![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Radio Astronomy -- Groks Science Show 2004-09-15 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Although visible telescope have shed new light on celestial objects, radio astronomy has pushed the boundaries even farther. On this program, Prof. Jack Welch discussed radio astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Keywords: Science
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![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Ralf Bendrath @ WOS 3 Video - WOS3 Stream Team
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: WSIS: Globalization of Civil Society Ralf Bendrath, University of Bremen & www.worldsummit2005.org, Berlin
Keywords: free software; free content; free infrastructure
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| Reading Brain -- Groks Science Show 2008-01-02 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Written language has evolved as a unique human trait for communicating ideas. But, how have human brains evolved to read and write? On this program, Prof. Maryanne Wolf discussed the evolution and development of the reading brain.
Keywords: science; reading; neuroscience
Downloads: 5,767 |
| Rena Tangens @ WOS 3 Video - WOS3 Stream Team
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: Free Privacy Enhancing Technologies Rena Tangens, FoeBuD & Big Brother Awards Germany, Bielefeld
Keywords: free software; free content; free infrastructure
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| Renewable Energy -- Groks Science Show 2003-07-23 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Fossil fuels are a problematic energy source. They are bad for the environment and are non-renewable. Developing the resources and infrastructure for renewable energy sources is a major goal of the next century. On this program, we explored such renewable energy sources.
Downloads: 2,810 |
| Return to Sender -- Groks Science Show 2013-06-05
Ken Weiss has some of the most controversial samples in all of anthropology. Collected from the Yanomami by James Neel and Napolean Chagnon more than forty years ago, the samples have, for more than ten years, produced nothing but headaches for Dr. Weiss. Dr. Weiss joined us to discuss the controversy surrounding these samples and to describe the enormous difficulty associated with returning these samples to the Yanomami.
Keywords: Yanomami; Yanomamo; Yanomama; Weiss; Chagnon; Neel; Tierney; samples; informed consent; consent; blood; amazon; Brazil; ethics; morals |
| Revolutionary Scientists -- Groks Science Show 2003-09-24 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Scientists often do not receive recognition for their work, and toil in relative obscurity. Nevertheless, their discoveries change the world. This show profiled ten scientists conducting such revolutionary work.
Keywords: Science
Downloads: 3,296 |
| Richter Scale -- Groks Science Show 2007-06-27 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The Richter Scale is well known to anyone who has experienced an earthquake. But, many are unaware of the man who invented the scale. On this program, Dr. Susan Hough discussed the life and science of Dr. Charles Richter.
Keywords: science; Richter; earthquakes; biography
Downloads: 6,863 |
| Riemann Hypothesis -- Groks Science Show 2004-06-09 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The Riemann Hypothesis has been proclaimed as the greatest unsolved problem in mathematics, having remained unsolved for over a century. The person who solves it can claim a million dollar prize from the American Institute of Mathematics. We discussed this hypothesis with John Derbyshire, author of Prime Obsession.
Keywords: Science
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| Rikke Frank Jørgensen @ WOS 3 Video - WOS3 Stream Team
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: WSIS: Globalization of Civil Society Rikke Frank Jørgensen, Danish Institute for Human Rights, Copenhagen
Keywords: free software; free content; free infrastructure
Downloads: 111 |  |
| Rishab Aiyer Ghosh @ WOS 3 - Audio - WOS3 StreamTeam
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: Free Software Economics Rishab Aiyer Ghosh Co-Programme Leader, e-Basics Research Unit, International Institute of Infonomics, Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Keywords: Wizards of OS 3
Downloads: 718 |
| Rishab Aiyer Ghosh @ WOS 3 - Video - WOS3 StreamTeam
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: Free Software Economics Rishab Aiyer Ghosh Co-Programme Leader, e-Basics Research Unit, International Institute of Infonomics, Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Keywords: free software; free content; free infrastructure
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| Rob Paterson's Speech [Zap Your PRAM 2003] - Rob Paterson
Rob Patterson speaks on "How will blogging change how we live?" at the 2003 Zap Your PRAM Conference, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
Keywords: Conference Proceedings; Zap Your PRAM 2003
Downloads: 548 |
| Robert Guerra @ WOS 3 Video - WOS3 Stream Team
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: Free Privacy Enhancing Technologies Robert Guerra, privaterra.org & Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR), Toronto
Keywords: free software; free content; free infrastructure
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| Robert Oppenheimer -- Groks Science Show 2004-06-16 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Robert Oppenheimer is perhaps best known as the lead scientist on the Manhattan Project to develop the atom bomb. But, the personal aspects of this important individual have remained untold. We explored these stories with Prof. Jeremy Bernstein, author of Oppenheimer: Portrait of an enigma.
