TRN Central Science

• LETTER TO OBAMA: USE OUR NATURAL GAS, BRING BACK $2 GAS RIGHT NOW!

  (January 27, 2012, 12:06 pm)

• Was the so-called 'God Particle' Over-Hyped? Michio Kaku Answers

  (January 24, 2012, 2:02 pm)

• Michio Explains the Evolution and Conditioning of the Modern Dog

  (November 7, 2011, 5:42 pm)

  Michio discusses the Origins of the Dog with Mark Derr, author of How the Dog Became the Dog: From Wolves to our Best Friends.

• Roy Masters Discusses a Flaw in the Big Bang Theory

  (October 16, 2011, 5:32 pm)

  Roy Masters discusses gravity and one hole in the theory of the Big Bang that  revolves around a recent scientific discovery regarding the accelerated expansion of the universe.

• Dr. Michio Kaku talks with Ken Denmead Author of the 'Geek Dad' Series

  (September 26, 2011, 7:42 pm)

  Ken Denmead and Michio discuss Geek Dad and how to get children and teenagers interested and involved in science.

• Michio Discusses the History of Doomsday Predictions with Astronomer Ken Croswell

  (September 8, 2011, 1:32 pm)

  Professor Michio Kaku talks with Astronomer Ken Croswell about how Astronomy has been used (or misused) in many doomsday predictions throughout history.

• Dr. Michio Kaku on Nanotechnology and its Applications in the Future

  (August 17, 2011, 4:34 pm)

  Michio Kaku interviews Dr. Jennifer Lewis, a Pioneer in the field of Nanotechnology.

• Michio Talks about the Relation between Science and Hollywood Science Fiction

  (August 9, 2011, 3:27 pm)

  Michio talks about the new film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, as well as other films in the popular franchise and other acclaimed Science Fiction films.

• Can Science Help Predict Disasters, Market Crashes and other Calamities?

  (August 4, 2011, 4:05 pm)

  Dr. Michio Kaku explores the question of whether science can help predict disasters.  Michio explains how the first economic bubble-related crash occurred and what it and all subsequent market crashes have had in common.

• Michio Interviews Annie Jacobsen, Author of 'Area 51' on the Many Myths of the Renowned Site

  (August 2, 2011, 5:03 pm)

  Annie Jacobsen explains the many myths of Area 51, from faked moon landings, underground tunnel networks, and of course, crashed alien spaceships.

• Rusty talks with Scott Higley, VP of Georgia Aquarium regarding Shark Week

  (August 1, 2011, 5:53 pm)

  Scott Higley discusses Shark Week and what makes sharks such a captivating and wrongly feared animal.

• Michio on Intelligence and the Evolution of the Brain

  (July 25, 2011, 4:04 pm)

  Dr. Michio Kaku discusses how we can monitor intelligence and the development of the brain using MRI readings.

• Michio Kaku Kaku Interviews Dr. Carolyn Porco about the Gas Giants and the Rings of Saturn

  (July 20, 2011, 1:36 pm)

  Michio talks with Professor Carolyn Porco regarding the gas giants in our solar system, the rings of Saturn, and the future of space exploration.

• We Have Learned More About Our Solar System in the Past Few Decades than Ever Before - Michio

  (July 20, 2011, 9:20 am)

  Michio discusses the many discoveries made through space exploration, including the vast oceans beneath Europa, a moon of Jupiter, that may change what we thought we knew of the so called 'Goldilocks zone'.

• Michio talks with Mathematician Ian Stewart about What Drew him to the Subject

  (July 18, 2011, 5:26 pm)

  Dr. Ian Stewart explains what interested him in mathematics, then the conversation shifts to the latest in the field and the probability of life on other planets.

• Dr. Michio Kaku discusses Mathematics and Science Education

  (July 15, 2011, 3:11 pm)

  Michio Kaku explains how Mathematics is the language of nature, and its close relationship with the sciences.

