SciFri Radio: Military and Security Technology

SciFri Radio: Nuclear Family Vacation
We'll take a tour of atomic history and visit some of the key locations involved with the development of nuclear weapons.

SciFri Radio: 'Frequency Hopping' Stage Play
Ira talks with the director of a new stage play about the life and work of actress/inventor Hedy Lamarr.

SciFri Radio: DARPA Urban Challenge
Can robots be trusted to safely drive cars on city streets? We'll talk about a recent robot road test.

SciFri Radio: Chinese Moon Mission Launch
This week, China launched Chang'e One, a robotic lunar orbiter. Does the launch mean the start of a new global space race?

Particles of Science

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    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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    Tweets from Mars

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

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    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.

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    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: Military and Security Technology

Newsbrief: A Better Backpack
Over-sized rubberbands can make a 60-pound backpack feel ten pounds lighter.

Newsbrief: Garbage Truck 2.0
Part refinery, part generator, a new portable machine eats trash and makes fuel.

Newsbrief: Just One Word
There may indeed be a great future in plastics. A researcher is working on a recipe for a plastic that dissolves in seawater.

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.

Newsbrief: Insect Attack
Some entomologists worry that insects are an overlooked avenue for terrorist attack.

SciFri Videos: Military and Security Technology


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