Rural Internet

Billions of people around the world still do not have access to basic power or commmunications. On this program, Laura Mellow joins us to talk about the Inveneo efforts to bring internet access to developing regions of the world.

I barely even have bathroom access... ;)

Music Notes:
Intro: Japanese telecom
Seg 1: Amelie theme
Seg 2: Syncopated Clock
Outro: Totoro

Happy Science

Happiness as a state of being often defies attempts to attain it, leading most on an ever elusive quest. On this program, Dr. Matthieu Ricard, biochemist and Buddhist monk translator for the Dalai Lama, discussed the science of happiness.

Maybe Viagara will make me happy... ;)

Ten Planets

The recent debate over what defines a planet has been partially motivated by the discovery of a candidate tenth planet. On this program, Dr. Ken Croswell discussed the ten planets.

I can barely remember the name of this planet... ;)

Music Notes:
Seg 1: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Seg 2: ET Over the Moon
Outro: Garage Groks

Umbilical Stem Cells

Stem cells have the potential to cure many diseases, but viable therapies are mainly still experimental, especially those involving umbilical cord blood stem cells. On this program, Dr. David Steenblock discussed these stem cell therapies.

Can stem cells improve my love life? ;)

Music notes:
Intro: Japanese Telecom
Segue 1: Orchestral Mario Bros. Theme
Segue 2: Return to Life
Outro: Sway

Philosophical Ethics

Ethics is a sometimes nebulous concept in the world of business, where it is often shunned at the expense of the bottom line. On this program, Prof. Tom Morris discussed the philosophy of ethics.

I still can't decide if it's ethical to pick my belly button lint... ;)