Looking Back on 2007 Science (broadcast Friday, December 21st, 2007)

How will 2007 be remembered in the science history books? The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Al Gore and the IPCC put climate change in the spotlight this year. In biological research, the discovery that it may be possible to convert skin cells into cells having many of the properties of stem cells made headlines. And while the space shuttle program continued to limp along close to Earth, robotic probes continue to send back impressive finds about the other planets in our solar system.

Join Ira and guests for a look back at the top science stories of the year -- and call in with your favorites. What big stories managed to slip under the radar of the media? Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.