60-Second Earth
Summary: Leading science journalists provide a weekly one-minute report on the science of the environment and the future of energy. Scientific American offers three other podcasts: the daily "60-Second Science" and the weekly "60-Second Psych" as well as "Science Talk." To view all our archived podcasts please visit: www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
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Podcasts:
New analyses show that equipping consumers with real-time information about electricity prices could crash the grid. David Biello reports
The answer to an invasive fish species in the Atlantic and Caribbean may just be overfishing. David Biello reports
Butte College in California hosts a massive solar array, which allows it to produce more electricity than it uses. David Biello reports
Ecologists document the negative ripple effects of removing top predators from ecosystems. David Biello reports
Whisper-quiet electric and hybrid cars may need an artificial sound boost to let pedestrians know they're there. David Biello reports
A look at the environmental burden of our favorite summer beverages. David Biello reports
Warmer temperatures in the North are allowing species to shift from ocean to ocean. David Biello reports
Changes to the sunspot cycle will have an impact on our weather and climate--but not a very big one. David Biello reports
Paved roads and sprawl are likely to blame for summertime smog buildup. David Biello reports
Depends on whether one worries about climate change or persistent plastics in terrestrial and marine ecosystems. David Biello reports
For the fourth consecutive year, roughly one third of managed honey bees died last winter. David Biello reports
What's worse than a hangover? The environmental impact of your drinking and mine. David Biello reports
What were the biggest environmental stories in 2010? David Biello reports
The (environmental) meaning of Christmas. David Biello reports
Physics Nobel laureate and U.S. energy secretary, Steven Chu, offers his thoughts on the paired challenge of climate change and clean energy in Cancun. David Biello reports
