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10.09.08

Asia trumping US on science R&D

Federal funding for research has been falling in real terms. Is the nation’s economic edge at stake?

Reporter Peter N. Spotts talks about federal funding for scientific research drying up.

Reporter Peter N. Spotts

10.09.08

E-Science: Massive experiments, global networks

Worldwide computer grids mean even small-timers can contribute to ‘big science.’

Reporter Peter N. Spotts talks about the latest in computer technology that can assist scientists in their work.

Reporter Peter N. Spotts

10.08.08

Wanted: a Prius for the delivery industry

At ‘AltWheels’ expo, inventors bring the hybrid mind-set to gas-guzzling shipping trucks.

Reporter Greg Lamb discusses the inspiration for the AltWheels conference.

Reporter Greg Lamb

10.03.08

How white roofs shine bright green

Reporter Mark Clayton talks about the idea of producing roofs in a lighter color to help cool the planet.

Reporter Mark Clayton

10.02.08

Can we save forests by listening to trees?

Science columnist Robert Cowen talks about trees ability to produce electricity and how that could help us keep them healthy.

Science columnist Robert Cowen

09.25.08

China’s first spacewalk: no cold-war race this time

Reporter Peter N. Spotts gives some historical background on China’s space program.

Reporter Peter N. Spotts

09.17.08

Strange discoveries: cow magnetism and magpie self-identity

Science columnist Robert C. Cowen discusses recent discoveries regarding the evolution of animals and birds.

Science columnist Robert C. Cowen

09.09.08

As a massive atom smasher powers up, ‘Big Science’ moves away from the US

Reporter Peter N. Spotts discusses what scientists will be looking for when they first start up the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland on Wednesday.

Reporter Peter N. Spotts