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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Going Green: Energy Conservation

9th - 10th
When oil prices are high, people look for ways of reducing their energy use. Strategies to try are discussed in this program. Aired Jun. 20, 2008 [40:47]
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: How to Rate Energy Star?

9th - 10th
Consumers often look for the Energy Star seal when buying appliances and devices. But is this a useful parameter when so many products meet this standard? And what other strategies could be used to change a person's behavior so that they...
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Persuasion, Energy, and Behavior

9th - 10th
When thinking about energy efficiency, how much emphasis should be put on human behavior rather than technology?
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Military Energy Use

9th - 10th
Military leaders are fighting a battle of a different kind -- over rising energy use and logistics issues. We'll talk about efforts to increase efficiency and move to greener energy sources within the armed forces.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: In Battle of the Bulbs, It"s Watts vs. Lumens

9th - 10th
How will energy efficiency standards affect light bulb design?
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Julius Robert Mayer

9th - 10th
A discussion of Mayer's colaboration with Robert Joule and the ultimate development of the first law of thermodynamics. Interesting, anecdotal and well-written. Includes some biographical information. (Text is the actual radio transcript...
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Inventors Design Lamp Powered Entirely by Gravity

9th - 10th
The gravity-powered device uses a weight to generate up to 30 minutes of light as it descends.

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