http://www.welltopia.com en-us 2005, 2006 Mignon Fogarty, Inc. Science Absolute Science: Fogarty and Lowe 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. 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. Mignon Fogarty mignon@welltopia.com no The book "Sex in Space" was banned by the Jet Propulsion Lab book store. We've got an interview with the author. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/sex.MP3 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:28:00 PDT no 00:26:00 science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty Can big companies innovate, or should it be left up to the small fries? 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/innovation.MP3 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:25:00 PDT no 00:45:42 science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty 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. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/global.mp3 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:40:00 PDT no 00:37:00 science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty Scientists hyping research?! Companies promising miracle stem cell cures?!?! People putting money ahead of healthcare?!?! I wish I were shocked. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/Bryson.mp3 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:40:00 PDT no 00:26:40 science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty A book review of The Language of God, plus news about depression, stem cells, prostate cancer, a contest, and more. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/manning.mp3 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 24:55:00 PDT no 00:23:45 depression, stem cells, science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty, trypod The science of roller coasters, plus your cats could be making you sick and a bird flu update. Song of the week from ATOMICTOM. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/rollercoaster.mp3 Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:25:00 PDT no 00:21:50 roller coaster, physics, science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty, trypod, bird flu, cats 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. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/hot.mp3 Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:25:00 PDT no 00:42:40 sweat, science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty, trypod, mentos, genetic test The secret of getting drunk with less alcohol, news stories about fertility advances, insomnia treatment, biodiesel, soccer hives, global warming and wildfires. Plus, a new science joke and our song of the week from Motion Soundtrack. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/newsRoundup.mp3 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:25:00 PDT no 00:34:30 diet, infertility, science, research, absolute science, absolut science, mignon, fogarty, biodiesel, global warming, insomnia, trypod 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. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/hypnosis.mp3 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:25:00 PDT yes 00:33:50 science, hypnosis, research, absolute science, mignon, fogarty, pain, diet, exercise, health, lose weight To to hold you over until next week, we chose this Best of Absolute Science episode on the science of obesity. Please send happy get-that-recording-equipment-working vibes our way.This episode originally aired December 22, 2005. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/obesity.mp3 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:00:00 PDT no 00:22:15 science, obesity, research, absolute science, mignon, fogarty, diet, exercise, health, lose weight 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 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 http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/college.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:45:00 PDT no 00:21:22 science, tattoos, sex, global warming, college, research, biotech, Heth and Jed, Future Memory 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, why sex is good for you, and our new Song of the Day...Code Monkey by Jonathan Coulton 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 http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/acupuncture.mp3 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 23:45:00 PDT yes 00:29:35 science, acupuncture, alternative medicine, sex, Jonathan Coulton, Code Monkey 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. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/thankYouForSmoking.mp3 Thu, 25 May 2006 23:45:00 PDT no 00:15:21 science, smoking, movie, cervical cancer, bird flu, avian flu, scientific fraud, tobacco Fun, fun, fun as we celebrate a podcast milestone! We'll answer listener questions, thank the world, and reveal why we are science nerds. Fun, fun, fun as we celebrate a podcast milestone! We'll answer listener questions, thank the world, and reveal why we are science nerds. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/listenerAppreciation.mp3 Thu, 18 May 2006 20:00:00 PDT no 00:34:00 science, comedy, fun jokes, enriched uranium, calorie restriction, rituxan, lymphoma, armchair president Dr. Riccardo Perfetti talks about how diabetes hurts the body and what researchers are learning about treating and even reversing the disease. Dr. Riccardo Perfetti talks about how diabetes hurts the body and what researchers are learning about treating and even reversing the disease. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/diabetes.mp3 Thu, 11 May 2006 20:00:00 PDT no 00:40:02 science, diabetes treatment, drugs, cure, interview 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 funny. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/drpete.mp3 Thu, 04 May 2006 20:00:00 PDT no 00:40:02 science, comedy, funny, humor, stand-up, Georgia Tech 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. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/remission.mp3 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:00:00 PDT no 00:19:50 science, cancer, computer, games, video, games 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.) 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.) http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/osteoporosis.mp3 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 23:00:00 PDT no 00:19:07 science, breast, cancer, osteoporosis, estrogen, exercise, sex Great gene therapy news emerged this week, but does it mean that the science is ready for prime time? Great gene therapy news emerged this week, but does it mean that the science is ready for prime time? http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/geneTherapy.mp3 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:45:00 PDT no 00:25:42 science, gene therapy 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. