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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Photovoltaic houses

Subsidies have a mixed history of success. But with the California Solar Roofs bill (SB1) currently under debate in the California State Assembly, there are expectations that this government initiative will make photovoltaic technology affordable for everyone. Jesse Quay from Sun Light and Power explains the economics and technology behind solar photovoltaic panels.
Yet, we still don't know how the sun powers Superman... ;)
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Store Groks

Grok your way to enlightenment with material possessions you can obtain from our online shop. http://www.cafepress.com/berkeleygroks
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Heavenly Intrigue

The physical laws governing planetary motion were first defined by Johannes Kepler using the data of Tyco Brahe. On this program, Joshua and Anne-Lee Gilder discussed this discovery and the controversy surrounding it.
It's not the size of the boat, but the motion of the ocean. ;)
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Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Obsessive Genius

What does it take to be a genius? In this week's show, Barbara Goldsmith joins us to explore the world of Marie Curie in her book Obsessive Genius.
I'm still waiting for radioactive super powers... ;)
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Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Grokking on iTunes


iTunes is featuring us this week in their Podcasting "New and Notable" section. If you're into the whole podcasting thing, check it out. Here's a direct link to our iTunes page.
Oddly, I always thought podcasting was how the aliens made body doubles. ;)
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Deep Sea Exploration

Deep sea exploration was pioneered by two men, William Beebe and Otis Barton. The remarkable story of their journey into the abyss was discussed on this program with Brad Matsen.
Amazingly, I always thought it was Captain Nemo that discovered the abyss... ;)
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Wednesday, August 03, 2005

World's worst

While science often strives to reveal the best elements of nature, it often can reveal the worst. On this program, Mark Frauenfelder discussed some of the world's worst.
So does that make this the worst of all possible worlds? ;)
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