• 'We're Really the Predators in the Sea at this Point' - Eilperin

  (July 8, 2011, 3:59 pm)

  Dr. Michio Kaku speaks with Juliet Eilperin, author of Demon Fish about sharks and the dangers of over-harvesting due to Sharkfin Soup popularity and other factors.

• Prof. Douglas Kenrick discusses Evolutionary Psychology with Michio Kaku

  (June 29, 2011, 1:22 pm)

  Professor Douglas Kenrick, joins Michio to discuss his theory that evolution effects human behavior and thought processes.

• Dr. Michael Shermer joins Michio to discuss 'Why do we believe Weird Things?'

  (June 13, 2011, 5:17 pm)

  Dr. Michael Shermer, founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, and Executive Director of the Skeptics Society joins Michio Kaku to discuss his new book The Believing Brain which talks about why people believe in Ghosts, Aliens and Superstitions.

• 'Is the standard shape for a Universe a circle?'

  (May 24, 2011, 1:08 pm)

  Michio addresses a question from a caller "Is the standard shape for a Universe a circle and if so why?"

• Michio discusses the Fukushima & Chernobyl Nuclear Disasters with Dr. Lyman

  (May 18, 2011, 4:49 pm)

  Dr. Edwin Lyman from The Union of Concerned Scientists joins Dr. Kaku to discuss what has happened and what will happen in the future with the Fukushima and Chernobyl Nuclear Disasters.

• Can We Control the Weather?

  (May 17, 2011, 3:59 pm) Dr. Kaku addresses a question posed by Bruce Vang: Are we ever going to develop a machine that can control the weather somewhat?

• Michio talks with Holly Tucker the author of "Blood Work"

  (May 9, 2011, 3:25 pm)

  Holly Tucker joins Michio to discuss her book "Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution" and the past, present and future of medicine.

• Miguel Nicolelis discusses Controling Objects with our Minds

  (April 29, 2011, 2:19 pm)

  Professor Miguel Nicolelis of Duke University talks with Michio about his new book 'Beyond Boundaries: The New Neuroscience of Connecting Brains with Machines—and How It Will Change Our Lives'

• Michio discusses, the Big Bang Theory and Did they really land on the Moon?

  (April 23, 2011, 2:44 pm)

  Michio answers questions from callers on the Moon landing and the Big Bang Theory.

• Dr. Kaku's Universe - Why Quantum Physics Ends the Free Will Debate

  (April 19, 2011, 3:02 pm)

  Dr. Kaku addresses a question posed by Joanna Lew: Why does Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle prove that humans have free will? 

• Kaku’s Universe - A New weekly Newsletter by Dr. Michio Kaku

  (April 12, 2011, 12:39 pm)

  Kaku’s Universe features articles and content from his website along with links to view Kaku’s TV and other media engagements.

• Physicist Dr. Michio Kaku Discussing Potential Nuclear Plant Dangers

  (March 31, 2011, 2:23 pm)

  Physicist Dr. Michio Kaku discussing the Fukushima Nuclear Plant accident which is  already the second worst nuclear power plant accident, second only to Chernobyl.

• Wray Herberts discusses how out Minds play tricks on us and use short cuts to make Sense of the World

  (January 1, 2011, 1:53 pm)

  Wray Herbert author of On Second Thought: Outsmarting you Minds Hard-Wired Habits, joins Michio to discuss the world of Phscology and how our minds play tricks on us, use short cuts and biases, to make sense of the world around us.

• Exclusive: Illinois Senator Mark Kirk on AMN

  (December 22, 2010, 8:27 am)

  New Illinois U.S. Senator Mark Kirk spoke with John and Amy about a carcinogen found in drinking water.

• Jerry Doyle Talks with Dr. Michio Kaku About Rare Lunar Eclipse...

  (December 20, 2010, 5:54 pm)

  This year's winter solstice — an event that will occur next Tuesday — will coincide with a full lunar eclipse in a union that hasn't been seen in 456 years.

