Follow along with the slideshow here.Glass windows are the second greatest human-related cause of mortality to North American birds, accounting for nearly 1 billion deaths annually. In an effort to make the skies safer for our feathered

Cafe Sci: Harnessing Electricity from Biofilms to Create Sustainable technologies

Mar 15th, 2017 1h 1m

Dr. David SanchezAssistent Professor, University of PittsburghBiofilms play a central role in the ecosystem’s ability to sustain life and provide goods and services for economic development. In the biosphere they support key biochemical

Cafe Sci: Is Carbon Capture Realistic?

Feb 13th, 2017 1h 27m

Is Carbon Capture Realistic?Christopher WilmerAssistant Professor,Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department,University of PittsburghJoin University of Pittsburgh professor Chris Wilmer for a discussion of the future of carbon captu

Science News and Q's Pilot -- Seahorses, Antimatter, and Rivers

Jan 26th, 2017 21m 42s

Hello, and welcome to Carnegie Science Center’s newest experiment in podcasting. This is a pilot episode of Science News and Q’s or “SNaQ” for short. It’s a show designed to highlight science current events and answer user submitted science qu

Light Up the Sky with Stars

Dec 12th, 2016 1h 32m

Light Up the Sky with StarsPresenter:Diane TurnshekLecturer, Author, & AstronomerHow far do you have to travel to see the stars clearly? Join lecturer, author, and astronomer Diane Turnshek as she discusses how light pollution not o

The Science of Soccer Strength

Nov 18th, 2016 1h 23m

Michael WhitemanPittsburgh RiverhoundsDirector of Sports ScienceThe Science of Soccer StrengthJoin Pittsburgh Riverhounds Director of Sports Science Michael Whiteman as he discusses truths and misconceptions about soccer athletes, an

In the Blink of an Eye: The Neuroscience of Baseball

Oct 7th, 2016 1h 24m

Timothy VerstynenProfessor Carnegie Mellon University "Neuroscience of Baseball"In the Blink of an Eye: The Neuroscience of BaseballHow does the architecture of the brain allow us to learn complex skills and make fast decisions? What p

Old Drugs, New Tricks: Putting an End to Traditional Eye Drops

Sep 20th, 2016 1h 5m

Old Drugs, New Tricks: Putting an End to Traditional Eye DropsPresenter:Morgan FedorchakDirector Ophthalmic Biomaterials LaboratoryGlaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, expected to affect up to 3 million Americ

From River to Tap: Examining Local Water Quality

Aug 11th, 2016 1h 2m

From River to Tap: Examining Local Water QualityPresenter:Gina CyprychEnvironmental Compliance Coordinator Pittsburgh Water and Sewer AuthorityWater: We drink it every day. But have you ever stopped to think about just exactly where yo

Spiders: Myths and Facts

Apr 5th, 2016 1h 13m

Jonathan PruittAssistant Professor Department of Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology University of California - Santa BarbaraSpiders: Myths and FactsFollow along with the slideshow here. What’s it like to live in a spider society?

Bridges: Connecting Researchers, Big Data, and High-Performance Computing

Mar 11th, 2016 1h 41m

Nick NystromDirector of Strategic Applications, Pittsburgh Supercomputing CenterBridges: Connecting Researchers, Big Data, and High-Performance ComputingFollow along with the slides HERE!Inferring the causes of disease, tracking the

If You Can’t See It, It Doesn’t Exist: Connections of Air and Climate Pollution with Policy Decisions

Feb 2nd, 2016 1h 24m

Neil DonahueProfessor of Chemistry & Chemical EngineeringDirector Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies at Carnegie Mellon UniversityIf You Can’t See It, It Doesn’t Exist: Connections of Air and Climate Pollution with Policy Decision

Expeditions and Species Discovery in the Amazon

Dec 9th, 2015 58m 56s

Jose PadialWilliam and Ingrid Rea Assistant Curator of Amphibians and ReptilesCarnegie Museum of Natural HistoryExpeditions and Species Discovery in the AmazonFollow along with the slideshow here.For centuries, the Amazon has captiv

