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Want to know more about black holes? Or progress in the cure for cancer? Learn about the latest news and trends in science, medicine and the environment from the reporters and editors of the popular Science Times section of The New York Times. David Corcoran is your host.

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    • Apr 7, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 10 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Science Times

    Crowing of a Red Junglefowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2015 0:01


    The crowing of a red junglefowl, ancestor to farm chickens, is shorter.

    Climate-Friendly Nuclear Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 7:09


    Nuclear energy could help stem climate change, but economic conditions aren't favorable for many existing nuclear power plants.

    Is Natural Gas Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 9:48


    Natural gas seems to be better for the environment than coal because of its reduced carbon emissions, but environmentalists say it may not be better after all.

    One-Legged Cycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 9:41


    Can exercise change our DNA?

    Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 2:03


    A final word, in alphabetical order, to bid farewell to the Science Times podcast.

    Reviving an Ancient Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 8:15


    Using modern digital processing, researchers have given sound to some of the earliest written recordings of pulses and heartbeats.

    Monitoring Earth's Temperature

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 8:48


    Scientists arrived at a limit of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit for Earth's temperature to increase, arguing anything above that will cause significant damage.

    Infusing Fun Into Cancer Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 7:32


    In California, young patients can lose themselves in a digital dreamworld during their grueling treatments.

    Exploring Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2014 22:26


    James B. Garvin, a chief scientist with NASA, discusses the history of Mars exploration, current technological advances and what is still to come in understanding our planetary neighbor.

    Robot Swarm

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2014 6:53


    A robot exhibit at New York City's Museum of Math shows how simple interactions lead to large-scale, organized behavior.

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