Science Update » Weekly Show http://www.scienceupdate.com/category/weekly-show/ Quirky, entertaining and informative, the weekly Science Update Podcast bundles five of Science Update’s award-winning 60-second radio shows together with insightful commentary from one of our producers. Since 1988, Science Update has covered the latest discoveries in science, technology, and medicine and has answered listeners' science questions. Phone your question in to our toll-free answer line, 1-800-WHY-ISIT (949-4748) or submit it via our website, scienceupdate.com. Science Update is produced by AAAS, the world’s largest general scientific society, and is syndicated on radio stations throughout the United States. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:27:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Each Science Update Podcast contains five brief yet satisfying stories on the latest discoveries in science, technology and medicine, from aardvarks to zygotes, and, every now and then, aardvark zygotes. 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We also answer your science questions and even say your name on the air (unless you'd really rather we didn't) and send you a highly collectible Science Update "Smarten Up" mug. The Science Update family of radio shows and podcasts is produced by AAAS, the world's largest general scientific society. Those who prefer their podcasts daily should check out the Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition. Podcast for 25 May 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/0XqzjRmGRfA/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-25-may-2012/#comments Sat, 26 May 2012 01:19:58 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-25-may-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-25-may-2012/feed/ 0 Biology,Medicine & Health,Microbiology,Plants & Agriculture,Social & Behavioral Sciences,Wildlife FARM SCIENCE - Does exposure to farms and forests stave off asthma and allergies? How to combat viruses with pigs. And why milk goes sour faster than other beverages. FARM SCIENCE - Does exposure to farms and forests stave off asthma and allergies? How to combat viruses with pigs. And why milk goes sour faster than other beverages. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-25-may-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120525_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 11 May 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/EtJEB6Mhsw8/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-11-may-2012/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 23:27:02 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-11-may-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-11-may-2012/feed/ 0 Acoustics & Sound,Animal Behavior,Biology,Climate & Weather,Paleontology & Dinosaurs,Plants & Agriculture,Social & Behavioral Sciences,Wildlife BIRDS & DINOSAURS - Scientists discover T. Rex's feathered cousin, did dino gas warm the ancient earth? And giant fleas that may have pestered the prehistoric giants. Also: why the amorous pursuits of an Australian bird has turned it into a horticultur... BIRDS & DINOSAURS - Scientists discover T. Rex's feathered cousin, did dino gas warm the ancient earth? And giant fleas that may have pestered the prehistoric giants. Also: why the amorous pursuits of an Australian bird has turned it into a horticulturalist, and how ravens keep track of friend and foe. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/05/podcast-for-11-may-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120511_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 27 April 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/srq-INek4Og/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-27-april-2012/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:33:47 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-27-april-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-27-april-2012/feed/ 0 Astronomy & Space,Biology,Engineering & Technology,Geology Why some planets are on the run. How to harpoon a comet. And counting penguins from space. Why some planets are on the run. How to harpoon a comet. And counting penguins from space. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-27-april-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120427_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 20 April 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/usKkDUnTiiU/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-20-april-2012/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:42:51 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-20-april-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-20-april-2012/feed/ 0 Acoustics & Sound,Animal Behavior,Anthropology,Biology,Brain Science,Political Science,Social & Behavioral Sciences,Wildlife SOUND SCIENCE - Can sounds influence dreams? Emotional similarities between music and speech. Does a deeper voice lead people to vote for a political candidate? Baboons that recognize words. And baby goats with accents. SOUND SCIENCE - Can sounds influence dreams? Emotional similarities between music and speech. Does a deeper voice lead people to vote for a political candidate? Baboons that recognize words. And baby goats with accents. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-20-april-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120420_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 13 April 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/EDsqJ-eCZ8U/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-13-april-2012/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:20:22 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-13-april-2012/

Vincent Van Gogh often painted sunflowers, as depicted in this painting by Paul Gauguin. (The Yorck Project/Wikimedia Commons)

