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Tiny Tigers
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An interview with biologist David Pearson, an author and expert
on tiger beetles. Did you know that tiger beetles can run so fast that
they go blind and just what would it be like to be hunted by these tiny,
but ferocious animals? These are a few of the questions that we learn
the answer from our guest biologist.
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What's the Buzz about Bees and the Bee Genome? -
An interview with biologist Gro Amdam, one of the members of the
group that brought us the bee genome. Hey just what is a genome and
could bees hold the answer to aging? In this show we learn the answers
to these questions and why researchers are buzzing around bees.
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Vol 2 |
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The Social Nature of Nature
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An interview with, biologist, movie maker, and Pulitzer Prize winning
author Bert Hölldobler. Venture into the world filled with
amazing facts and feats by an animal that will remain a mystery... at
least until you listen to the clues at the beginning of this episode and
make your own guess.
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The Sounds of Nature
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An interview with biologist Pierre Deviche and his passion for
recording some of natures most interesting animals. Humans are not the
only animals that have dialects as you will learn in this show. Dr
Biology tests your skills again with a mystery animal quiz at the
beginning of this show.
(Content Info |
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Try This Lesson Plan |
Vol 4 |
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Bugs in Space
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Blast off with microbiologist Cheryl Nickerson and her high
flying experiments on board the space shuttles. Learn how microbes grow
in space and how this research will help not only astronauts, but also
you and I on planet Earth. Did we mention race cars too?
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Vol 5 |
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Keystone Species
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Travel with us to the Tibetan plateau in China and the field site of
conservation biologist Andrew Smith. There we will learn about
some cute furry animals called Pikas and why they are considered a
keystone species. Hey just what is a keystone species - that's something
we will also learn about.
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Vol 6 |
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Butterflies and Insect Vision
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Learn about one of natures most fashionable animals, the butterfly. In
this three part series Professor Ron Rutowski talks about the
role of butterflies in the ecosystem, and the amazing migration of the
monarch butterfly (Part 1), along with his research on butterfly
coloration and insect vision - are butterflies legally blind? (Part 2).
In the last part (Part 3) of the series we learn about Professor
Rutowski's other life as a musician and listen to a song from his solo
album titled Violinalone.
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Part 1 - 13:59 |
Part 2 - 17:31 |
Part 3 - 13:23) |
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A Breath of Fresh Ocean Air
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Yes, most of us know that plants and animals exchange carbon dioxide and
oxygen gases, but how about the oceans - did you know that oceans
breathe? Marine biologist Susanne Neuer talks about oceans,
global warming, and life on not only Earth, but also the possibility of
life on other worlds.
(Content Info |
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Vol 8 |
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The Art and Science of
Broadcast Journalism -
It's about getting and telling a story. It's about excitement. It's
about letting people know what is happening in the world in which they
live. Science broadcasting is both an art and science. Listen to two
long-time BBC and ABC broadcasting journalists, Pauline Davies
and
Robyn Williams as they talk about the interview process.
(Content Info |
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Vol 9 |
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Casting a Podcast Line
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Podcasting is new to both Ask-a-Biologist and also an exciting new
science program called Science Studio. The host of this new show,
Peggy Coulombe, talks with Dr. Biology about what it has been like
to start podcasting.
(Content Info |
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Vol 10 |
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Biology Net
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Dr. Biology catches up with animal behavior biologist, John Alcock,
and talks about his work, his research, and writing about animals and
animal behavior. Hey I thought all bees lived in hives and what about
these other animals called tarantula hawks? They're not tarantulas or a
hawks.
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Vol 11 |
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Stressed Out
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What is stress? We often know what stress feels like, but what is it and
what causes it? We get a chance to learn about stress, the brain, and
two very important areas in the brain, the hippocampus and hypothalamus.
We also learn how the very vocal Bull Frog is helping biologist Miles
Orchinik learn about stress and the brain. Listen to a ribbiting
show...
(Content Info |
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Vol 12 |
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Bugs in Films
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Microbes are everywhere, but what are they? We get the inside story from
microbiologist Valerie Stout about these tiny life forms
including a slimy and gooey material many microbes make called biofilms.
