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60-Second Earth
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Leading science journalists provide a weekly one-minute report on the science of the environment and the future of energy. Scientific American offers three other podcasts: the daily "60-Second Science" and the weekly "60-Second Psych" as well as "Science Talk." To view all our archived podcasts please visit: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
Leading science journalists provide a weekly one-minute report on the science of the environment and the future of energy. Scientific American offers three other podcasts: the daily "60-Second Science" and the weekly "60-Second Psych" as well as "Science Talk." To view all our archived podcasts please visit: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
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64 RatingsGreat jolt of science
By ArchaeoWebby - Jun 17 2014Like all the 60-Second podcasts, this one is quick and to the point. I love the single topic news presented succinctly.
Science Nibbles
By Eph109 - Feb 27 2012Even if you are trained in science, these are great tid bits to keep your mind fresh.
iTunes Ratings
64 RatingsGreat jolt of science
By ArchaeoWebby - Jun 17 2014Like all the 60-Second podcasts, this one is quick and to the point. I love the single topic news presented succinctly.
Science Nibbles
By Eph109 - Feb 27 2012Even if you are trained in science, these are great tid bits to keep your mind fresh.
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60-Second Earth
Updated 4 days ago
Leading science journalists provide a weekly one-minute report on the science of the environment and the future of energy. Scientific American offers three other podcasts: the daily "60-Second Science" and the weekly "60-Second Psych" as well as "Science Talk." To view all our archived podcasts please visit: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
Can Re-Wilding Work?
Introducing animal analogues of their extinct cousins might help repair otherwise irreparable ecosystem damage. David Biello reports
Apr 24 2011
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The Price of Traffic in China
It's not just the inconveniences of traffic jams that may last for months outside of Beijing, it's also the global climate. David Biello reports
Aug 30 2010
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Turning Coal to Liquid Fuel
The U.S.--and the world--has an abundant supply of coal. So does it make sense to turn it into a replacement for oil? David Biello reports
Mar 27 2009
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Fish Smell Badly in More Acidic Oceans
Some fish living in waters with currently naturally high levels of CO2 lose their sense of smell, and with it their ability to perceive predators—a possible portent to a global situation in the near future. David Biello reports
Apr 14 2014
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Penguin Species Could Be Climate Winner
Although climate change will cause massive disruption, it could benefit some species, such as the Adelie penguin. David Biello reports
Apr 08 2013
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Are Modern Cities for People or Cars?
The cities of the future might be greener, cleaner and more vibrant if people are put before automobiles. David Biello reports
Jun 27 2010
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Happy Earth Day! Welcome to the Anthropocene
Scientists are suggesting that the present day is part of a new era in the planet's history. David Biello reports
Apr 22 2012
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Is the Keystone Pipeline a Shortcut to Catastrophic Climate Change?
The Keystone XL pipeline wouldn't be a major environmental calamity, but oil addiction is. David Biello reports
Feb 19 2012
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Communication Towers Pluck Birds
Almost seven million birds are killed each year when they fly into communication towers. David Biello reports
Jan 30 2013
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A Citizen Scientist Changes Our Understanding of Whales
A woman from Hancock, Maine, discovered that a tourist snapshot of a humpback whale on Flickr matched with photos documented in the Allied Whale research catalogue, providing proof that this whale had traveled 6,000 miles, the longest documented distance of any humpback. Christie Nicholson reports
Oct 31 2010
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Eating the Lionfish
The answer to an invasive fish species in the Atlantic and Caribbean may just be overfishing. David Biello reports
Jul 31 2011
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How Fast Are Himalayan Glaciers Melting?
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change goofs in predicting total meltdown by 2035. But the roof of the world is still losing its icy coat. David Biello reports
Jan 21 2010
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The Jellyfish Menace
Are humans making the oceans fit only for jellyfish? David Biello reports
Nov 20 2009
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Earthquakes Exert Global Influence
An earthquake in Indonesia can mean future tremors in California. David Biello reports
Oct 01 2009
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How Much Energy Do You Waste Charging Your Cell Phone?
Battery chargers are everywhere these days, wasting electricity. California aims to change that. David Biello reports
Jan 29 2012
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Can Trees Save Us from Climate Change?
Trees and other plants suck up carbon dioxide, so we might think planting forests will halt global warming. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. David Biello reports
Apr 24 2009
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Tropical Forests Pay Price for Gold Rush
Desire for gold has made mining in tropical forests financially worthwhile, leading to ecosystem destruction. Cynthia Graber reports
Jan 21 2015
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How Skynet Could Help Save the Planet
Machine-to-machine communication offers an opportunity to make the modern world more energy efficient. David Biello reports
Feb 24 2013
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Cash for Clunkers
Is the government's new plan to pay people to trade in old, inefficient cars and trucks an environmental bane or boon? David Biello reports
May 08 2009
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Could Geoengineering Stop Heat Waves?
Scientists explore whether artificial volcanoes might beat the heat. David Biello reports
Jul 15 2012
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New Map Knows Noise
National Park Service researchers recorded ambient sound from all over the country to find out where there’s still stillness. David Biello reports
Feb 23 2015
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Oil-Eating Microbes Have Worldwide Underground Connections
Life thrives even deep inside Earth and scientists are beginning to suspect extensive connections among those underground environments. David Biello reports
Feb 15 2015
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Siberian Winters See Temp Uptick
The long-term winter warming of Russia’s far north has gotten a boost from industrialization. David Biello reports
Feb 08 2015
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Dig This: China Cuts Coal Production
The biggest single source of global warming pollution actually started to shrink in 2014. David Biello reports
Feb 01 2015
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Is Recycling Worth the Effort?
The value of recycling depends on the material in question and whether all hidden costs and benefits go into the analysis. David Biello reports
Jan 28 2015
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Tropical Forests Pay Price for Gold Rush
Desire for gold has made mining in tropical forests financially worthwhile, leading to ecosystem destruction. Cynthia Graber reports
Jan 21 2015
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Cheap Oil Means Raise the Gas T-Word
Low oil prices present an opportunity to come to grips with our crumbling infrastructure and the cost of climate change. David Biello reports
Jan 12 2015
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Meet the (Newest Known) Beetles!
Researchers announced the discovery of 98 beetle species previously unknown to science. David Biello reports
Dec 30 2014
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Oil Spill Sullies World Heritage Site
The Sundarbans, part of the world's largest mangrove forest and stretching across India and Bangladesh, have been tarnished by a 350,000-liter oil spill. David Biello reports
Dec 22 2014
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Plummeting Petroleum Price Gases Up Global Warming
Good news for gas and oil consumers can be bad news for the environment. David Biello reports
Dec 15 2014
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Movies Can Boost Solar Power
The pattern that stores a film on a Blu-ray disc also can help improve photovoltaics. David Biello reports
Nov 28 2014
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Sun's Magnetic Field Boosts Earth Lightning
When the Sun's magnetic field is pointed away from Earth, lightning strikes in the U.K. go up 50 percent. Christopher Intagliata reports
Nov 24 2014
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Wildlife Crime? There's an App for That
A new tool may help officials crack down on the illegal wildlife trade. David Biello reports
Nov 18 2014
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Protected Areas Get Short Shrift
Protected land and sea areas serve the wildlife within them as well as the humans who live near them. But countries are backtracking on their financial commitments to these vital regions. Steve Mirsky reports
Nov 11 2014
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Clock Ticking on Climate Change Prevention
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 's new synthesis report adds urgency to the need to cut additional greenhouse gas pollution
Nov 02 2014
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Better E-Waste Handling Helps Environment and Health
Plastic-removal machines will enable Ghana's e-waste recoverers to get at valuable metal guts without burning off the exteriors. David Biello reports
Oct 28 2014
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Bottling the Sun's Power on Earth
A breakthrough in fusion could solve the world's energy problems, but remains improbable. David Biello reports
Oct 19 2014
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Ebola Gorilla Vaccine Could Prevent Human Outbreaks
Infected gorillas and chimps butchered for meat may be behind Ebola outbreaks. David Biello reports
Oct 13 2014
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Wildlife Population Plummeted Since 1970
A World Wildlife Fund report estimates losses of 40 percent of all individual land and sea animals, and a 70 percent population crash of all river animals, since 1970. David Biello reports
Oct 05 2014
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People Power Takes Aim at Climate Change
Participlants in the People's Climate March in New York City September 21st hope to persuade world leaders at the U.N. Climate Summit that follows. David Biello reports
Sep 20 2014
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