• Michio Kaku on the Science in Sports

  (October 19, 2010, 5:54 pm)

  Michio Kaku explains some of the physics in sports that actually affect the game in mysterious ways.

• Savage Attacks The Hypocrisy of the Green Movement

  (October 11, 2010, 7:41 pm)

  Michael Savage decries false environmentalists who only want to save the planet on their terms.

• Michio Kaku on Recent Astroids Narrowly Missing Earth

  (September 29, 2010, 5:12 pm)

  Michio Kaku talks about 4 astroids narrowly missing earth last week, giving scientists a rare glimpse these mysterious objects.

• Michio Kaku Adds Q&A Hotline for Radio Listeners

  (September 23, 2010, 2:28 pm)

  Have you been unable to get your science related questions answered? Science Fantastic is proud to announce a new hotline...

• Michio Kaku: Gas vs. Electric Power for Transportation

  (September 23, 2010, 11:41 am)

  Has technology overcome the historical objections of electric battery range and power vs. gasoline? Michio answers...

• Dr. Michio Kaku Weighs in on the Question of Life in Outer Space

  (September 15, 2010, 3:47 pm)

  Michio gives his take on the question of alien life, and why it has not contacted us if it exists.

• Michio on the Contributions of Military Research to Modern Science

  (September 7, 2010, 2:54 pm)

  Michio discusses modern inventions that have their roots in Military research: The Internet, GPS, and more.

• Michio Talks Electric Cars, Ray Guns, Jet Packs and More

  (August 31, 2010, 1:09 pm)

  Dr. Michio Kaku says the problem with these inventions can be traced to the limitations of the battery.

• Court Blocks Use of Federal Funds on Stem Cell Research

  (August 26, 2010, 2:59 pm)

  AMN talks with the Director of the Center on Religion and the Constitution about the issue.

• Dr. Michio Kaku on the Voyager Space Probes and their Mission

  (August 24, 2010, 3:55 pm)

  Michio on the many contributions of the Voyagers, and on some of the fears associated...

• We'll Have Some Form of Invisibility in the Next Decade - Michio

  (August 9, 2010, 2:55 pm)

  Dr. Michio Kaku guests on the Colbert Report to talk about String Theory, Time Travel and Invisibility.

• Michio on What Happened Before the Big Bang

  (August 1, 2010, 3:24 pm)

  Michio Kaku tackles Science's most uncomfortable question, what was there before the Big Bang?

• Dr. Michio Kaku on the History of Science

  (July 26, 2010, 2:08 pm)

  Dr. Michio Kaku discusses the history of science and societies link to science.

• Shakespeare's Tempest and Technology

  (July 6, 2010, 2:06 pm)

  Dr. Kaku discusses the 50s Sci-fi movie, Forbidden Planet and its relation to Shakespeare's Tempest.

• Michio Explains Moore's Law

  (June 29, 2010, 12:37 pm)

  Michio Kaku on Moore's Law and why computers as we know them are in desperate need of innovation.

• Michio Kaku on the Fountain of Youth

  (June 25, 2010, 2:09 pm)

  Michio discusses the fountain of youth, aging, and a connection between population growth and life expectancy.

• Michio's Guidelines for Exploring the Unknown

  (June 12, 2010, 1:36 pm)

  Dr. Kaku gives his perspective on the curiosities of the unknown, such as psychics, aliens, and future telling.

• Geek Dad: Raising Geek Generation 2.0

  (May 29, 2010, 3:40 pm)

  Michio Kaku talks to Ken Denmead, author of Geek Dad, about how to encourage kids to have an interest in science.

• What Lies Ahead for the Mother of all Oil Spills?

  (May 8, 2010, 3:49 pm)

  Michio interviews noted conservationist, Dr. Reese Halter on the subject of the BP Oil spill, how big it could grow and the environmental impact.