Wissenschaft und Technik im Kopfhoerer / Science and Engineering in your Headphones
This episode is a conversation with UT Austin's Hans Hofmann about a number of related topics in biology. We start with computational biology and bioinformatics (the original topic of the episode). From there we moved into genetics and DNA sequencin[...]
This episode is a conversation with UT Austin's Hans Hofmann about a number of related topics in biology. We start with computational biology and bioinformatics (the original topic of the episode). From there we moved into genetics and DNA sequencing as an example for where comptutational biology is used. Finally, we talked about Hans' own research on biological foundations of social behavior.
Erschienen: 14.02.2013
Dauer: 1:14:53
Weitere Informationen zur Episode "117 – Genetics, Computational Biology and Social Behavior"
In this episode we discuss the results of the recent listener survey. We discuss the overall structure of the audience and also look at some of the suggestions for improvement you gave us as part of the feedback. One result of the survey is that ver[...]
In this episode we discuss the results of the recent listener survey. We discuss the overall structure of the audience and also look at some of the suggestions for improvement you gave us as part of the feedback. One result of the survey is that very few people listen only to the German episodes -- this is why we publish the survey results only in English :-)
Erschienen: 10.02.2013
Dauer: 0:41:53
In this episode we talk about extra-vehicular activities, also known as spacewalking, with former astronaut Tom Jones. In the episode we cover the underwater training in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, we talk about the preparation of the space walk in t[...]
In this episode we talk about extra-vehicular activities, also known as spacewalking, with former astronaut Tom Jones. In the episode we cover the underwater training in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, we talk about the preparation of the space walk in the shuttle, and of course we discuss the spacewalking itself. In particular, we talk about Tom's participation in the STS-98 spacewalks that installed the Destiny lab onto the ISS. Note: I forgot in the episode to thank some listeners for the questions they contributed: Daniel Hölbling, Andrew Moylan, Henning Krause, Mathias Menzer, Ekki Beyer-Christoph, Jake Brownson, Clive van Hilten, and somebody called Tim. Sorry for that.
Erschienen: 02.02.2013
Dauer: 1:03:05
This episode is a conversation with Mitchell Pavao-Zuckerman about Biosphere 2. In the episode we discuss Biosphere 2 itself, its history and the missions that have been run there. We then discuss today's research at Biosphere 2: among others, this [...]
This episode is a conversation with Mitchell Pavao-Zuckerman about Biosphere 2. In the episode we discuss Biosphere 2 itself, its history and the missions that have been run there. We then discuss today's research at Biosphere 2: among others, this includes the Landscape Evolution Observatory and the Green Roofs project.
Erschienen: 27.01.2013
Dauer: 0:51:22
In dieser Episode geht es um chirurgische Operationen. Dazu unterhalten wir uns mit Dr. Bernd Schläger, Leitender Oberarzt in der Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie am Klinikum Heidenheim. In der Episode besprechen wir den Ablauf ei[..
In dieser Episode geht es um chirurgische Operationen. Dazu unterhalten wir uns mit Dr. Bernd Schläger, Leitender Oberarzt in der Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie am Klinikum Heidenheim. In der Episode besprechen wir den Ablauf einer typischen Operation (Anamnese, Narkose, Zugang, die eigentliche Operation, Vernähen).
Erschienen: 18.01.2013
Dauer: 2:15:58
Weitere Informationen zur Episode "114 – Chirurgische Operationen"
This episode covers the moon, and in particular, its creation. We talk to the two scientists who came up with the theory of the moon's creation that is still prevalent today: Don Davis and Bill Hartmann In the episode we discuss in detail their theo[...]
This episode covers the moon, and in particular, its creation. We talk to the two scientists who came up with the theory of the moon's creation that is still prevalent today: Don Davis and Bill Hartmann In the episode we discuss in detail their theory that the moon has been created by an impact event into earth, as well as some of the history of this theory. We also discuss other space related topics such as water on the moon, human vs. robotic space flight, and flights to Mars.
Erschienen: 10.01.2013
Dauer: 1:30:02
Weitere Informationen zur Episode "113 – The (creation of the) Moon"
This is the first of two episodes recorded at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona. This episode has two interviews. The first one, with Mark Sykes, the director of PSI, is about the PSI and planetary science in general. The second int[...]
This is the first of two episodes recorded at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, Arizona. This episode has two interviews. The first one, with Mark Sykes, the director of PSI, is about the PSI and planetary science in general. The second interview is with Beatrice Mueller about her research area, comets.
Erschienen: 01.01.2013
Dauer: 1:27:59
Weitere Informationen zur Episode "112 – Planetary Science and Comets"
This epsiode covers my visit at the Large Binocular Telescope near Tucson, Arizona. The episode is mostly a conversation with the telescope's director, Richard Green. We talk about optical astronomy in general and the LBT in particular. I also talk [...]
This epsiode covers my visit at the Large Binocular Telescope near Tucson, Arizona. The episode is mostly a conversation with the telescope's director, Richard Green. We talk about optical astronomy in general and the LBT in particular. I also talk to a scientist who is currently observing at the telescope as well as a telescope operator.
Erschienen: 19.12.2012
Dauer: 3:01:07
Weitere Informationen zur Episode "111 – Optical Astronomy and the Large Binocular Telescope"
This episode is a conversation with JPL's Anita Sengupta about Curiosity's landing on Mars. We first discuss the landing process itself and then focus on various aspects of the landing, in particular, the parachute. Next we discuss the development a[...]
This episode is a conversation with JPL's Anita Sengupta about Curiosity's landing on Mars. We first discuss the landing process itself and then focus on various aspects of the landing, in particular, the parachute. Next we discuss the development and test of that parachute. We conclude the episode with a general discussion about Mars Science Lab, Curiosity and space flight in general.
Erschienen: 12.12.2012
Dauer: 1:03:01
Weitere Informationen zur Episode "110 – Curiosity’s Landing on Mars"
This is the long-awaited episode about the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance airplaine, the highest-flying jet-powered airplane currently in use. Our guest in the episode is Carl LaRue who has been flying the U-2C and the U-2R in the 60s and 7[...]
This is the long-awaited episode about the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance airplaine, the highest-flying jet-powered airplane currently in use. Our guest in the episode is Carl LaRue who has been flying the U-2C and the U-2R in the 60s and 70s. In the episode we discuss the airplane itself, the challenge of flying it, as well as a number of anecdotes surrounding the Dragon Lady.
Erschienen: 29.11.2012
Dauer: 2:06:22
Weitere Informationen zur Episode "109 – Flying the U-2 Dragon Lady"
