006
  • Length: 02:37
Wind Turbines
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Wind Turbine energy blows into your neighborhood

Bought by KRCC-FM


  • Added: Aug 14, 2006
  • Length: 08:07
  • Purchases: 1
Spectrum Radio April 2006 Program #014
From: Spectrum Radio
Caption: PRX default Piece image
Spectrum Radio Hour Long Technology Program (April 2006)

  • Added: May 11, 2006
  • Length: 28:53
Putt's Law
From: Spectrum Radio
Series: Spectrum Radio
Caption: Inside Technology
Discussion with Theorist Archilbald Putt

  • Added: May 11, 2006
  • Length: 12:58