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SciFri Radio: A New Species, or Just Small Humans?
The discovery of unusual skeletal remains on the islands of Palau suggests that the so-called 'hobbits' found several years ago in Indonesia may...
SciFri Radio: Mapping Human Genetic Diversity
We'll talk about a new study that looks at genetic variation across different populations and uses that information to trace the migration of the...
SciFri Radio: Amir Aczel 'The Jesuit and the Skull'
In this segment, Ira talks with author Amir Aczel about his new book 'The Jesuit and the Skull, a biography of priest and scientist Pierre Teilhard...
SciFri Radio: The Body Farm
A talk with "Body Farm" founder and forensic anthropologist Bill Bass.
SciFri Radio: New Fossil Find
New fossil finds shake up the human family tree.
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SciFri guest Aaron Rowe explains the advantages of smaller spacecraft: Listen. Find out about a new development in the micro craft design--a material that can change color depending on whether the craft is in sun or shadow to reflect or absorb light. Listen to Rowe.
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Ethanol isn't all about corn. SciFri guest David Blume suggests fuel from cattails. Listen here. They also clean the water and grow like weeds. Learn more.
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A positive drug test may not mean doping, according to SciFri guest Donald Berry. Berry said that the drug test being used to evaluate athletes has not been evaluated properly--it's not clear what its margin of error is. Listen to Berry explain. Ira asked why the doping test is not more scientific and this is what Berry said: Listen here.
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New research explains why cranberry juice may ward off urinary tract infections. The berry beverage was shown to prevent disease-causing bacteria from attaching to urinary tract cells in the body.
Newsbrief: After A Fight, Rooks Go To Their Mates For A Beak Rub
After a fight, the opponents fly to their mates for consolation.
Newsbrief: Material Girls
Young female chimps were spotted making spears for hunting.
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Video: Macaque Research
On April 13, 2007, Ira spoke with the playwright of and science advisor for the play "Serendib," which tells the story of scientists studying...
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Video: The Body Farm
In 1992, Ira investigated how forensic anthropologists solve crimes using bugs. Plus, take a tour of "The Body Farm." Beware: it is as gruesome as...
New York: The New Windy City? -- New York is certainly known for its hot air, by anyone who's bought a piece of the Brooklyn Bridge... (more) 
