http://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast**Important:** This feed is no longer updated. Go to Curious Minds Homepage: www.cmpod.net *** A Podcast about Science, Technology and History. Interesting stories from a wide range of subjects: from Physics and Astronomy to Medicine and Arts.enCopyright Ran Levi (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMTMon, 15 Aug 2016 21:00:00 GMTScienceBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/64dbf02f-3ebc-40b1-82b9-d4d8b5b5783c_cm_logo_with_text_1400x1400.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast**Important:** This feed is no longer updated. Go to Curious Minds Homepage: www.cmpod.net *** A Podcast about Science, Technology and History. Interesting stories from a wide range of subjects: from Physics and Astronomy to Medicine and Arts.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comscience,history,health,medicine,computers,military,navy,software,submarine,technologyRan Levino**Important:** This feed is no longer updated. Go to Curious Minds Homepage: www.cmpod.net ***episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/08/15/heroes-of-podcasting-2-jay-soderberg-vp-of-blogtalkradioSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/08/15/heroes-of-podcasting-2-jay-soderberg-vp-of-blogtalkradio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/08/15/heroes-of-podcasting-2-jay-soderberg-vp-of-blogtalkradioMon, 15 Aug 2016 21:00:00 GMTHeroes Of Podcasting 2: Jay Soderberg, VP of BlogTalkRadioThis series explores the history and future of podcasting, and each episode will feature a single guest who is a pioneer of podcasting. This time, we're interviewing Jay Soderberg - AKA The Pod Vader. Head of Content at BlogTalkRadio and Host of the Next Fan Up show. Jay Soderberg started in podcasting back in 2006. Jay’s story is rather unique, since his first steps in podcasting were in the corporate world, whereas the vast majority of podcasters back then were independent creators. We talked about the advantages and disadvantages of podcasting in a corporate environment, Jay’s vision as Head of Content and, of course, the origins of his nickname - the Pod Vader. Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter 00:34:00Ran LevinoPodcasting,blogtalkradio,history of podcastingJay Soderberg started in podcasting back in 2006. Jay’s story is rather unique, since his first steps in podcasting were in the corporate world.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/08/04/heroes-of-podcasting-1-inventor-of-mp3-prof-karlheinz-brandenburgSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/08/04/heroes-of-podcasting-1-inventor-of-mp3-prof-karlheinz-brandenburg/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/08/04/heroes-of-podcasting-1-inventor-of-mp3-prof-karlheinz-brandenburgThu, 04 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMTHeroes Of Podcasting 1: Inventor of MP3, Prof. Karlheinz BrandenburgThis series explores the history and future of podcasting, and each episode will feature a single guest who is a pioneer of podcasting. This time, we’re interviewing Prof. Karlheinz Brandenburg – inventor of the popular MP3 format which a critical innovation in Podcasting history. 00:23:00Ran LevinopodcastThis series explores the history and future of podcastinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/27/richard-stallman-and-the-history-of-open-source-free-software-pt-2Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/27/richard-stallman-and-the-history-of-open-source-free-software-pt-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/27/richard-stallman-and-the-history-of-open-source-free-software-pt-2Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMTRichard Stallman and The History of Open Source & Free Software, Pt. 2Join The Mailing List and get notified of new episodes!  In 1998, a group of people broke away from the Free Software Foundation and created instead the Open Source Initiative. What were their motives? Richard Stallman, the founder of the FSF, and Tim O'Reilly who helped popularize the term 'Open Source' discuss the history of Open Source & Free Software. Link to Part I of the series Read Transcript Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter 00:41:00Ran LevinoOpen Source,software,software development,Computers,programmingRichard Stallman, the founder of the FSF, and Tim O'Reilly who helped popularize the term 'Open Source' discuss the history of Open Source & Free Software.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/14/the-solar-systems-little-known-membersSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/14/the-solar-systems-little-known-members/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/14/the-solar-systems-little-known-membersTue, 14 Jun 2016 21:00:00 GMTThe Solar System's Little Known MembersWhat's Astronomy Shorts? It's a series of short episodes that will give you a taste of the very diverse field of astronomy. Try listening to to the episode with your kids!  