Keywords: Science
Downloads: 3,957 |
| Robin Gross @ WOS 3 Video - WOS3 Stream Team
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: WSIS: Globalization of Civil Society Robin Gross, Executive Director, IP Justice, San Francisco
Keywords: free software; free content; free infrastructure
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| Robotics -- Groks Science Show 2003-05-07 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Robotics is a field that has revolutionized our modern society. The next-generation of robots will perform duties that were once thought impossible. On this show, a group of mechanical engineers discussed the future of robotics.
Keywords: Science
Downloads: 3,413 |
| Robotics and Theology -- Groks Science Show 2004-12-22 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Robotics and theology may seem to be incompatible disciplines, but robots may be more a reflection of our humanity than our technological prowess. On this program, Prof. Anne Foerst discussed her book, God in the Machine: What Robots Teach Us About Humanity and God.
Downloads: 3,887 |
| Robotics Competition -- Groks Science Show 2003-12-31 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Robotics is a field that continues to inspire both professional and amateur scientists. Fortunately, robotics competitions provide the perfect venue for exploring these interests. Contestants from such a competition held at Fort Mason Center chatted with us about their inventions.
Keywords: Science
Downloads: 4,581 |
| Rocketeers -- Groks Science Show 2007-11-28 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Space travel is quickly becoming part of private enterprise, with several entrepreneurs developing technologies that will enable future space flight. On this program, Michael Belfiore discussed the development of the privatized space industry.
Keywords: science; space travel; private enterprise
Downloads: 3,374 |
| Roger Dingledine @ WOS 3 Video - WOS3 Stream Team
Wizards of OS 3. The Future of the Digital Commons Panel: Free Privacy Enhancing Technologies Roger Dingledine, project leader, Free Haven & owner and founder, Moria Research Labs, Boston
Keywords: free software; free content; free infrastructure
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| Roswell Investigations -- Groks Science Show 2007-07-04 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
While the incident that occurred in Roswell, NM is nearly 60 years old, theories and speculation remain as to what occurred. On this program, Donald Schmitt discussed investigations into the Roswell incident. Special note: this is the "Independence Day" episode. If you don't get the joke, search the IMDB.
Keywords: science; roswell; UFO
Downloads: 6,954 |
| Rubik Cube -- Groks Science Show 2007-05-09 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Mathematical puzzles usually are not associated with entertainment. However, the Rubik Cube continues to amaze, confound, and entertain. On this program, Tyson Mao discussed solving the Rubik Cube.
Keywords: science; rubik cube
Downloads: 6,935 |
| Rules for Revolutionaries -- Groks Science Show 2003-02-19 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Technological revolutions fuel economic growth and improve the quality of life for everyone. Often, the revolutionaries who envision these innovations must struggle to make their dreams a reality. This show featured a discussion of the common traits of these technological innovators.
Keywords: Science
Downloads: 3,308 |
| Rural Internet -- Groks Science Show 2006-08-30 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
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 Inveneo's efforts to bring internet access to developing regions of the world.
Keywords: science; technology; internet; information technology
Downloads: 3,736 |
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