Rain, Rivers, and Resources: How Watersheds Change Drinking Water

Nov 12th, 2015 48m 49s

Jeanne M. VanBriesen Professor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringCarnegie Mellon UniversityRain, Rivers, and Resources: How Watersheds Change Drinking WaterFollow along with the slide show here.How do everyday choices i

Q&A: Rain, Rivers, and Resources: How Watersheds Change Drinking Water

Nov 12th, 2015 46m 25s

This is the Q&A portion of the talk. The full talk is available in the previous podcast.Jeanne M. VanBriesen Professor of Civil and Environmental EngineeringCarnegie Mellon UniversityRain, Rivers, and Resources: How Watersheds Chang

Checking the World's Software for Exploitable Bugs

Oct 6th, 2015 1h 19m

David BrumleyPresident & DirectorCarnegie Mellon Univeristy’s CyLabChecking the World's Software for Exploitable BugsFollow along with the slide show here.To Carnegie Mellon University’s David Brumley, hacking is “not something ju

CATTfish and Flamingo, a new way to measure water quality from CMU

Sep 17th, 2015 50m 41s

Dave SpeerPresident & Co-FounderMellonHead LabsCATTfish and Flamingo, a new way to measure water quality from CMUWhy does water quality matter to you? Carnegie Mellon University start-up MellonHead Labs will explain water quality issues

"Wily Land Snails of Pennsylvania: Where Do They Live and Which Are Rare?"

Aug 17th, 2015 1h 17m

Dr. Timothy PearceAssistant Curator & Head, Section of MollusksCarnegie Museum of Natural History"Wily Land Snails of Pennsylvania:Where Do They Live and Which Are Rare?"Follow along with the slideshow HERE.A local scientist's work

Learning Science for Better Learning: Carnegie Mellon University's 'Simon Initiative'

May 18th, 2015 1h 14m

Learning Science for Better Learning:Carnegie Mellon University's "Simon Initiative"Dr. Marsha LovettDirector of the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence & Educational InnovationCarnegie Mellon UniversityMany students today rece

“What is Quantum Entanglement?” Q&A

Apr 14th, 2015 40m 32s

This is the Q&A portion of the evening.Dr. David SnokeDepartment of Physics and AstronomyUniversity of Pittsburgh"What is Quantum Entanglement?"Dr. David Snoke, a local professor, will unpack the concept of "quantum entanglement." The c

“What is Quantum Entanglement?”

Apr 14th, 2015 44m 22s

Dr. David SnokeDepartment of Physics and AstronomyUniversity of Pittsburgh“What is Quantum Entanglement?”Dr. David Snoke, a local professor, will unpack the concept of “quantum entanglement.” The concept is one of those things considered “

"What is Quantum Entanglement?"

Apr 14th, 2015 44m 22s

Dr. David SnokeDepartment of Physics and AstronomyUniversity of Pittsburgh"What is Quantum Entanglement?"Dr. David Snoke, a local professor, will unpack the concept of "quantum entanglement." The concept is one of those things considere

Cafe Sci: "Solid-State Lighting: Energy-Efficient Alternative?"

Mar 11th, 2015 1h 51m

Solid-State Lighting: Energy-Efficient Alternative?Professor Robert F. DavisDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringCarnegie Mellon UniversityIn the future, when we flip a light switch, could it turn on a solid-state light, rath

Cafe Scientifique: "Smart Traffic Signals"

Feb 3rd, 2015 53m 54s

Dr. Stephen F. SmithResearch professor in the Robotics Institute and Director of the Intelligent Coordination and Logistics LaboratoryCarnegie Mellon UniversitySmart Traffic SignalsTraffic congestion in United States metropolitan areas

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Dec 2nd, 2014 58m 27s

Additive Manufacturing: What It Is, How It Works, and Why We Should CareFollow along with the slideshow here.Dr. Howard A. KuhnAdjunct ProfessorUniversity of PittsburghAdditive Manufacturing, or 3D Printing, is a hotbed of modern innov