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Science Friday > Archives > 2003 > April
> April 11, 2003:
Hour Two: Apes in
Crisis / SARS Update / Shuttle Investigation
A new study says apes in West Africa have suffered a drastic decline
in their numbers in the past twenty years, thanks in part to hunting
and the Ebola virus. In fact, the researchers involved say that without
intervention now, generations to come may live in a world without
apes. In this hour, we'll find out more about the problems facing
African gorillas and chimpanzees, and how scientists are trying to
save these animals.
Plus, an update on two ongoing science stories -- Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome and the Columbia shuttle disaster investigation.
Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255, and share
your opinions online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).
Guests:
Peter Walsh
Visiting Research Fellow
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Edward Walsh
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Rochester University
School of Medicine
Infectious Diseases Consultant
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, New York
Richard
Harris
Science Correspondent
National Public Radio
Washington, DC
Books/Articles Discussed:
Related Links:
World Health Organization
SARS information
CDC SARS information
CNN.com - Hunting, virus threaten wild apes - Apr. 6, 2003
Africa's
Apes Are Imperiled, Researchers Warn (washingtonpost.com)
Nature
Science Update: Double threat decimates apes
NASA
- Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew
HSF
- STS-107
SPACE.com
-- Space Shuttle Columbia Special Report
This segment produced by Annette
Heist and Clementine Wallace
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