SciFri Radio: General Agriculture

SciFri Radio: 'Fields of Fuel' Film Looks at Biodiesel
Ira talks with the director of 'Fields of Fuel,' a film about biofuels making its debut next week at the Sundance Film Festival.

Particles of Science

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

Tweets from Mars

Mars addict? Read the latest mini-updates from the Mars Phoenix Lander through Twitter. Get your fix here.

Talking about Climate

Montclair State University hosted a panel called "The Environment and Sustainability, the Next 100 Years"--watch Ira, Michael Oppenheimer and others sound off on climate change.

Live Maps

Last month, Microsoft rolled out a few upgrades its mapping service Live Maps--including new and improved 3D views and RSS feeds for neighborhoods. It's worth checking out.

SciFri Newsbriefs: General Agriculture

Newsbrief: Lousey Death
Pink salmon populations are careening towards collapse--but this time fishing isn't the cause.

SciFri Videos: General Agriculture

Video: Gardening in Alaska
How do plants grow in the land of the midnight sun? Science Friday visited a greenhouse in Denali National Park to find out what it takes to...

Video: Bird of a Different Feather
Are all turkeys created equal? Maybe not. A growing number of Americans are forking over hundreds of dollars for "heritage turkeys" for their...

Video: Your Video: Blue Dog Greens
Travel to Bangor, Michigan to meet organic farmer Dennis Wilcox. Find out where those mixed baby greens come from. SciFri listener Brad Kennedy of...

Video: Cheese: Not the Same Mold Story
Science Friday investigates the secret life of cheese. We visited Hendricks Farms and Dairy in Telford, PA--home to award-winning cheese-maker...

Video: Growing Power
Meet Will Allen--a farmer famous for his innovative approach to agriculture. From raising fish in greenhouses to heating with compost, Allen has...