This episode will focus on a few of the lesser-known children of the Solar System neighborhood: The Oort Cloud, Kuiper's Belt & Dwarf Planets. Download MP3 | More Astronomy Shorts | Read the Full Transcript Link to Family SoundsLinks to our Twitter and Facebook page.Help us climb the charts! write a review on iTunes.Subscribe to the Podcast!00:06:00Ran Levinoastronomy,SOLAR SYSTEM,spaceA few of the lesser-known children of the Solar System neighborhood: The Oort Cloud, Kuiper's Belt & Dwarf Planets.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/03/the-history-of-open-source-free-software-pt-1Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/03/the-history-of-open-source-free-software-pt-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/06/03/the-history-of-open-source-free-software-pt-1Fri, 03 Jun 2016 04:54:57 GMTThe History of Open Source & Free Software, Pt. 1In the early 1980's Richard Stallman founded the Free Software Foundation (FSF): a socio-technological movement that revolutionized the software world. In this episode we'll hear Stallman himself talking about the roots of the movement, and learn of its early struggles. The post The History of Open Source & Free Software, Pt. 1, w/ Special Guest: Richard Stallman appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:35:00Ran LevinoThe History of Open Source & Free Software, Pt. 1, w/ Special Guest: Richard Stallmanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/05/23/astronomy-shorts-3-crazy-weather-on-other-planetsSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/05/23/astronomy-shorts-3-crazy-weather-on-other-planets/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/05/23/astronomy-shorts-3-crazy-weather-on-other-planetsMon, 23 May 2016 18:45:59 GMTAstronomy Shorts 3: Crazy Weather On Other PlanetsHumans have yet to have set foot on a different planet, but today, from their limited vantage point on Earth, astronomers are able to notice a few breathtaking phenomena that are beyond human imagination. This episode reveals some of the greatest, most amazing, violent and impressive meteorological phenomena seen on other planets in the Solar System. The post Astronomy Shorts 3: Crazy Weather On Other Planets appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:07:00Ran LevinoHumans have yet to have set foot on a different planet, but today, from their limited vantage point on Earth, astronomers are able to notice a few breathtakinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/05/09/the-indo-european-language-pt-2-linguistics-geneticsSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/05/09/the-indo-european-language-pt-2-linguistics-genetics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/05/09/the-indo-european-language-pt-2-linguistics-geneticsMon, 09 May 2016 10:34:54 GMTThe Indo-European Language, Pt. 2: Linguistics & GeneticsIn the previous part of the episode we learned how linguists were able to reconstruct bits of the ancient & long lost Indo-European language. In this episode we'll discover what can these words tell us about life in the Bronze Age, family ties and nomadic relationships. We'll also learn about the links between Genetics & Linguistics: a recent genetic finding that explains the unprecedented success of that language: a single lucky mutation that enabled the Yamna People, as they are called today, to digest milk. The post The Indo-European Language, Pt. 2: Linguistics & Genetics appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:43:00Ran LevinoIn the previous part of the episode we learned how linguists were able to reconstruct bits of the ancient & long lost Indo-European language. In this episode wehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/04/15/the-ancient-indo-european-language-pt-1-linguistics-geneticsSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/04/15/the-ancient-indo-european-language-pt-1-linguistics-genetics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/04/15/the-ancient-indo-european-language-pt-1-linguistics-geneticsFri, 15 Apr 2016 08:59:15 GMTThe Ancient Indo-European Language, Pt. 1: Linguistics & Geneticsspecial guest – Kevin Stroud (“History of English Podcast“) The Indo-European language is an ancient language, the ancestor of an amazing variety of modern languages – from English and French to the Persian Farsi and Indian Sanskrit. The speakers of this language didn’t leave any written evidence behind, but researchers were able to reconstruct it never the less. Episode Page | Download MP3 | Read Transcript Link To Part II   00:44:00Ran Levinolanguage,Language Communication,Languages,history,ancient historyAn ancient language, the ancestor of an amazing variety of modern languages – from English and French to the Persian Farsi and Indian Sanskrit.