January 16, 2008 | 3 comments
Jargon is easy; metaphors are tough -- try describing synthetic biology to folks who have never heard of it. One of our editors gives it his best shot in fourth episode of the Instant Egghead segment of Scientific American's new video podcast. (iTunes, RSS)
Previous episodes of the 60 Second Science Video Podcast:
Adapting to the Freshwater CrisisForward-thinking experts are getting a better handle on the growing global water shortage and coming up with innovative approaches to ensuring the security, safety and sustainability of this resource
15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense
In 2012 neutrinos melt Earth's core, and other disasters
Information in the Holographic Universe
Fight to protect California condors from lead ammunition moves to Arizona
Circulation of LHC Beams Could Resume in Earnest over the Weekend
Measuring Up: New NIST Director, Plus Big Budget Put Measurement Science in Public Eye
How Long Can a Nuclear Reactor Last?
What to Do About Endocrine Disruptors? A Q&A with Linda Birnbaum
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