In fact, you have a daily encounter with biofilms and bacteria that can
impact your health.
(Content Info |
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A Walk on the Wild Side: in
search of species
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Dr. Biology travels to the Tres Rios wetlands, a place where all types
of living things can be found. He talks with local biologists about many
of the species and also gets a chance to sit down and talk with
Quentin Wheeler who is starting a new Institute that will be
exploring and looking for species all around the world.
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Vol 14 |
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Roses are Red and Violets are
Blue, but Why?
What is color? Do all animals see color? Do all animals see the same
colors? In this show we learn the answer to these questions and about
the colorful research that ecologist Kevin McGraw has been doing
with birds and their colorful feathers. We even learn how the color
"red" plays a special role for many animals including humans.
(Content Info |
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Dr. Biology Goes to
Washington D.C.
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Travel with Dr. Biology as he heads to Washington D.C. to interview
three people who are all involved with science even though two of them
are not scientists. Interviews include
Cheryl Zook (independent film maker), Elizabeth Pennisi
(science writer), and Nancy Pelaez (program director - NSF-NSDL).
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Ant Math
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You think you know a lot about ants? Think again. These tiny animals
have a lot of interesting things that they are teaching us. Have you
ever thought that ants might be doing math? Learn what biologist
Stephen Pratt is finding out about about one very tiny species of
ants.
(Content Info |
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Vol 17 |
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Stinging Mystery
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It's a mystery, at least until you try to guess what animal children
book author Conrad Storad is describing at the beginning of this
episode. Joining Conrad is physiologist Michael Quinlan. Together
they give us all the gory details behind this desert dwelling animal.
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Vol 18 |
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Watching Grass Grow
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Travel to Northern Arizona to the research site of ecologist Stan
Feath
and learn what he has learned from two native grasses. Who would have
thought so much could be learned from these simple plants and the
microscopic ecosystem that is part of their success. We also learn how
Sleepy Grass got its nickname and the secret of why a fungus found in
grasses could end up helping humans.
(Content Info |
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Vol 19 |
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Fire and Life
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Could fire be an important thing for life on Earth? Would Earth be the
same without fire? These are just a few of the many questions we have
for fire researcher Stephen Pyne about fire and its role with
life. Did we also mention his battle with a dragon? If you have a
burning desire to learn the answers to these questions, tune in.
(Content Info |
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Vol 20 |
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When Good Cells Go Bad
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What happens when good cells go bad? In this program Dr. Biology talks
with cell biologist Michael Berens about cells and why they
sometimes go bad. Could it be the genes and if it is a genetic breakdown
could the new world of translational genomics hold the key to new
treatments?
(Content Info |
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Vol 21 |
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You Say Dirt, I Say Soil
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What could possibly be the difference between a cup of dirt and a cup of
soil? Dr. Biology talks with microbiologist Ferran Garcia-Pichel
about why he avoids the dirty word and prefers to say soil. Could it be
there is more in a cup of dirt - excuse me a cup of soil than meets the
eye?
(Content Info |
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Vol 22 |
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Tiny Matter
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It turns out that scale matters when it comes to tiny objects in the
nano world. How tiny are we talking about? The nano world has objects
billions of times smaller than what we normally see with our eyes.
Physicist and nanobiologist Stuart Lindsay talks about
nanotechnology and what might be possible in the future using these tiny
objects.
(Content Info |
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Try This Math Activity |
Vol 23 |
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Bee Movie Maker
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Bee Movies are not just for Hollywood. Dr. Biology catches up with bee
movie maker and neurobiologist Brian Smith who uses film and
video to unlock the mystery behind bees and how they sense and
communicate with the environment. This movie director may not bee
up for an Academy Award, but he will let you in on the life of bees
including bee vomit and their interesting dance steps. Bees Dance?
(Content Info |
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Part 1 - 26:08 |
Part 2 - 19:54 |
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NSDL
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Have you ever wished for a place on the Web where you could find quality
science content that you can count on and trust? Your wish has been
granted. Learn about the National Science Digital Library and all
the projects and resources created just for science, technology,
engineering and math. It's as close to one-stop shopping for learning
materials and activities as one can find on the Web today.
