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Graduate student Kate Tsui from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, describes some of the benefits of telepresence robots. She also discusses her research into improving these remote devices.

Graduate student Kate Tsui from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, describes some of the benefits of telepresence robots. She also discusses her research into improving these remote devices.

Graduate student Michelle Borkin from Harvard University describes her work connecting astronomy with medicine. Hear how 3 dimensional imaging bridges the gap between these two seemingly disparate sciences.

Learn about the recent 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Virginia that was felt all the way up in Boston. Also, Dr. Jim Wilking from Harvard University talks about his research into developing very tiny pharmaceuticals.

Once again NanoDays introduced us to dozens of researchers studying the very small. We learned about nanotubes in space, the "magic" of quantum dots, and nano-biotechnology.

This week we will hear from two experts in Hawaii looking at some of the natural phenomenon occurring in the Pacific. Dr. Nathan Becker will talk about the tsunami created by the recent Japan earthquake and Dr. Matthew Patrick will describe the recent eruptions at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii.

Dr. William Hsu and Dr. Enrique Caballero from the Joslin Diabetes Center talk about the prevalence of diabetes in various ethnic populations. Also, find out why the incidence of type II diabetes is increasing in these populations in the United States and all over the world.

Guest Alfred Thompson from Microsoft describes how the new XBox Kinect works. Also, we will learn about a blast detector badge being developed for soldiers.

Material scientist Dr. Zvonimir Dogic talks about using biology as inspiration for new synthetic materials. Also, producer Chris Schmidt from Nova's "Making Stuff" talks about the process of making the new series and even mentions some interesting research that was left out of the final cut.

How did a 40 foot pterosaur get off the ground to fly through the sky? Listen here to learn about its unique launch style. Also, find out why 2010 was such a busy hurricane, and why we did not feel many of the effects in the US.

In this segment, find out how Dr. Randi Rotjan from the New England Aquarium is studying tropical coral reefs. Also, hear New Hampshire author Sy Montgomery discuss her new book detailing surprising characteristics of birds.

Hear Dr. Aaron Baggish from Massachusetts General Hospital describe his research on the effectiveness of electrocardiogram screening in young athletes. Then, find out about technologies on the horizon for glaucoma detection and treatment.

On October 9, the LCROSS satellite will crash into the Moon in the search for lunar water. Our guest Andrew Chaikin gives a guided tour of the Moon. Also, astrophysicist Dan Evans talks about a galaxy-destroying black hole.

This week will be exploring two different types of jungles. Hear Dr. Jeremy DeSilva describe how studying chimpanzees in a Ugandan jungle can tell us more about locomotion in human ancestors. Also, learn about our own epidermal jungle, including all the bacteria that live on our skin.

This week we will hear from two guest researchers from our Forces That Change Us series. Dr. Heidi Tissenbaum will describe her research into aging. Dr. David Schauer will discuss why the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori can cause peptic ulcers and gastric cancer, but not always!

Learn how scientists can use human stem cells to clear damaged corneas in mice. Also, find out if the ozone layer has improved since CFCs were banned over 20 years ago.