Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast http://grokscience.wordpress.com All the Science Fit to Air....and Some That's Not! Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:49:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/9a1507bcec8880503cfbb560b10e2a37?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast http://grokscience.wordpress.com Estimation http://grokscience.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/estimation/ http://grokscience.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/estimation/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:48:07 +0000 grokscience http://grokscience.wordpress.com/?p=937 ]]>

HowManyLicksHow many people are having sex at this instant? How many piano tuners are in the city of Chicago? How can we come up with reasonable estimates to questions like these?  On this program, Dr. Aaron Santos discussed how to estimate anything.

Where’s the owl when you need him… ;)

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Colin_Dickey_smallThe human skull has fascinated those interested in the inner workings of the human mind, even to the point of stealing skulls from the grave. On this program, Colin Dickey discussed the practice of Cranioklepty.

What about the gluteus maximus… ;)

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Stars jac.inddThe vast number of stars in the night sky exhibit the full panoply of stellar life stages. On this program, Dr. Ken Croswell discussed the lives of stars.

Don’t they all retire to Vegas? ;)

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best-american-science-writing-2009-jesse-cohen-paperback-cover-artThe rapid developments in science and technology are made easier to follow by excellent science writing.  On this program, Jesse Cohen discussed the Best American Science Writing for 2009.

Too bad I can’t read… ;)

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SCHINH_auWith the rapid advances in genetic technology, the history of the genetic revolution is often forgotten. On this program, James Schwartz discussed the history of the gene from Darwin to DNA.

What about Lamarck? ;)

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home-faceEating a sustainable diet involves moving closer to the source of the nutrients. But, is this possible in most of our diets? On this program, Terry Walters discussed establishing a clean food diet.

Why is my food dirty? ;)

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539wUranium may be the most important element that shaped the history of the 20th century.  On this program, Dr. Amir Aczel discussed Uranium Wars.

What about Uniquadium? ;)

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tomEnergy produced using solar technology can be credited to the consumer under new net metering policies. On this program, Tom Djokovich discussed solar energy technology and net metering.

Can they meter my ennui? ;)

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wbaTechnology drives much of the development of human society and economy. Yet, little attention is given to how technological innovations arise. On this program, Prof. W. Brian Arthur discussed the nature of technology.

Where’s Ron Popeil? ;)

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ChrisDana_100x120Living with paralysis is a challenge for affected individuals. On this program, Joseph Canose discussed new research and support for paralysis.

Modern art is a challenge for me… ;)

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