(Content Info |
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Jump to NSDL |
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Cell CAT Scans
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Dr. Biology travels to the National Center for X-ray Tomography in
Berkeley California to learn about a new microscope being built by cell
biologist Carolyn Larabell
and a team of scientists that provides a new way to look inside cells.
Using a building sized instrument called a synchrotron for its light
source the XM2, as it is called, uses X-rays to look inside cells - in
fact it is so new it is the only one of its kind in the world!
(Content Info |
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Hulking Biology
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When you think of the comic character the Hulk, you think BIG and that's
what Dr. Biology does in this episode- he learns about a building-size
instrument being used by a group of scientists. This monster instrument
is called a synchrotron and is an important part of the XM2 microscope
that is being built to look inside cells in a new way. Find out what
biophysicist Gerry McDermott has to say about this powerful tool
and also its link to the Hulk. Really there is a connection!
(Content Info |
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Vol 27 |
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Birds of a Feather
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Listen in while Dr. Biology talks with two leading Arizona bird experts.
Biologist Dave Pearson and Audubon Environmental Educator
Cathy Wise
let us in on these amazing animals. After listening to these two
birders, as they call them selves, you will want to try out birding
yourself. Did we mention the Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle? Let's just
say, be glad you're not a monkey living in Philippines.
(Content Info |
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Vol 28 |
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Panda-monium
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hold a baby Giant Panda
in your lap? Listen in while Dr. Biology talks with two scientists who
have gotten up close and personal with Pandas. Andrew Smith is a
returning guest and WEI Fuwen is a visiting scientist from China
that has been studying pandas in the wild. He has even caught the sounds
of these elusive animals in the wild.
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| Length - 29:52) |
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Math Biology
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Dr. Biology visits with two young mathematicians that also have a love
for biology. Cassie Pawling and Genevieve Toutain talk
about how their passion for numbers have blended with biology as well as
how they have gotten where they are and future plans. Be sure to listen
in if for no other reason than to learn some great math tricks you can
use to impress friends and family including some mind boggling mind
reading?
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| Length - 30:53) |
Vol 30 |
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Spider Man Meets Spider-Man
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World expert arachnologist Norman Platnick sits down with Dr.
Biology to talk about his favorite eight legged animal. Sometimes scary
to people, learn what the world might be like without spiders and if the
current action hero Tobey Maguire is actually afraid of the animal who
made him famous.
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| Length - 28:51) |
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Spiderwomen
What would have happened if poor Miss Muffet had not been frightened
away by the spider that sat down beside her? Dr. Biology talks with two
scientists that certainly were not frightened away by spiders. Listen in
as biologists Eileen Hebets and Lisa Taylor talk about
their passion for these cool creatures.
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| Length - 32:16) |
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Wickedly Cool Plants *
Dr. Biology and his co-host Taylor Cheatham from Dunbar
Elementary School explore some of the more unusual plants of the desert
and beyond. The pair interview biologist Raul Gutierrez who has
been studying Devil's Claw. If that is not a wickedly cool name - what
is? There is even talk of some plants eating insects. Let's hope they
don't get an appetite for larger animals.
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| Length - 25:37) |
Vol 33 |
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Iridescence: Nature's
Spectacular Colors
You may not know the name or how it works, but iridescent color is
common in Nature. From butterflies to birds and even fish you can see
examples of these eye-popping colors. Dr. Biology sits down with
physicist Peter Vukusic to talk about iridescence and science
behind these spectacular colors.
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| Length - 34:39) |
Vol 34 |
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Feather Biology *
Dr. Biology and his co-host Brian Varela from Dunbar Elementary
School get a close-up view of bird feathers. The pair interview
biologist Kevin McGraw an expert on animals coloration who
studies birds to unlock their secrets. They learn about the many ways
birds use their feathers. What they find out might surprise you.
(Content Info |
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| Length - 30:32) |
Vol 35 |
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Mystery of the Dying Coral
Reefs
Dr. Biology and his guest, taxonomist Diana Lipscomb, dive into
the mystery of why coral reefs around the world are dying. With no
untouched reefs left today the possibility of losing this important
marine life and habitat is real. Learn how taxonomy is being used to
solve the mystery and possibly save these beautiful and important
ecosystems.
