TOPIC podcasts![Rita Wright, who also specializes in ceramics, partially excavated a kiln in Pakistan. [Credit: Rita Wright]](http://scienceline.org/_s/files/2008/02/wright.jpg) Rita Wright, who also specializes in ceramics, partially excavated a kiln in Pakistan. [Credit: Rita Wright]
Digging up the PastIn an audio profile, archaeologist Rita Wright uncovers the status of women in the field, thousands of years ago and today. By Rachel Mahan, February 8th, 2008 Analysis: New Twist in Stem Cell DebateThe Sound of Science. Listen to one scientist’s perspective on the new development of stem cells from human skin and a discussion about the ethical and political implications. By Christopher Intagliata, December 12th, 2007 Episode 9: The Sound of SciencePets as invasive species: Listen to a discussion about how domestic animals can disrupt ecosystems. By Emily V. Driscoll, November 14th, 2007 Episode 8: The Sound of ScienceListen to a discussion about resilient stowaways that are riding in spaceships. By Emily V. Driscoll, October 17th, 2007 Episode 7: The Sound of ScienceListen to a round table discussion about the ethics of robot warfare. By Emily V. Driscoll, September 12th, 2007 Episode 6: The Sound of ScienceListen to a round table discussion about the ethics of lie detector tests. By Emily V. Driscoll, July 30th, 2007 Episode 5: The Sound of ScienceWhat is causing dengue fever to spread? How scientists hope to develop an HIV vaccine. Why a ‘goldilocks’ planet is not ‘just right’ for life. By Emily V. Driscoll, July 2nd, 2007 Episode 4: The Sound of ScienceWhat is salt pollution? Highlights from a recent stem cell meeting. New findings show the importance of bees. By Emily V. Driscoll, May 28th, 2007 Episode 3: The Sound of ScienceHow is the tracking technology in passports used in other ways? Science is letting kids play with snow all year round. Ancient viruses lie dormant in frozen lakes. By Emily V. Driscoll, April 22nd, 2007 Episode 2: The Sound of ScienceWhy did Congress move daylight savings time? Sophisticated recording devices might be placed in our national parks. A teenage girl benefits from gastric bypass surgery. By Emily V. Driscoll, March 25th, 2007 |
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