SciFri Radio: Online Culture

SciFri Radio: Online Privacy
Does it sometimes seem like the web sites you visit know a little too much about you? Ira and guests talk about privacy online. Plus, Facebook -...

SciFri Radio: Persuasive Technologies
How can devices, environments, or computer programs be designed to change how people behave? We'll talk about the field of 'persuasive technology.'

SciFri Radio: Six Degrees
Chances are you've heard of the 'small world' idea of six degrees of separation. But is it correct?

SciFri Radio: Green Energy at Google
In this segment, Ira talks with the 'alternative energy czar' for web giant Google about the company's plan to give a boost to green energy.

SciFri Radio: Online Office Applications
Hear about a new suite of office programs -- running in your web browser.

SciFri Radio: New FCC Rules Give Consumers More Choice
Will new rules for 'open access' change the wireless landscape?

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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: Online Culture

Newsbrief: Ask Ira: Science of Wiretapping
A new law extends the government's authority to wiretap without a warrant. We look at the technology of tapping.

SciFri Videos: Online Culture

Video: Virtual Worlds
While Ira was on the air chatting about virtual worlds, his avatar made a visit to Second Life to meet listeners. More than 100 avatars turned out...