(Content Info |
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| Length - 32:45) |
Vol 36 |
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Ant Farm *
Other than the rare chocolate covered ant, why would we want to farm
ants? Dr. Biology and his co-host Itzany Mendez from Dunbar
Elementary School look into lives of these interesting animals. The two
talk with PhD graduate student Rebecca Clark and learn some
pretty cool things including how to build a slick ant farm using two
music CD cases.
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| Length - 30:20) |
Vol 37 |
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Life & Building E.
T.
What is life and how do biologists decide if something is living or
non-living? Dr. Biology visits with physicist Paul Davies and
microbiologist Ferran Garcia-Pichel. They talk about life,
extreme life forms (extremophiles), and the possibility of life on other
planets. Listen in as they build their own E.T. and wonder if maybe,
just maybe, we might all actually be E.T.
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| Length - 32:48) |
Vol 38 |
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A Visit to NSF
Hitting the road again, Dr. Biology checks out the Biological Division
of the National Science Foundation. He visits with the Dr. James
Collins the person overseeing all the research funding for the
biological area at NSF. Learn how your tax dollars are being used and
the cool things that NSF funds that you may not have known about.
(Content Info |
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| Length - 28:50) |
Vol 39 |
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Secrets of Desert Plants
On a hot summer day in the desert, temperatures are often hotter than
110 degrees F (43 degrees C). If the heat is not bad enough, there can
be weeks and months without a drop of rain. How do desert plants like
the Saguaro Cactus survive in such difficult conditions? Dr. Biology
talks with Tina Wilson from the Desert Botanical Garden in
Phoenix Arizona to get the story behind plants that keep their cool in
the desert.
(Content Info |
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| Length - 30:00) |
Vol 40 |
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Ouch- Body Defense and
Repair *
It can start with a paper cut, or bruise, sometimes it might be a cold
or the flu that triggers your body defense and repair system. Listen in
as Dr. Biology and Co-host Ramon Santos from Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Elementary learn more about how our bodies can repair themselves even
while we sleep. Guest biologist Doug Lake talks about body
repair, our immune system and how it might be used to treat cancer.
(Content Info |
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| Length - 24:56) |
Vol 41 |
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Pollen - Nature's Tiny Clues
Pollen and sneezing go together like Spring and fresh flowers in bloom.
And even though pollen gets a bad reputation, it is actually a powerful
tool in crime scene investigation (CSI), as well as anthropology,
underwater archeology, and oil and coal exploration. Dr. Biology gets a
chance to visit with palynologist Vaughn Bryant to learn more
about pollen including its sweet connection to honey.
(Content Info |
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| Length - 27:55) |
Vol 42 |
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Mud Science - Healing
with Clays *
Do you remember playing with mud as a child? Maybe you still do enjoy
making a mud pie or two. It turns out mud, or to be correct clays show
promise for treating and maybe curing some diseases. Listen in as
co-host Marissa Henderson and Dr. Biology learn more about the
amazing properties of some clays from microbiologist Shelley Haydel.
(Content Info |
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| Length - 30:29) |
Vol 43 |
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Cataglyphis
Versus Saharabot
Imagine a David and Goliath battle between a tiny desert
dwelling ant and a monster robot. What can we learn from these two
unlikely characters? Dr. Biology gets the chance to talk with biologist
Rüdiger Wehner about his amazing study subject
Cataglyphis fortis and his robot incarnation. Did we
mention these ants do geometry - maybe you could use one as a
tutor?
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Transcript |
Length - 31:53) |
Vol 44 |
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The Other Marine Biologist
*
When many people hear the words "marine biology" they think of
oceans and the things that live in oceans and seas. What most
people do not know is there is an area of biology that studies marine
life found in lakes, rivers, and streams. Co-host Michael Saxon and Dr.
Biology catch up with limnologist James Elser to learn more about these
other marine biologists. Along the way they learn about, fantastic
places, evolution and a
new computer game called evoSpore.
