Nitric Oxide Disease

Nitric oxide is a ubiquitous molecule in the body that is involved in several important physiological processes. However, diseases may arise when the regulation of nitric oxide is disrupted. On this program, Prof. Martin Pall from Washington State University discussed the role of nitric oxide in disease.

Does that mean viagara causes disease? ;)

Low Energy Space Flight

Space travel has typically relied on conventional high energy routes, known as Hohmann Transfers, to transfer their payloads. However, low energy routes do exist, and are currently being explored. On this program, Dr. Ed Belbruno from NASA discussed low energy space flight.

Stop the planet of the apes, I'm getting off... ;)

Surgical Faux Pas

Surgical procedures, while often necessary for curing ailments, can sometimes be over-prescribed by clinicians. On this program, Peter Moore, editor at Men's Health, discussed unnecessary surgeries.

Can they reverse a vasectomy? ;)

Optical Telescopes

The invention of the telescope 400 years ago opened a window to the universe that continues to amaze. On this program, Dr. Geoff Andersen discussed the history and invention of the telescope.

Bigger IS better... ;)

Efficient Energy

How does the US stack up to others in energy efficiency? On this program, Arthur Rosenfeld joined us again to discuss some of the encouraging lessons in energy development around the world.

What lessons are to be learned from natural gas? ;)