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Podcast title	Absolute Science
Website URL	http://www.welltopia.com
Description	Features and news that uncover the science behind the stories. If you've ever asked, "Why?" you'll love Absolute Science. Winner of the 2006 Podcast Peer Awards: Best Science Podcast.
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Category	Science & Medicine Health
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1. 36 Sex in Space download (audio/mpeg, 11.93Mb) Description: The book "Sex in Space" was banned by the Jet Propulsion Lab book store. We've got an interview with the author. Like what you hear? Write us a review at iTunes; it really helps. Feedback goes to absolutescience@welltopia.com.
2. 35 Innovation download (audio/mpeg, 19.97Mb) Description: Can big companies innovate, or should it be left up to the small fries? Like what you hear? Write us a review at iTunes; it really helps. Feedback goes to absolutescience@welltopia.com.
3. 34 Ice Cores! Death! download (audio/mpeg, 16.99Mb) Description: How ice cores are used to measure climate, a scheme to slow global warming, a book review, and a very important story about the Tripoli Six. Like what you hear? Write us a review at iTunes; it really helps. Feedback goes to absolutescience@welltopia.com.
4. 33 Liars download (audio/mpeg, 12.20Mb) Description: Scientists hyping research?! Companies promising miracle stem cell cures?!?! People putting money ahead of healthcare?!?! I wish I were shocked. Like what you hear? Write us a review at iTunes; it really helps. Feedback goes to absolutescience@welltopia.com.
5. 32 The Language of God download (audio/mpeg, 10.52Mb) Description: A book review of The Language of God, plus news about depression, stem cells, prostate cancer, a contest, and more. Like what you hear? Write us a review at iTunes; it really helps. Feedback goes to absolutescience@welltopia.com.
6. 31 Roller coasters! download (audio/mpeg, 10.52Mb) Description: Which seat in a roller coaster gives the best ride? Could you be getting brain parasites from you cat? Are we finally safe from the bird flu? We'll answer these questions and of course include a science joke and great podsafe song. Like what you hear? PLEASE vote for us every day this week at www.podcastawards.com in the Technology and Science cateogry. Feedback goes to absolutescience@welltopia.com.
7. 30 It's hot blooded; check and see. download (audio/mpeg, 19.53Mb) Description: The science of sweat, soda geysers, and the best genetic tests. Plus, a new science sketch courtesy of tekdiff.com and our song of the week from The Brew. Like what you hear? PLEASE vote for us every day this week at www.podcastawards.com in the Technology and Science cateogry. Feedback goes to absolutescience@welltopia.com.
8. 29 How to be a cheap drunk, and much much more download (audio/mpeg, 15.98Mb) Description: In addition to telling you the secret of getting drunk with less alcohol, we'll also cover news stories about fertility advances, insomnia treatment, biodiesel, soccer hives, and global warming and wildfires. Plus, there's a new science joke and our song of the week from Motion Soundtrack. Like what you hear? Write us a review at iTunes, make us your favorite at the Podcast Pickle, vote at Podcast Alley, or send us some feedback at absolutescience@welltopia.com.
9. 28 Hypnosis: You aren't just getting sleepy anymore download (audio/mpeg, 30.98Mb) Description: Hypnosis science has come a long way. No longer just for stage tricks, you might be surprised to find how many different ways hypnosis is making a major contribution to medicine in this interview with Dr. David Patterson from the University of Washington. Like what you hear? Write us a review at iTunes, make us your favorite at the Podcast Pickle, vote at Podcast Alley, or send us some feedback at absolutescience@welltopia.com.
10. 27 Obesity Science download (audio/mpeg, 15.31Mb) Description: The Best of Absolute Science: We had a technological meltdown with this week's planned episode, and also needed to transfer some old files to the new server, which forces them to load up as new files. So to hold you over until next week, we chose this Best of Absolute Science episode on the science of obesity to transfer to the new server. Please send happy get-that-recording-equipment-working vibes our way.This episode originally aired December 22, 2005.
11. 26 Stanford or Swarthmore...Which path is better for a career in research? download (audio/mpeg, 9.70Mb) Description: What should you look for in a college when you want to do research? Do co-eds with tattoos have more sex? The world has already melted! Memory tricks. And our new Song of the Day...Future Memory by Heth and Jed
12. 25 Stick that anywhere and it still feels good! download (audio/mpeg, 13.55Mb) Description: You asked for it! Here's our take on the science behind acupuncture. Man, is it hard to deal with the placebo effect. We'll also hit some science news items, the secrets of sex, and our new Song of the Day...Code Monkey by Jonathan Coulton
13. 24 Could you handle working in a tobacco lab? download (audio/mpeg, 7.03Mb) Description: Our own feature about scientists who work in controversial fields. Also, a bunch of news stories and updates on everything from the bird flu and scientific fraud, to smoking cessation and cervical cancer drugs. And finally, another fun science mnemonic.
14. 23 Listener Appreciation Show: Questions and Fun download (audio/mpeg, 17.50Mb) Description: Fun, fun, fun as we celebrate a podcast milestone! We'll answer listener questions, thank the world, and reveal why we are science nerds.
15. 22 What's new with diabetes? download (audio/mpeg, 14.78Mb) Description: Dr. Riccardo Perfetti talks about how diabetes hurts the body and what researchers are learning about treating and even reversing the disease.
