SciFri Radio: Civil Engineering

SciFri Radio: Rep. Roscoe Bartlett On Grid Security
The Maryland congresman discusses our electrical grid and how to make it more secure.

SciFri Radio: Paint the Town White
Replacing dark roofing and pavement with lighter, more reflective materials could reduce temperatures in cities and offset significant quantities...

SciFri Radio: The Disappearing Mississippi Delta
Rising sea levels and not enough sediment replenishment may make much of the Mississippi Delta 'drown' by the year 2100, according to a new study.

SciFri Radio: Wind Energy Potential
A new report says wind turbines have the potential to supply all the world's energy needs.

SciFri Radio: Home-Run Physics
The new Yankee Stadium has been accused of being too home-run happy. We'll take a look at the physics of the ballpark, and the combination of...

SciFri Radio: What's a Smart Grid?
There's been plenty of attention paid in recent weeks to the idea of rebuilding our nation's electric infrastructure using new technologies. But...

SciFri Radio: Secret of the Pyramid
We know who built the Great Pyramid of Egypt, but we still don't know HOW it was done. In this segment, we'll talk about theories of the Great...

SciFri Radio: Solar Energy Store
Looking to get energy from the sun? We'll hear about a new retail store for solar energy enthusiasts opening in Pennsylvania.

SciFri Radio: Levees and Hurricanes
How did cities along the coast weather Hurricane Gustav -- and can New Orleans residents can rest any easier in the face of coming storms?

SciFri Radio: Traffic
Are you a late merger? You might be on to something. Ira speaks with Tom Vanderbilt, author of 'Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It...

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Newsbrief: Your House, Only Better
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