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Interviews of the Week
Water
- Graeme Stephens describes satellite's look at Earth's water cycle
- Upmanu Lall uses climate models to help restore Everglades
Health
- Christine Biron studies body's first responders to infection
- Francis Collins, National Institutes of Health director, speaks on 5-year priorities
Biodiversity
- Paul Barrett on how dinosaurs' teeth reveal what they ate
- Andrew Blaustein on Earth's disappearing amphibians
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SubscribeAgriculture
- Johannes Lehmann on turning waste into a natural resource
- Andy Jarvis models the effect of climate change on world's top 50 crops
Human World
- William C. Clark: 'Sustainability isn't a new concept'
- Malcolm Potts on empowering Afghanistan's women
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NASA Satellite Missions
Hear about how satellites are helping scientists understand Earth's changing environment.>>
Forests on the Edge
Hear scientists and other experts speaking about U.S. forests and forest issues>>
Encouraging dialogue on the energy challenge
Scientists at Shell talk about energy challenges and solutions.>>
Nanotechnology in Agriculture
Scientists speak about how nanotech is changing the way we access and produce our food supply.>>
National Space Biomedical Research Institute
Scientists speak on medical research that's helping astronauts in space - and people on the ground.>>
Summit: America's Climate Choices
The National Academies responded to a request from the U.S. Congress in 2009.>>
Chronicles of a Science Experiment
The stories of science are stories of people. EarthSky follows the science journey of nano research>>
International Polar Year at EarthSky
Hear from scientists who have explored Earth's north and south poles.>>
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Thomas Woods
Thomas Woods has worked on NASA projects since 1982. His research is focused primarily on solar ultraviolet irradiance and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.>>
Johannes Lehmann
Johannes Lehmann's research covers many aspects of soil including fertility management and biogeochemistry, dryland research, nutrient cycling in irrigation systems,>>
Daniel Sigman
Daniel Sigman is a winner of a 2009 "genius grant" from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. As a biogeochemist, he uses an interdisciplinary approach>>
Christine Biron
Christine Biron focuses her research on inborn immunity to viruses and cells related to immunity, including what are known as 'natural killer' cells. She is the Esther Elizabeth Brintzenhoff Professor>>
Vasily Titov
Vasily Titov is director of the Center for Tsunami Research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He has been NOAA's >>