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When Worlds Collide: The Ig Nobel and Nobel Prizes

When Worlds Collide: The Ig Nobel and Nobel Prizes

FromScience Talk


When Worlds Collide: The Ig Nobel and Nobel Prizes

FromScience Talk

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Oct 10, 2007
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Ig Nobel Prize maven Marc Abrahams discusses this year's crop of "winners." And we'll review the recipients of the 2007 real Nobel Prizes in science. Plus we'll test your knowledge of some recent science in the news. Websites mentioned on this podcast include: www.improbable.com; tinyurl.com/3bblmt; www.amnh.org; tinyurl.com/26z8wv
Released:
Oct 10, 2007
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Science Talk is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. Join Steve Mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists. He is also an articles editor and columnist at Scientific American magazine. His column, "Antigravity," is one of science writing's great humor venues. Also check our daily podcast from Scientific American : "60-Second Science." To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast