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Lindsay Patterson
King crabs poised to invade Antarctic waters
Marine scientist Rich Aronson says that our warming climate will allow king crabs to invade shallow Antarctic waters, where they'll eat vast numbers of soft-shelled creatures. "The world will be a less rich place as this happens," he said.
October 22, 2008
EarthSky broadcast numbers continue to rise
Daily audience of science enthusiasts grows from 12 million to 13 million in the final months of 2008. Read more about EarthSky, the podcast for everyone.
October 15, 2008
Michael Pollan predicts a food culture revolution in the U.S.
Michael Pollan believes we in the U.S. are due for a revolution in the way we eat. Hear Pollan talk about food scandals related to the way certain foods are processed and prepared.
October 11, 2008
How energy use impacts the Earth
A British student wonders how the energy issue will impact our planet. Yale professor and 'energy futurist' Arnulf Gruber responds, and talks about what kids can do to help.
September 30, 2008
Forest managers grapple with rapid change
Sally Collins of the U.S. Forest Service says that plans to manage American forests sometimes have to change fast. Hear Collins talk about forest fires, climate change, and other issues facing today's forests.
September 29, 2008
Animal-free meat is 5 to 10 years away
Imagine sinking your teeth into a nice juicy burger...grown in a test tube. An expert explains why animal-free meat could be better for your health, and better for the environment. Listen to Jason Matheny of New Harvest, a research organization in Baltimore.
September 21, 2008
In a nano-enabled future, who benefits?
In the future, an elite class might be able to enhance their physical bodies and their senses. Rosalyn Berne of the University of Virginia talks about how nanotechnology might redefine what it means to be human. Read more about a nano-enabled future.
September 20, 2008
US forests face threat from development
America is losing 6,000 acres of open land - much of it forests - to development each day, says Sally Collins of the U.S. Forest Service.
September 15, 2008
Ocean’s deserts – biological dead zones – expanding
Jeff Polovina of the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service explains how areas of ocean with little life are growing. Read more in Ocean's deserts...
August 30, 2008
Will biofuel policies lead to more hungry people
Joachim von Braun of the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington, D.C. said that biofuel policies may lead to higher food prices.
August 23, 2008
