Recent Programs: Friday, July 18th, 2008

The bio-fueled Earthrace now holds the world record for circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat. Credit: Earthrace team

Hour One- 2pm EDT

Solar Energy Roundup

In this segment, we'll get a sampling of the latest news on solar energy sources, including new developments in technology and energy policy. Plus, what you can do on a small scale to add solar power to your world. audio available (more)

Remembering Michael DeBakey

Pioneering heart surgeon Michael DeBakey died last week at the age of 99. We'll look back on his life and work. audio available (more)

Hour Two-3pm EDT

Stomach Bug May Help Battle Asthma

Could a bacterium thought to be responsible for stomach ulcers help ward off childhood asthma? audio available (more)

Eco-Boat Breaks Speed Record

We'll talk with the skipper of a bio-fueled powerboat named Earthrace, which just broke the record for circumnavigation of the globe. audio available video available (more)

Off-Shore Drilling Pluses and Minuses

In this segment, we'll talk about the realities of offshore oil drilling. How much oil might there be? When would it be available? And what other consequences might offshore drilling have? audio available (more)

Science Friday Archives:

SciFri Blogs

From Ira's Desk: Thank You, Dr. Michael DeBakey -- You meet many important people in my business, scientists, doctors, politicians... (more)

Annette on Energy: And the Winner Is? -- In (more)

On Sustenance: BS of A -- The truth be told, I was a first class boy scout in my youth... (more)

China Watching: Olympic Air Pollution Blues -- The Chinese government has announced it's reducing traffic on the roads of Beijing from July 20th to try and clear the air ahead of the August 8-24 Olympics... (more)

Noteworthy: This Just In

Baseball players beware: Maple baseball bats do not out-perform ash bats at the plate, according to SciFri's baseball bat experts Brian Boltz and Lloyd Smith. Ash bats wear down differently than maple--but neither bat hits the ball farther. Listen

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