June

Convicted of rape and murder, but later proven innocent after 15 years in prison,J.D discusses with Northwestern lawyer Drizin and Ohio University Psychologist Lassiter the issues of forced confessions.

Discussion of new research that may lead to a cure to Type I Diabetes.

Professor of Geology discusses the history of plate tectonics, and why mountains on earth cannot grow beyond certain height.

Research into residual dust and fine particulates that created serious health problems for rescue workers and volunteers that spend days and weeks at Ground Zero, NY.

(Part 2) Significance of pollutants, dust and haze that drifts to America from China & Africa.

July

Statistician and author of “Dicing with Death” Senn talks about the testing necessary before a drug is considered safe for public distribution

Discussion of the allure, chemistry and general technological potential of gold.

(Global Warming Series # I) Astrophysicist talks about the impact of the Sun upon the Earth’s climate.

(Global Warming Series, # II) Biology Professor argues against negative consequences associated with global warming, i.e. life adapts and evolves.

August

(Global Warming Series, # III) Biology Professor suggests that evidence is compelling that global warming is associated with burning of fossil fuels and not part of a natural cycle.

Physics Professor discusses and demonstrates the evolution and form of various brass instruments.

Chemistry Professor talks about molecular self-assembly and the intelligent new materials that can result.

Psychology Professor talks about Pseudoscience in the field of mental health; “Re-birthing” to treat autism and crisis debriefing for survivors of major disasters as examples

Trends in science and technology Including: Stem cell research, Predicting regional climate change, and the creation of artificial animals for drug testing.

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