]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-13-april-2012/feed/ 0 Astronomy & Space,Biology,Chemistry,Climate & Weather,Geology,Materials Science CHEMISTRY & LIFE - What 2-billion-year-old raindrop fossils can tell us about conditions on the early earth. What science is revealing about the artwork of Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent Van Gogh. And a breakthrough in materials science technology yield... CHEMISTRY & LIFE - What 2-billion-year-old raindrop fossils can tell us about conditions on the early earth. What science is revealing about the artwork of Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent Van Gogh. And a breakthrough in materials science technology yields plastic that can repair itself. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-13-april-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120413_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 6 April 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/QDj-iOvsIgc/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-6-april-2012/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:19:51 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-6-april-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-6-april-2012/feed/ 0 Children & Families,Medicine & Health,Social & Behavioral Sciences MEDICINE - A promising new drug that could work on all types of cancer. New evidence linking antibiotic use to asthma. Also, a test that takes the guesswork out of choosing the right antibiotic when one is needed. And, MEDICINE - A promising new drug that could work on all types of cancer. New evidence linking antibiotic use to asthma. Also, a test that takes the guesswork out of choosing the right antibiotic when one is needed. And, how your biological clock affects your health. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/04/podcast-for-6-april-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120406_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 30 March 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/a6LLBsqhOnU/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-30-march-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:22:43 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-30-march-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-30-march-2012/feed/ 0 Computer Science,Medicine & Health,Social & Behavioral Sciences GERMS & PEOPLE - Does opening the windows spread germs around? Why health-related websites may be scaring people unnecessarily. And, how the heart burns fat. GERMS & PEOPLE - Does opening the windows spread germs around? Why health-related websites may be scaring people unnecessarily. And, how the heart burns fat. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-30-march-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120330_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 23 March 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/OEISEFQFsWY/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-23-march-2012/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:20:13 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-23-march-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-23-march-2012/feed/ 0 Acoustics & Sound,Animal Behavior,Anthropology,Archaeology,Biology,Brain Science,Environment & Conservation,Genetics & Evolution,Paleontology & Dinosaurs,Plants & Agriculture,Social & Behavioral Sciences,Wildlife EVOLUTION & EXTINCTION - What really happened to Australia's missing megafauna, how carnivores lost their sweet tooth, why lovelorn fruit flies resort to alcohol, strategic miscarriages in monkeys, and a new frog species is discovered in plain sight. EVOLUTION & EXTINCTION - What really happened to Australia's missing megafauna, how carnivores lost their sweet tooth, why lovelorn fruit flies resort to alcohol, strategic miscarriages in monkeys, and a new frog species is discovered in plain sight. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-23-march-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120323_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 16 March 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/ywVL7mbjYlg/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-16-march-2012/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:56:29 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-16-march-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-16-march-2012/feed/ 0 Anthropology,Biology,Chemistry,Children & Families,Engineering & Technology,Environment & Conservation,Mathematics,Microbiology,Social & Behavioral Sciences SCIENCE OF SOCIETY - Do wealthier people tend to have fewer scruples? The social costs of mass incarceration. Seeing-eye smartphones for the blind. And, new evidence calls an accepted tenet of science into question. Also: how to make plastic from plants. SCIENCE OF SOCIETY - Do wealthier people tend to have fewer scruples? The social costs of mass incarceration. Seeing-eye smartphones for the blind. And, new evidence calls an accepted tenet of science into question. Also: how to make plastic from plants. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-16-march-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120316_sciup_pod.mp3 Podcast for 9 March 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScienceUpdatePodcast/~3/IExpyfDAtv8/ http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-9-march-2012/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:15:44 +0000 scienceupdate@scienceupdate.com (AAAS, The Science Society) http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-9-march-2012/ ]]> http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-9-march-2012/feed/ 0 Animal Behavior,Anthropology,Biology,Engineering & Technology,Medicine & Health,Nutrition & Food Science,Social & Behavioral Sciences NEW MEDICINE - A rare mutation that protects people from diabetes and cancer. How the pancreas "tastes" sugar. And a new implantable microchip that delivers an osteoporosis drug. Also: chimpanzees may yawn for the same reason humans do. NEW MEDICINE - A rare mutation that protects people from diabetes and cancer. How the pancreas "tastes" sugar. And a new implantable microchip that delivers an osteoporosis drug. Also: chimpanzees may yawn for the same reason humans do. Science Update no http://www.scienceupdate.com/2012/03/podcast-for-9-march-2012/http://audio.scienceupdate.com/podcast/120309_sciup_pod.mp3 Copyright 2011 AAAS, The Science Society. For Personal Use OnlyAAAS, The Science SocietynonadultEach Science Update Podcast contains five brief yet satisfying stories on the latest discoveries in science, technology and medicine, from aardvarks to zygotes, and, every now and then, aardvark zygotes. We also answer your science questions and even say