16. 21 Vince Vaughn meets Albert Einstein...kind of download (audio/mpeg, 18.33Mb) Description: Dr. Pete Ludovice combines a serious science career as a professor at Georgia Tech with a second life as a stand-up comedian. We'll talk about how he keeps up appearances, and what makes science so funny.
17. 20 The virtual cancer drug: Video games download (audio/mpeg, 11.76Mb) Description: A new computer game designed especially for kids with cancer has shown amazing results in its first clinicial study. We interview Dr. Pam Kato, the principal investigator behind the trial to find out just how a video game can improve patient outcomes.
18. 19 What does osteoporosis have to do with breast cancer? download (audio/mpeg, 11.76Mb) Description: One drug can prevent both osteoporosis and breast cancer. Find out the common scientific thread between these two diseases. (And stay tuned until the end, because believe it or not, we throw in a little sex.)
19. 18 Gene therapy: Coming soon to a patient near you? download (audio/mpeg, 11.76Mb) Description: Great gene therapy news emerged this week, but does it mean that the science is ready for prime time?
20. 17 Bird flu: What's your local health department doing to prepare? download (video/quicktime, 9.87Mb) Description: An interview with the director of the San Francisco department of public health, Dr. Mitch Katz, to find out what he's doing to prepare this major city for a potential bird flu pandemic, and a compelling discussion of what the risk really is.
21. 16 Can a new drug treatment prevent HIV infection? download (audio/mpeg, 8.30Mb) Description: This week scientists reported that a drug combination called Truvada, usually used to treat HIV, could actually prevent infection. Adam interviews the director of the San Francisco department of public health, Dr. Mitch Katz, to find out what this amazing discovery means for the face of HIV in the world.
22. 15 Insomina news. Plus, genetic testing for breast cancer, hemochromatosis, and fun download (audio/mpeg, 7.03Mb) Description: People who have taken the sleep drug Ambien have been sleep talking, driving, and emailing! Adam shares his personal experience and explores how circadian rhythms contribute to insomnia. Then Mignon and Adam discuss different kinds of genetic tests. How you can get a genetic test for hemochromatosis and how that is different than testing for breast cancer. Mignon shares her experience getting a recreational genetic test.
23. 14 Do TV shows get their science right? download (audio/mpeg, 8.15Mb) Description: An interview with Dr. David Foster, medical writer for the TV show "House"
24. 13 Evolution science chat download (video/quicktime, 6.51Mb) Description: Are science and religion mutually exclusive?
25. 12 So, you want to start a biotech company? download (audio/mpeg, 11.42Mb) Description: An interview with Dr. Patrick Fogarty, founder of Tosk, who discusses what it takes to get a biotech company started, including what should go into a business plan.
26. 11 Could a virus cause obesity? download (audio/mpeg, 11.42Mb) Description: An interview with Dr. Richard Atkinson, who explains the science behind a virus that might cause obesity in humans
27. 10 Deconstructing scientific fraud download (audio/mpeg, 12.30Mb) Description: Stem cells, cancer...scientific fraud has been in the news lately. Why aren't these cases caught before they go to press? We also discuss pancreatic cancer, and have an update on the Dendreon prostate cancer drug Provenge
28. 9 Outsourcing science download (audio/mpeg, 4.14Mb) Description: Biotech and pharmaceutical companies are increasingly outsourcing science jobs to India and Asia. Who benefits? Who loses?
29. 8 The science of personalized weight loss and metabolic rate download (audio/mpeg, 4.14Mb) Description: Weight loss is different for different people; genes play a major role. Also, some science comedy: researchers investigate hangover cures.
30. 7 The science behind the bird flu, tobacco company research, and HIV tests. download (audio/mpeg, 4.14Mb) Description: The science behind the bird flu, tobacco company research, and HIV tests.
31. 6 Why people engage in risky behavior download (audio/mpeg, 5.50Mb) Description: People do crazy things: risky sex, drugs, racing, etc. We explore the reasons why, including age, brain development, personality, and societal factors.
32. 5 Can new drugs help you stop smoking? download (audio/mpeg, 5.50Mb) Description: New pharmaceuticals can help you quit smoking, what is the link between depression and cigarette addiction; also we'll go over news about the avian flu emerging in Canada, HIV, the death of a Nobel prize winner for nanotechnology, and global warming.
33. 4 Is it possible to "fight off" the HIV virus? download (audio/mpeg, 5.50Mb) Description: A UK man just tested negative for HIV after testing positive in 2002. Scientists are skeptical that he could he have "fought off" the virus, but there are still some interesting things to learn from his story.
34. 3 Bird flu; Prostate cancer drug advances. download (audio/mpeg, 5.50Mb) Description: Learn the truth about the bird flu, and follow the fascinating story of a promising prostate cancer vaccine.
35. 2 Quit Smoking: What helps; what doesn't download (audio/mpeg, 5.50Mb) Description: Scientists are hard at work, studying the best ways to help people stop smoking. Could you benefit from their advice?
36. 1 Can science make cigarettes safer? download (audio/mpeg, 5.50Mb) Description: Scientists at tobacco companies are working hard to make cigarettes safer; but what do public health experts think of their efforts?