http://www.amnh.org/podcast/ en-us ℗ & © 2010 American Museum of Natural History Lectures, events and presentations from the American Museum of Natural History American Museum of Natural History The American Museum of Natural History presents over 200 public events each year, including lectures and presentations by scientists, authors, and researchers at the forefront of their fields. These podcasts showcase event highlights, and often reveal the findings of the Museum's own cutting-edge research in genomics, paleontology, astrophysics, biodiversity, and evolutionary biology. The American Museum of Natural History presents over 200 public events each year, including lectures and presentations by scientists, authors, and researchers at the forefront of their fields. These podcasts showcase event highlights, and often reveal the findings of the Museum's own cutting-edge research in genomics, paleontology, astrophysics, biodiversity, and evolutionary biology. Webmaster webmaster@amnh.org American Museum of Natural History A Universe from Nothing with Lawrence Krauss The question, "Why is there something rather than nothing?" has been asked for millennia by people who speculate on the need for a creator of our Universe. Today, exciting scientific advances provide new insight into this cosmological mystery. In this podcast, join Dr. Lawrence Krauss, professor of physics at Arizona State University, in a mind-bending trip back to the beginning of the beginning and the end of the end. Hayden Planetarium Director Neil deGrasse Tyson introduces Dr. Krauss. The talk that was recorded at the Museum on January 23, 2012. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2012-01-23_krauss.mp3 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science particle physics lawrence krauss cosmology neil degrasse tyson American Museum of Natural History The Human Genome and Human Health: Will the Promise Be Fulfilled? When scientists cracked the human genome ten years ago, expectations were high that the genetic revolution would cure cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases. Now scientists are re-evaluating the potential of genetic knowledge for human health based on scientific progress in the past decade. In this podcast from the fall, join the discussion with some of the country’s top geneticists as they present their views on the triumphs, disappointments, and controversies that have arisen in genetic therapy in the healthcare field. Speakers include Dr. Robert C. Green from Harvard University Medical School, Professor Dorothy Roberts of Northwestern University Law School, Dr. Paul Billings, Chief Medical Officer for Life Technologies, and Professor Sheldon Krimsky of Tufts University. The talk was moderated by CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay and recorded at the Museum on November 30, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-11-30_genome.mp3 Friday, 27 January 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science genome human genetics health robert green paul billings sheldon krimsky dorothy roberts American Museum of Natural History Frontiers in Astrophysics: Knocking on Heaven's Door with Lisa Randall In coming years, experiments being conducted in the field of particle physics promise to advance new theories about the universe. In this podcast, join Lisa Randall, professor of theoretical physics at Harvard University, as she discusses ideas from her bestselling book, Knocking on Heaven’s Door. Professor Randall covers a wide array of subjects, including the physics of the Large Hadron Collider and the search for dark matter. Part of the Museum’s Frontiers in Astrophysics Lecture Series, Professor Randall’s talk was recorded at the Hayden Planetarium on September 19, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-09-19_randall.mp3 Tues, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science astrophysics lisa randall particle physics universe LHC hadron collider dark matter harvard American Museum of Natural History An Ecology of Mind The anthropologist and philosopher Gregory Bateson believed that the major problems in this world are caused by the difference between how nature works and the way people think. In this podcast, Bateson’s daughter, filmmaker Nora Bateson, leads a discussion about her father’s practical approaches to this basic conflict after a screening of An Ecology of Mind, her documentary about Bateson’s work. Curator Laurel Kendall, chair of the Museum’s Division of Anthropology, introduces the filmmaker. Joining the conversation are another daughter of Gregory Bateson, anthropologist and writer Mary Catherine Bateson; psychotherapist Mary Pipher; Lance Strate, president of the Media Ecology Association; Susan Oyama, professor of psychology at John Jay College; and Rex Weyler, co-founder of Greenpeace International. This talk was recorded at the Museum on September 12, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011_09_12_ecology_of_mind.mp3 Thurs, 5 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science gregory bateson nora bateson anthropology American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Hidden Reptiles of Madagascar After more than 200 years of exploration, scientists