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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
iTunes Ratings
70 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
70 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.
60-Second Earth
Latest release on Feb 23, 2015
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
Rank #1: 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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Rank #2: Hurricanes Move Away from Equator with Expanding Tropics
Since the 1970s the locations where tropical cyclones (hurricanes and typhoons) reach their maximum intensities have shifted toward both poles at a rate of about 35 miles per decade. David Biello reports
May 15 2014
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Rank #3: Moon Base Work Yields Clean Steel Process
A new method to make steel using electricity rather than flame could produce virtually no carbon emissions. David Biello reports
May 13 2013
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Rank #4: The Curious Case of Bees
Honeybees: A European import vital to food production--or are they? David Biello reports
Apr 02 2009
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Rank #5: Who's Paying the Price for Global Warming?
U.S. taxpayers have so far borne the brunt of climate change costs. David Biello reports
May 19 2013
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Rank #6: Can America's Trains Go High-Speed?
The government is pushing for it, but are high speed trains even possible in the U.S.? David Biello reports
Jun 25 2009
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Rank #7: Plastic Bags Litter Seafloor
A new survey reveals that trash from our activities on land litters the bottom of the ocean, from shallow to deep. David Biello reports
Jun 09 2013
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Rank #8: Give Thanks for Methods to Cut Back on Wasted Food
The world wastes more food than all of sub-Saharan Africa produces. Can that be stopped? David Biello reports
Nov 27 2011
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Rank #9: 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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Rank #10: Does Solar Power Need a Revolution?
Some argue that major technical breakthroughs are needed to make electricity from sunshine cheap. Are they right? David Biello reports
Mar 21 2010
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Rank #11: Teaching Bankers about Climate Change
Why is HSBC teaching its employees about global warming? David Biello reports
Feb 06 2011
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Rank #12: Does Drilling for Electricity Make Sense?
Harnessing Earth's heat to make electricity is an underrated renewable resource. David Biello reports
Feb 14 2011
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Rank #13: Climate Change Getting Worse by the Minute
The world is not on track to reduce, or even restrain global warming. David Biello reports
Jun 16 2013
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Rank #14: Climate Change Alters Soil Bacteria Distribution
A warmer planet means that heat-seeking microbes will elbow out those that prefer life a bit more chilly, with unknown effects on the planet's ecology. Karen Hopkin reports
Jul 07 2013
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Rank #15: Global Warming Beliefs
How we perceive the future of our Earth may depend on an individual's view of nature and on their own human nature. Christie Nicholson reports
Aug 02 2009
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Rank #16: 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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Rank #17: Is There a Formula for Better Cities?
Mathematical rules could allow for better city planning, David Biello reports
Jun 30 2013
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Rank #18: Where's the Best Place to Put a Wind Farm?
It's not just where it's windiest, according to new research. David Biello reports
Jul 14 2013
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Rank #19: How to Prevent Another Fukushima Explosion
A new material for protecting nuclear fuel could cut down on the risk of explosions. David Biello reports
Jul 28 2013
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Rank #20: Desert Shrubs Could Suck Up Carbon
Planting the shrub jatropha in arid regions worldwide could sequester enough carbon to offset the annual CO2 pollution of China, the E.U. and the U.S. combined. David Biello reports
Aug 04 2013
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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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iTunes Ratings
70 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.