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/fluInterview.mp3 Thu, 06 Apr 2006 23:45:00 PDT no 00:20:50 bird flu, avian flu, public health, science, study, drugs, NIH, Tamiflu This week scientists reported that Truvada, usually used to treat HIV, could actually prevent infection. Adam interviews the SF public health director, Dr. Mitch Katz, to find out what this means for the face of HIV in the world. 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/HIV_prevention.mp3 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:00:00 PDT no 00:18:07 HIV, AIDS, prevention, truvada, science, study, drugs, CDC The sleep drug Ambien can cause strange behavior, and Adam and Mignon discuss the science of genetic testing 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. http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/genetic_testing.mp3 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:30:00 PDT no 00:15:48 insomnia, sleep, ambion, genetic testing, breast cancer, hemochromatosis, DNA An interview with Dr. David Foster, medical writer for the TV show "House" An interview with Dr. David Foster, medical writer for the TV show "House" http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/house.mp3 Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:30:00 PDT no 00:17:48 house, interview, TV, science, medicine What's wrong with trying to believe in science or prove religion? Are science and religion mutually exclusive? Fogarty http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/evolution.mp3 Wed, 8 Mar 2006 23:59:00 PDT no 00:13:45 evolution, science, religion 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. 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. Fogarty http://www.welltopia.com/start_a_biotech_company.mp3 Wed, 1 Mar 2006 11:59:00 PDT no 00:17:27 biotech, biotechnology, business, plan, Tosk, cancer, start-up An interview with Dr. Richard Atkinson, who explains the science behind a virus that might cause obesity in humans An interview with Dr. Richard Atkinson, who explains the science behind a virus that might cause obesity in humans Fogarty http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/obesity_virus.mp3 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:00:00 PDT no 00:24:56 obesity, weight, loss, diet, virus, Atkins, Richard Atkinson, adenovirus AD36, science, college 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 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 Fogarty and Lowe http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/fraud.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2006 16:41:00 PDT no 00:26:52 fraud science, stem cells, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, oral cancer Biotech and pharmaceutical companies are increasingly outsourcing science jobs to India and Asia. Who benefits? Who loses? Biotech and pharmaceutical companies are increasingly outsourcing science jobs to India and Asia. Who benefits? Who loses? Fogarty http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/outsourcingBiotech.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:41:00 PDT no 00:09:02 outsourcing, biotech, science, india, china, jobs Weight loss is different for different people; genes play a major role. Also, some science comedy: researchers investigate hangover cures. Weight loss is different for different people; genes play a major role. Also, some science comedy: researchers investigate hangover cures. Fogarty and Lowe http://www.welltopia.com/lighterObesity.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2006 16:41:00 PDT no 00:13:33 diet, exercise, health, lose weight, gain, research, science, hangover Get the latest news about advances in manufacturing a bird flu vaccine, how tobacco companies were caught suppressing science showing the dangers of second-hand smoke, and new problems with an off-the-shelf HIV test that's before the FDA. The science behind the bird flu, tobacco company research, and HIV tests. Fogarty and Lowe http://www.welltopia.com/flu_smoking_HIV_update64.mp3 Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:54:00 PDT no 00:13:50 science, bird flu, tobacco, smoking, HIV test, podcast, news People do crazy things: risky sex, drugs, racing, etc. We explore why. People do crazy things: risky sex, drugs, racing, etc. We explore the reasons why, including age, brain development, personality, and societal factors. Fogarty http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/risk.mp3 Wed, 7 Dec 2005 16:41:00 PDT no 00:8:00 risky sex, genes, hiv, drugs, addiction, alcohol, ADD, behavior, depression, personality 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. 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. Fogarty and Lowe http://www.welltopia.com/smoking_hiv_birdflu.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:41:00 PDT no 00:16:45 HIV virus, zinc, bird flu, avian flu, global warming, nanotechnology, biotechnology, biotech 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. 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. Fogarty and Lowe http://media.libsyn.com/media/absolutescience/HIV.mp3 Fri, 18 Nov 2005 16:41:00 PDT no 00:16:30 HIV, virus, testing, antibodies, AIDS, vaccine, biotechnology, biotech Learn the truth about the bird flu, and follow the fascinating story of a promising prostate cancer vaccine. Learn the truth about the bird flu, and follow the fascinating story of a promising prostate cancer vaccine. Fogarty http://www.welltopia.com/flu_provenge.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:41:00 PDT no 00:9:30 bird flu, avian flu, prostate cancer, provenge, chicken eggs, biotechnology, biotech Scientists are hard at work, studying the best ways to help people stop smoking. Could you benefit from their advice? Scientists are hard at work, studying the best ways to help people stop smoking. Could you benefit from their advice? Fogarty http://www.welltopia.com/smoking_cessation.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2005 16:20:00 PDT no 00:6:00 quit, smoking cessation, cigarettes, research, science, health, tobacco, snus, taxes, biotechnology, biotech Scientists at tobacco companies are working hard to make cigarettes safer; but what do public health experts think of their efforts? Scientists at tobacco companies are working hard to make cigarettes safer; but what do public health experts think of their efforts? Fogarty http://www.welltopia.com/canScienceMakeCigarettesSafer.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:00:00 PDT no 00:5:30 quit smoking, cessation, cigarettes, research, science, health, tobacco, genetics, biotechnology, biotech