are still discovering new species of snakes, chameleons, geckos, and skinks in Madagascar, the fourth-largest island in the world. In this podcast from this summer’s SciCafe, Christopher Raxworthy, associate curator in the Department of Herpetology, discusses the mix of modern technologies and “muddy boots” field biology that makes these discoveries possible. Dr. Raxworthy’s talk was recorded at the Museum on June 11, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-06-11_scicafe_madagascar.mp3 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science field biology madagascar reptiles snakes chameleons geckos skinks species christopher raxworthy American Museum of Natural History Physics of the Future with Michio Kaku Would you trust a robot surgeon? Strap your kids into a driverless car? In this podcast, join Michio Kaku, physicist and author of the bestselling book, Physics of the Impossible, as he offers his predictions about how today’s emerging technologies will shape the future. Dr. Kaku’s talk, “Physics of the Future,” was recorded at the Museum on May 9, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-05-09-Kaku.mp3 Friday, 5 Aug 2011 17:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science physics technology michio kaku future American Museum of Natural History Exoplanets Revealed with Emily Rice Planets orbiting stars other than the Sun—called exoplanets—were first discovered in 1995. Since then, astronomers have pushed the limits of technology to produce images of exoplanets. In this podcast, Emily Rice, a research scientist in the Museum’s Department of Astrophysics, leads a tour of hundreds of extrasolar planets. Dr. Rice’s talk was recorded at the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater on April 26, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-04-26-exoplanets.mp3 Thurs, 28 July 2011 11:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science exoplanets planet formation astronomy astrophysics emily rice American Museum of Natural History A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Habitable Planets in Our Galaxy Almost every star is now thought to form with a planetary system around it. But just how rare a phenomenon are habitable planets? In this podcast, Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Linda Elkins-Tanton discusses what is currently known about planetary formation—and what is needed to encourage the development of life. Dr. Elkins-Tanton’s talk, “A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Habitable Planets in Our Galaxy,” was recorded at the Museum on April 11, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-04-11-hitchhikers.mp3 Wed, 20 July 2011 17:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science exoplanets planet formation astronomy geology habitation MIT Linda Elkins-Tanton American Museum of Natural History 21st Annual Environmental Lecture and Luncheon On April 12, 2011, the American Museum of Natural History hosted the 21st Annual Environmental Lecture and Luncheon, “A New Food Culture for a Sustainable Future.” The luncheon featured a panel of sustainable food experts who addressed topics ranging from urban agriculture to how eating locally can affect the community, environment, and the planet. Moderated by Lynn Sherr, a former “20/20″ correspondent, the panel included Nevin Cohen, assistant professor of Environmental Studies at The New School and urban food policy expert; Dickson Despommier, emeritus professor at Columbia University and inventor of the vertical farm concept; and Nancy Easton, founder and executive director of Wellness in the Schools. Listen to a portion of the 2011 lecture in this podcast. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-04-12_environ-lecture.mp3 Fri, 24 June 2011 14:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science environment sustainable urban agriculture architecture nevin cohen dickson despommier nancy easton lynn sherr American Museum of Natural History The Size and Age of the Universe with Wendy Freedman The Milky Way galaxy is one among 100 billion galaxies in the universe, all of which are constantly expanding. In this podcast from a recent talk at the Hayden Planetarium, Director of the Carnegie Observatories Wendy Freedman describes how astronomers measure the size and age of the universe. Dr. Freedman’s lecture was part of the 2011 Bampton Lectures in America and was recorded at the Museum on April 5, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-04-05_freedman.mp3 Wed, 1 June 2011 10:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science Wendy Freedman galaxies universe size edwin hubble darnegie observatories bampton lecutures america American Museum of Natural History A Conversation with Leakey and Johanson Celebrating decades of groundbreaking exploration in East Africa, renowned paleoanthropologists Donald Johanson and Richard Leakey shared the stage at the American Museum of Natural History recently to discuss the overwhelming evidence for evolution in the hominid fossil record and why understanding our evolutionary history is so important. In this podcast, join the discussion, moderated by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, chief medical