(Content Info |
Transcript |
Length - 31:30) |
Vol 45 |
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Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star
- Part 1
Dr. Biology sits down with biologist E. O. Wilson to talk about science, his
writing including his book, Superorganism, and future new novel, as
well as his art. Along the way they discuss the
Encyclopedia of Life web project
and a very cool outdoor activity called a "Bioblitz."
(Content
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| Length - 29:30) |
Vol 46 |
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Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star
- Part 2
Dr. Biology continues his conversation with biologist Ed Wilson.
Just what does it take to be a great scientist? What would he do to
encourage students to become scientists? These are just a few of the
things we learn in this show as well as what Ed Wilson would do or be if
he were not a biologist. Some of the answers might surprise you.
(Content
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| Length - 21:30) |
Vol 47 |
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Is There a Jaguar in My
Backyard?
Could these shy cats be living in Southern Arizona? Dr. Biology learns
about these amazing animals from wildlife biologist Emil McCain. The two
talk about the Borderlands Jaguar Detection Project and how two
long-time hunters became the biggest fans and supporters for Jaguar
habitat.
(Content
Info | Transcript
| Length - 29:42) |
Vol 48 |
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Oh No, Not Exercise!
It's that time of year when those that have not been exercising think
about starting their new routine, but is all exercise the same? Do you
need to run five miles every day to get in shape and be healthy? Dr.
Biology has a chance to sit down after a workout session to talk about
exercise and kids with metabolic biologist Gabriel Shaibi. What
he and a group of researchers found might surprise you.
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Length - 30:14) |
Vol 49 |
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Flora Delaterre - Plant Detective
It's the mysteries of plants that has detective Flora Delaterre
(a.k.a. Beth Judy)pounding the beat. She travels the world investigating
how some plants are used as medicines. Dr. Biology and high school
students learn about plants that can do everything from making your
stomach ache feel better to treating cancer.
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Length - 19:37) |
Vol 50 |
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New Species Hunters
From high on top of the Tepui mountains in South America and into
the depths of the Pacific Ocean, Vicki Funk and
Richard Pyle search the globe looking for new plants and
animals. Dr. Biology has a chance to learn some interesting things about
exploring for new species - like what is the Smithsonian Diet and how
to lighten the mood when surrounded by hundreds of sharks.
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Length - 30:00) |
Vol 51 |
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ask_a_biologist_vol_051.mp3 |
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Evolution of Bird Flight
To fly like a bird. It's the dream of many people - being able to soar in the air without a
plane or other device. But have birds always been masters of the sky?
Dr. Biology talks with ornithologist Ken Dial about the
evolution of bird flight and what he and other scientists have learned
with the help from some modern baby dinosaurs (birds).
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Length - 29:35) |
Vol 52 |
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MP3 download >
ask_a_biologist_vol_052.mp3 |
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Keeping Your
Cool - Thermoregulation
After a long hot summer it seemed like a good time to see how some
animals keep cool in extreme heat and stay warm when it is freezing
outside. One animal even uses fiber optics to stay warm when the
temperatures are below zero. Dr. Biology
talks with biologist Dale DeNardo and
engineer and thermographic artist Arno Vlooswijk about
what's hot and what's not when it comes to thermoregulation.
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Length - 29:01) |
Vol 53 |
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ask_a_biologist_vol_053.mp3 |
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Bats, Bones and Biology
Here is something special you can add to your trick-or-treating this
year. Find out if there are vampire bats waiting to drink your blood -
or if we really have a funny bone in
our body? These are just a few of the things Dr. Biology and his
guests Rebecca Fisher and Elizabeth Hagen talk
about on this show. You can even listen to some real bat chatter.
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Length - 30:47) |
Vol 54 |
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MP3 download >
ask_a_biologist_vol_054.mp3 |
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Talking Science
What happens when Dr. Biology sits down to talk with science reporter
Robert Krulwich? He learns why the reporter is one of
the best at communicating complex subjects. Listen as the two talk about
the craft of radio, film, and new media formats.
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Length - 30:55) |
Vol 55 |
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MP3 download >
ask_a_biologist_vol_055.mp3 |
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