Friday, December 21st, 2007
Looking Back on 2007 Science
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?
Guests
Joe Palca
Science Correspondent
National Public Radio
Washington, DC
Joanne Silberner
Health Policy Correspondent
National Public Radio
Washington, DC
Elizabeth Shogren
Reporter, National Desk
National Public Radio
Washington, DC
Related Links
- Discover: Top 100 Science Stories of 2007
- Time: Top 10 Scientific Discoveries
- National Geographic News: Top Ten News Stories of 2007
- Nature:News 2007
Segment produced by:Karin Vergoth
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