correspondent for CNN. Known for such landmark discoveries as "Lucy" (Johanson) and "Turkana Boy" (Leakey), the work of these two scientists has produced much of the fossil evidence that forms our understanding of human evolution. Looking back over careers spanning 40-plus years, Dr. Johanson and Dr. Leakey shared the stories behind their monumental finds and offered a look at what's ahead in human evolutionary research. This historic event was made possible through a joint partnership of the American Museum of Natural History, the Arizona State University Institute of Human Origins, and the Turkana Basin Institute, headquartered in the U.S. at Stony Brook University. Recorded at the Museum on May 5, 2011 http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-05-05_humanorigins.mp3 Mon, 23 May 2011 11:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science evolution human origins Donald Johanson Richard Leakey Lucy Turkana Boy Arizona State University Turkana Basin Institute Stony Brook University American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Robots Inspired by Nature and Beyond In the world of cutting-edge robot design, scientists are looking to biology and nature for inspiration. In this podcast, join Professor Dennis Hong, director of the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory at Virginia Tech, as he describes some of his more fantastic robots. Recorded at the Museum on April 6, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-04-06_scicafe_robots.mp3 Fri, 6 May 2011 10:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science robots bioinspiration dennis hong virginia tech robotics mechanisms laboratory American Museum of Natural History Land of Painted Caves with Jean M. Auel In her “Earth’s Children” series of books, novelist Jean M. Auel brings to life fictional characters from a long-vanished, Ice Age-era Earth. In this podcast, the author discusses her latest book "The Land of Painted Caves," and describes some of the real-life archaeological finds that informed her work. Auel was introduced by Curator Emeritus Ian Tattersall. Recorded at the Museum on March 30th, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-03-30_jeanauel.mp3 Fri, 29 April 2011 14:30:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science painted caves chauvet paleoanthropology jean auel American Museum of Natural History Sundays Under the Whale: Under the Sea, Inside the Mind Beneath the waves, ocean-dwelling animals such as dolphins, whales and manatees lead purposeful lives. In this podcast from the Milstein Science Series, three scientists discuss the results of recent studies on the intelligence and self-awareness in these animals. Listen to the discussion led by Dr. Lori Marino, senior lecturer in neuroscience and behavioral biology at Emory University; Roger Reep, neurobiology professor at the University of Florida; and Hal Whitehead, professor of cetacean science at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia. The talk was moderated by Melanie Stiassny, Axelrod Research Curator in the Museum’s Department of Ichthyology. Recorded at the Museum on March 6th, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-03-30_seamind.mp3 Wed, 27 April 2011 11:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science dolphins whales manatees brain intelligence self-awareness American Museum of Natural History The Aging Brain: An Owner's Manual (Part 3) Mild forgetfulness is a normal sign of aging, but it's also an early symptom of Alzheimer's disease. In the podcast, "The Aging Brain: An Owner's Manual," three neuroscientists discuss the challenges as well as the latest technological developments in determining brain health in adults. Listen to the discussion led by Scott Small, professor of neurology at Columbia University; Bernice Grafstein, a neuroscience professor at Weill Cornell Medical College; and Charles Mobbs, professor of neuroscience and geriatrics at The Mount Sinai Medical Center. The talk was moderated by Hilleary Osheroff, from the Museum’s department of education. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Brain: The Inside Story, this three-part course explores established theories as well as cutting-edge research on the adult brain. Part three of this podcast was recorded at the Museum on March 17, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-03-17_agingbrain_pt3.mp3 Fri, 22 April 2011 10:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science neuroscience brain aging disease alzheimers dementia American Museum of Natural History Adventures in the Global Kitchen: Home Brewing on the Countertop In the history of the world, civilizations have come and gone, but beer has remained a constant staple of the human diet. Now, the do-it-yourself movement is bringing back the art of home-brewing the world's oldest alcoholic beverage. In this podcast from Adventures in the Global Kitchen, learn the basics of beer-crafting in small spaces from Erica Shea and Stephen Valand, proprietors of Brooklyn Brew Shop. Recorded at the Museum on March 15, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-03-15_homebrew.mp3 Fri, 15 April 2011 10:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science beer