" Camo Fish " -- The Discovery Files
A team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have solved a longstanding mystery about how some fish seem to disappear from predators in the open waters of the ocean, a discovery that could help materials scientists and military technologists create more effective methods of ocean camouflage. (Source: The Discovery Files)
Source: The Discovery Files - December 17, 2015 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts
Better Living Through Chemistry: The Future of Chemistry Research in the US
Chemistry plays a key role in conquering diseases, solving energy problems, addressing environmental problems, providing the discoveries that lead to new industries, and developing new materials and technologies for national defense and homeland security. However, the field is currently facing a crucial time of change and is struggling to position itself to meet the needs of the future as it expands beyond its traditional core toward areas related to biology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Read the report online. (Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies)
Source: The Sounds of Science from the National Academies - October 12, 2007 Category: Science Authors: The National Academies Source Type: podcasts
" Light Snack " -- The Discovery Files
As consumers, we want to see the food we are buying. But, this amenity might just be at the expense of the food. Scientists at Virginia Tech have provided significant evidence that light can alter the taste, color and odor of food items, so the see-through packaging common in grocery store aisles could put our food in harm's way. But there is hope... the food scientists have started looking at alternative packaging methods and are hoping collaboration with materials scientists will reveal safer containment for our food. (Source: The Discovery Files)
Source: The Discovery Files - September 20, 2007 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts
