Hot topics in science

By Susannah F. Locke, posted January 2nd, 2008.

Science popularizer extraordinaire Ira Flatow (the host of NPR’s Science Friday) discussed awesome and controversial things science while promoting his new book on the Leonard Lopate show on WNYC December 17. Check out the podcast here.

The two had an insightful and accessible conversation touching on many topics we’ve covered here on Scienceline. If you’re intrigued, check out some of our articles on:
dreams
addiction
alternative energy
nanotechnology in medicine
space exploration
carbon emissions and coral reefs
the stem cell debate

Share: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

Email This

Print This

↑ Back to top

Scienceline's podcast:
Listen here

How many cheeseburgers does Lance Armstrong need to eat?

And we will answer.
This week's inquiry:

Can plastic bottles make me sick? And what the hell is Bisphenol-A?

See previous questions »

This year the US Olympic swim team competed in controversial swimsuits with almost no drag. That, along with steroids, highlights the influence of science on modern sport. Do you think scientific advances should be kept out of sports?

Sign me up for weekly updates from Scienceline!

Hot topics in science

Leave a Comment