home brewing brooklyn brew shop erica shea stephen valand American Museum of Natural History The Aging Brain: An Owner's Manual (Part II) Like the rest of the body, the brain has a natural tendency to slow down over time. Changing brain function is the subject of part two of the podcast, “The Aging Brain: An Owners Manual.” Presented in conjunction with the Exhibition, “Brain: The Inside Story,” this three-session course explores established theories as well as cutting-edge research on the adult brain. Join instructor Kelly Remole, a brain specialist at the Museum, and a Ph.D. candidate in neuroscience at Columbia University, as she explains how the adult brain changes once it matures. Recorded at the Museum on March 10th, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/20110310_agingbrain_part2.mp3 Fri, 8 April 2011 10:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science Kelley Remole brain aging Brain The Inside Story American Museum of Natural History The Aging Brain: An Owner's Manual (Part I) Does the phrase, “Use it or lose it,” have scientific validity when it comes to brain function? You’ll learn the answer to this question and more in the podcast, “The Aging Brain: An Owners Manual.” Presented in conjunction with the Exhibition, “Brain: The Inside Story,” this three-part course explores established theories as well as cutting-edge research on the adult brain. Join instructor Kelley Remole, a brain specialist at the Museum, and a Ph.D. candidate in neuroscience at Columbia University, as she explains how the adult brain changes once it matures. The first in a three-part series, this podcast was recorded at the Museum on March 3, 2011. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-03-03_againgbrain_part1.mp3 Fri, 1 April 2011 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science Kelley Remole brain aging Brain The Inside Story American Museum of Natural History Adventures in the Global Kitchen: Smell (and Taste) the Roses Our sense of smell and how we experience an aroma is influenced by a number of factors. In this podcast from Adventures in the Global Kitchen, explore how the human brain processes sensory input, and how memory influences eating desires and habits. Join the conversation with Howard McGee, author of “On Food and Cooking”; perfumer Mandy Aftel; and nueuroscientist Jay Gottfield of Northwestern University. Recorded at the Museum on February 21, 2011. Find out more about Adventures in the Global Kitchen, a monthly series of talks and tastings, at amhh.org. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-02-21_globalkitchen_roses.mp3 Fri, 25 March 2011 10:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science aroma sense brain perfume Mandy Aftel Jay Gottfield Howard McGee American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Know Your Roots: The Cultural Origins of Medicinal Plants Humans have always relied on plants for food, clothing and medicine. Today, traditional plant use continues and thrives--even in urban environments, where pharmaceutical medicines are widely available. In this SciCafe, Dr. Ina Vandebroek leads an ethnobotanical tour from the Bolivian Amazon to New York City. Join the discussion as Dr. Vandebroek traces the importance of medicinal plants among indigenous peoples and immigrant communities. Recorded at the Museum on March 2, 2011. To learn more about SciCafe, a popular after-hours series featuring cocktails and conversation about cutting-edge science topics, visit amhh.org. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-03-02_scicafe_ethnobotany.mp3 Fri, 18 March 2011 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science ethnobotany ina vandebroek bolivian amazon new york city American Museum of Natural History 2011 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate Can the entire universe be explained with a single, unifying theory? This is perhaps the most fundamental question in all of science, and it may also be the most controversial. In this podcast of the 2011 Isaac Asimov Memorial debate, join Hayden Planetarium Director Neil deGrasse Tyson in a discussion with six of the world’s leading voices in this great scientific debate. Recorded at the Museum on March 7, 2011. To learn more about SciCafe, a popular after-hours series featuring cocktails and conversation about cutting-edge science topics, visit amhh.org. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-03-07_asimovlecture.mp3 Wed, 16 March 2011 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science string theory universe Neil DeGrasse Tyson Isaac Asimov debate American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Reality is Broken Can video games cure cancer and end global poverty? At a recent SciCafe, alternative reality game designer Jane McGonigal talked about how developers can harness the power of games to solve real-world problems. The talk was recorded at the Museum on February 2, 2011. To learn more about SciCafe, a popular after-hours series featuring cocktails and conversation about cutting-edge science topics, visit amhh.org. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-02-02_scicafe_realitybroken.mp3 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science gaming collective intelligence Jane McGonigal American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: This is Your Brain on Drugs How do drugs and drug use impact the brain? In this podcast from a recent SciCafe, Carl Hart, Associate Professor at Columbia University, shared his latest research and his sometimes surprising findings. The program kicked off with an introduction by Rob DeSalle, Curator in the Museum's Division of Invertebrate Zoology and curator of the ongoing exhibition, “Brain: The Inside Story.” To learn more about SciCafe, a popular after-hours series featuring cocktails and conversation about cutting-edge science topics, visit amhh.org. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2011-01-26_scicafe_brainondrugs.mp3 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST amnh american museum of natural history science brain drugs American Museum of Natural History Brain Master Class Scientists behind the Museum's special exhibition, Brain: The Inside Story, present a master class on all things brain. Join the discussion on topics ranging from neural evolution to the latest in brain-imaging technology. Speakers, in order of appearance, include neuroscientist psychoanalyst Maggie Zellner of The Rockefeller University; Rob DeSalle, curator in the Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History; and Joy Hirsch, director of the Program for Imaging and Cognitive Sciences at Columbia University. Recorded at the Museum on Dec. 16, 2010 http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010-12-16_brain_masterclass.mp3 Friday, 7 January 2011 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history science brain mri evolution American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: The Science of Sleep Sleep—and the lack thereof—affects our ability to learn, remember, and control our emotions. In this podcast of a recent SciCafe at the Museum, find out about the body’s internal clocks and how they can short-circuit. Matthew Walker, from the University of California, Berkeley, and Amita Sehgal, from the University of Pennsylvania, lead the discussion on the Secrets of the Sleeping Brain. Recorded at the Museum on Dec. 1, 2010 http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010-12-01scicafe_sleep.mp3 Monday, 3 January 2011 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history sleep science memory cognitive function matthew walker amita sehgal American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Expeditionary Gastronomy with Mark Siddall The hunt for parasites and blood-sucking leeches takes Museum Curator Mark Siddall, Division of Invertebrate Zoology, to many far-off destinations where life in the field presents its own culinary challenges. Whether gobbling guinea pigs or grubs, Dr. Siddall never loses his appetite for adventure. Recorded at the Museum on November 3, 2010. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010-11-03_scicafe_parasites.mp3 Thurs., 16 December 2010 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history Mark Siddall field work local cuisine American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Mike Shara Discusses the Next 50 Years of Space Flight Fifty years from now, space exploration as we know it will be radically different. In this episode of SciCafe, Museum Curator Mike Shara of the Department of Astrophysics looks ahead to the next fifty years of space flight. Recorded at the Museum on October 6, 2010. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010-10-06_scicafe_spaceflight.mp3 Fri, 10 December 2010 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history Hayden Planetarium universe planets stars Mike Shara American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Life, the Universe, and Everything Can scientists stop an asteroid that’s on a collision course with earth? In this episode of SciCafe, Hayden Planetarium Director Neil deGrasse Tyson answers this question during a casual conversation about stars, planets, and the universe. Recorded at the museum on June 2, 2010. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010-11-30_scicafe_tyson.mp3 Mon, 29 November 2010 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson asteroid universe planets stars American Museum of Natural History Wild Wild World: Snakes and Lizards In this episode of Wild Wild World, Reptiland owner Chad Peeling discusses why lizards and snakes are some of the most successful species on earth. Recorded at the American Museum of Natural History on June 19, 2010. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010-11-22_wildworld_reptiles.mp3 Mon, 22 November 2010 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history chad peeling reptiland lizards snakes squamates American Museum of Natural History Global Kitchen: A Persian Celebration Some of the most successful species on earth are squamates--the group of scaled reptiles that includes lizards and snakes. In this episode of Wild Wild World, Reptiland owner Chad Peeling talks about the voracious hunting habits of Kimodo Dragons, the Iguana’s third eye and other amazing reptile traits http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_05_19_globalkitchen_persian.mp3 Wed, 10 November 2010 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history Najmieh Batmanglij Persian cooking silk road American Museum of Natural History Global Kitchen: Polar Cocktails Join internationally recognized cocktail connoisseur David Wondrich and master mixologist Don Lee of Momofuku Ssam Bar for an evening of classic cocktails. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_06_08_polar_cocktails.mp3 Tue, 08 June 2010 12:00:00 -0500 amnh american museum of natural history momofuku wondrich polar antarctic drinks mixologist cocktails explorers scotch American Museum of Natural History Mercury, the Incredible Shrinking Planet Sean Solomon, director of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism at the Carnegie Institution, spoke at the American Museum of Natural History on July 26 chronicling new insights into the solar system’s innermost planet, Mercury, drawn from new images coming from the MESSENGER spacecraft. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_07_26_mercury.mp3 Mon, 26 July 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:25:00 amnh american museum of natural history mercury messenger space nasa terrestial American Museum of Natural History Climate Change and Global Security Tuesday, June 22, several hundred people gathered at the American Museum of Natural History for a fresh examination of climate change. A group of academic and military experts explained why any discussion about global warming should include a broader look at the implications for long-term global security. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_06_22_Climate_Change.mp3 Tue, 22 June 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:25:00 amnh american museum of natural history climate change global security American Museum of Natural History Science Breakfast on Evolutionary Biology and Human Health The American Museum of Natural History has taken a leading role in these efforts through ongoing collaborations between its evolutionary biologists and medical researchers to understand various threats to human health, from flu pandemics to malaria to the ravages of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This work was recently highlighted at a Science Breakfast panel discussion held at the Museum before an audience of medical and science writers. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_06_03_SciBreakfast.mp3 Thu, 10 June 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:09:00 amnh american museum of natural history evolution biology health medicine American Museum of Natural History Children's Health and Healthy Ecosystems The American Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC) partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Children’s Development Programme, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine on April 30, 2010 to discuss the role of biodiversity and ecosystems in relation to children’s health. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_04_30_CBC_ChildrensHealth.mp3 Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:23:00 amnh american museum of natural history ecosystem health medicine American Museum of Natural History 20th Annual Environmental Lecture and Luncheon The American Museum of Natural History hosted the 20th Annual Spring Environmental Lecture and Luncheon, Green Design for the Urban Home, on April 21, 2010. A panel of green design experts addressed topics ranging from home construction and organization to interior design. Moderated by Lynn Sherr, a former “20/20″ correspondent, the panel included Rob Watson, CEO and chief scientist of EcoTech International, Joshua Wiener, CEO and founder of Silverlining Interiors Inc., and Robin Wilson, a nationally recognized eco-friendly and healthy home interior designer. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_04_21_ELL_lecture.mp3 Thu, 06 May 2010 12:00:00 -0500 00:26:00 amnh american museum of natural history environment lecture urban home green American Museum of Natural History Looting of the Iraq Museum Join Dr. Donny George Youkhanna, the former director general of the Iraq National Museum in Baghdad, as he shares his unique experience and perspectives on the current archeological and museum conditions in Iraq. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_02_24_Iraq_Museum.mp3 Wed, 21 April 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:24:00 amnh american museum of natural history iraq museum looting American Museum of Natural History SciCafe Future of Stem Cells The American Museum of Natural History’s ongoing SciCafe, an exciting new after-hours series that brings together inquisitive minds for an evening of cocktails and discussion emceed by experts on cutting-edge science topics, explored the topic ‘The Future of Stem Cells’ on April 7, 2010. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_04_07_SciCafe.mp3 Thu, 08 April 2010 12:00:00 -0500 00:47:00 amnh american museum of natural history james arthur scicafe American Museum of Natural History 80th Annual James Arthur Lecture The idea of humans as rational and optimal creatures is making a comeback. But Gary Marcus, psychology professor and director of the NYU Center for Child Language, argues that the mind in general, and language in particular, might be better seen as what engineers call a kluge: clumsy and inelegant, but still remarkably effective. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_04_06_JamesArthur_Lecture.mp3 Wed, 06 April 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:09:00 amnh american museum of natural history brain language linguistics nyu psychology American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: The Future of Stem Cells What if your cells could be engineered to grow your own replacement organs? Glimpse the future of medicine with Professor Kristin Baldwin from the Scripps Research Department of Cell Biology as she discusses cutting-edge stem cell technologies. In an experiment that paid homage to Woody Allen's film Sleeper, Baldwin cloned an entire mouse from a single neuron from its nose. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_04_07_SciCafe.mp3 Wed, 07 April 2010 12:00:00 -0500 00:46:00 amnh american museum of natural history chemistry scicafe cloning mice stem cells genetics dna American Museum of Natural History SciCafe: Energy Through Chemistry Our energy future -- from powering cell phones, laptops, and cars to harnessing alternative sources like solar and wind -- depends on more efficient, high-performance batteries and fuel cells. Hector Abruna, director of the Energy Materials Center at Cornell, discusses exciting new technologies and materials that have the potential to revolutionize the energy landscape. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_03_03_SciCafe.mp3 Wed, 03 March 2010 12:00:00 -0500 00:47:00 amnh american museum of natural history chemistry scicafe energy fuel American Museum of Natural History 10th Annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate More than 900 people packed the American Museum of Natural History’s Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Theater on March 15 for the 10th annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate. This year, moderator Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, led a conversation about what the frontier of the manned space program should be, the Moon, Mars, or beyond? http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_03_15_asimov_debate.mp3 Wed, 17 March 2010 12:00:00 -0500 02:06:00 amnh american museum of natural history united nations biodiversity conservation American Museum of Natural History Wines with Ancient Lineages Join Mollie Battenhouse, sommelier and wine director of Maslow Six, and grape geneticist Peter Cousins, of Cornell University, as they discuss wines with ancient lineages and the early history of viticulture. Wines with Ancient Lineages was recorded on February 14, 2010 at the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_02_17_wines_silk_road.mp3 Tues, 23 February 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:38:00 amnh american museum of natural history united nations biodiversity conservation American Museum of Natural History International Year of Biodiversity More than 400 people traipsed through a blizzard to the American Museum of Natural History on February 10 for the North American launch of the International Year of Biodiversity. Ambassadors, Museum Trustees, and other invited guests gathered under the Museum’s famous blue whale which hangs in the Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_02_10_Biodiversity.mp3 Tues, 10 February 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:03:00 amnh american museum of natural history united nations biodiversity conservation Mandy Aftel The Perfumed Road Frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, jasmine — aromatics were valuable commodities traded along the ancient Silk Road, and they are still prized today. Renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel, the nose behind Aftelier perfumes, awakens the senses to the amazing world of aromatics and discusses their fascinating history. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/2010_01_20_Perfumed_Road.mp3 Tues, 9 February 2010 12:00:00 -0500 00:55:00 amnh american museum of natural history perfume silk road SciCafe Curry Economics Guests Tom Standage, business affairs editor of The Economist and author of An Edible History of Humanity joined Eric Tagliacozzo, associate professor of history at Cornell University and author of Secret Trades, Porous Borders: Smuggling and States Along a Southeast Asian Frontier and award-winning culinary expert Julie Sahni, author of Classic Indian Cooking to discuss food as a driving force behind economic expansion, industrial development and geopolitical competition. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/20100114CurryEconomics.mp3 Tues, 2 February 2010 12:00:00 -0500 01:29:38 amnh american museum of natural history curry economics economist julie sahni SciCafe Naughty or Nice: The Biological Basis of Greed and Altruism Is there biology behind holiday madness? Uncover the evolutionary and cultural roots of greed and altruism, and compare these seemingly human behaviors to those of other species. Take part in a lively conversation with biologist Lee Dugatkin, University of Louisville, and Rob DeSalle, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at AMNH, as they get to the root of what makes us naughty or nice. http://www.amnh.org/podcast/media/20091202scicafe.mp3 Tues, 8 December 2009 12:00:00 -0500 01:07:38 santa claus scicafe naughty nice greed altruism Lee Dugatkin Rob DeSalle Michael Pollan Michael Pollan Starting with his best-seller, The Botany of Desire: A Plant's Eye View of the World, Michael Pollan has uncovered hidden aspects of the industrialized American diet. In his newest book, he encourages us to take control of our eating habits with a simple resolution, "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Michael Pollan discusses ways of doing this with Peter Hoffman, chef and owner of Savoy. Recorded on May 14, 2009. http://amnh.org/podcast/media/200905pollan.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 19:00:00 -0500 00:54:38 michael pollan food sustainability peter hoffman chef savoy restaurant Anthony "Ace" Bourke and John Rendall With Anthony "Ace" Bourke and John Rendall Join Anthony "Ace" Bourke and John Rendall for this illustrated account of the story of Christian, the lion cub purchased at Harrods and raised in London until it was evident he needed a proper home. As the now famous YouTube video portrayed, Christian was flown to Africa and introduced into the wild where he thrived. This talk reveals the story behind the final reunion depicted in that video. Recorded on March 19, 2009. http://amnh.org/podcast/media/200903christian.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 00:57:17 lion cub christian anthony bourke john rendall london kenya africa Patrick Gannon With neuroscientist and professor Patrick Gannon Professor Patrick Gannon, Chair of Basic Science Education at Hofstra University School of Medicine, helps us understand the adaptive shift to language by looking at the brain. While he delivers the 79th James Arthur lecture on the Evolution of the Human Brain, Dr. Gannon discusses the evolution of human brain language areas, from their origins over 30 million years ago to their development in our common ancestors. Recorded on March 23, 2009. http://amnh.org/podcast/media/200903arthur.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 01:01:48 patrick gannon human brain language adaptive shifts adaptation james arthur lecture hofstra Todd Carmichael, Danner Friedman With Todd Carmichael, La Colombe Torrefaction; Coffee Roasters and Blenders; and Danner Friedman, Rainforest Alliance Todd Carmichael, La Colombe Torrefaction; Coffee Roasters and Blenders; and Danner Friedman, Rainforest Alliance, discuss growing coffee amid the realities of climate change. Learn how the coffee you purchase can help protect against deforestation, one of the leading causes of carbon dioxide emissions. A coffee cupping introduces several coffee varietals (plant strains) grown under different environmental conditions, from slash-and-burn farms to rainforests. Recorded on February 3, 2009. http://amnh.org/podcast/media/200902coffee.mp3 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 01:16:30 coffee climate change todd carmichael danner friedman Mario Livio With astrophysicist and best-selling author Mario Livio For centuries, mathematical theories have proven uncannily accurate at describing and predicting the physical world. What is it that gives mathematics such power? Mario Livio attempts to answer this question in his new book Is God A Mathematician?. Spanning such fields as cosmology, physics, and cognitive science, Dr. Livio offers an accessible and lively account of the lives and thoughts of some of the greatest mathematicians and scientists in history, from Archimedes to Galileo, Descartes to Godel, and on up to today. Recorded on January 12, 2009. http://amnh.org/podcast/media/200901livio.mp3 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 01:05:10 mario livio mathematics Donald R. Prothero With Donald R. Prothero, Professor of Geology at Occidental College Donald R. Prothero vividly illustrates how the fossil record is now one of the strongest lines of evidence for evolution. Tackling subjects ranging from flood geology and rock dating to neo-Darwinism and macroevolution, he takes us on a grand tour that sheds light on such subjects as invertebrate transitions, the reign of the dinosaurs, and the leap from chimpanzee to human. Donald R. Prothero is Professor of Geology at Occidental College and author of the new book Evolution: What Fossils Say and Why it Matters. Recorded on January 8, 2009. http://amnh.org/podcast/media/200901prothero.mp3 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 01:20:48 donald prothero geology evolution Edmond A. Mathez With Edmond A. Mathez, Curator in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Museum In this talk, Edmond A. Mathez presents the scientific evidence for climate change, describes some of the possible impacts, and explores potential solutions. Dr. Mathez is curator of the exhibition, Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future and author of the new book, Climate Change: The Science of Global Warming and Our Energy Future. Recorded on January 6, 2009. http://amnh.org/podcast/media/200901mathez.mp3 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:00:00 -0500 01:11:33 edmond mathez climate change global warming