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/31/astronomy-shorts-2-three-breathtaking-views-within-the-solar-systemSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/31/astronomy-shorts-2-three-breathtaking-views-within-the-solar-system/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/31/astronomy-shorts-2-three-breathtaking-views-within-the-solar-systemThu, 31 Mar 2016 14:25:42 GMTAstronomy Shorts 2: Three Breathtaking Views within the Solar SystemA journey to outer space has many dangers and challenges; but for those courageous astronauts, the trip might be worthwhile. Some of the planets and moons in the Solar System have views that are really, but really, out of this world: The Caloris Basin, Iapetus and Miranda. The post Astronomy Shorts 2: Three Breathtaking Views within the Solar System appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:07:00Ran LevinoA journey to outer space has many dangers and challenges; but for those courageous astronauts, the trip might be worthwhile. Some of the planets and moons in thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/31/astronomy-shorts-1-the-scale-of-the-universeSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/31/astronomy-shorts-1-the-scale-of-the-universe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/31/astronomy-shorts-1-the-scale-of-the-universeThu, 31 Mar 2016 14:07:17 GMTAstronomy Shorts 1: The Scale of the UniverseThe universe we live in is really big: It's vastness is difficult to even comprehend. That vastness is why, even if our universe is teeming with life, it is unlikely that we will ever meet other intelligent life forms. Let's take a closer look at the scales of distances, speeds and volumes in our universe. The post Astronomy Shorts 1: The Scale of the Universe appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:07:00Ran LevinoThe universe we live in is really big: It's vastness is difficult to even comprehend. That vastness is why, even if our universe is teeming with life, it is unlhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/21/the-longitude-problem-maritime-historySciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/21/the-longitude-problem-maritime-history/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/21/the-longitude-problem-maritime-historyMon, 21 Mar 2016 09:37:11 GMTThe Longitude Problem (Maritime History)How a single navigation error cost the Royal Navy Four battle ships and 1,505 men - and led a humble carpenter to solve one of the most difficult & important engineering challenges of the last 300 years. The post The Longitude Problem (Maritime History) appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:33:00Ran LevinoHow a single navigation error cost the Royal Navy Four battle ships and 1,505 men - and led a humble carpenter to solve one of the most difficult & important enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/11/stuxnet-pt-3-flame-duquSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/11/stuxnet-pt-3-flame-duqu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/11/stuxnet-pt-3-flame-duquFri, 11 Mar 2016 09:37:40 GMTStuxnet, Pt. 3: Flame & DuquIn this episode, the last of the series, we'll learn about Stuxnet's creators and their motives - and get to know Flame & Duqu, Stuxnet's sinister sisters. The post Stuxnet, Pt. 3: Flame & Duqu appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:33:00Ran LevinoIn this episode, the last of the series, we'll learn about Stuxnet's creators and their motives - and get to know Flame & Duqu, Stuxnet's sinister sisters. Thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/01/stuxnet-pt2-uranium-enrichmentSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/01/stuxnet-pt2-uranium-enrichment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/03/01/stuxnet-pt2-uranium-enrichmentTue, 01 Mar 2016 09:28:29 GMTStuxnet, Pt.2: Uranium EnrichmentWho was Stuxnet's target, and how can a computer virus destroy Uranium enrichment gas centrifuge? CMPod explores the inner mechanisms of the worm. The post Stuxnet, Pt.2: Uranium Enrichment appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:29:00Ran LevinoWho was Stuxnet's target, and how can a computer virus destroy Uranium enrichment gas centrifuge? CMPod explores the inner mechanisms of the worm. The post Stuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/02/03/stuxnet-the-malware-that-struck-the-iranian-nuclear-program--a-3-parts-seriesSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/02/03/stuxnet-the-malware-that-struck-the-iranian-nuclear-program--a-3-parts-series/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/02/03/stuxnet-the-malware-that-struck-the-iranian-nuclear-program--a-3-parts-seriesWed, 03 Feb 2016 09:54:55 GMTStuxnet: The Malware that struck the Iranian Nuclear Program - a 3-Parts SeriesWhen it was discovered in 2010, Stuxnet was the most complicated and sophisticated malware ever known. The Stuxnet attack was a terrifying display of cyberwarfare and jarring proof of concept: Advanced Persistent Threat. Download MP3: Part I Read the full transcript of the series.       00:37:00Ran Levinocyber security,malware,cyber crimeWhen it was discovered in 2010, Stuxnet was the most complicated and sophisticated malware ever known. The Stuxnet attack was a terrifying display of cyber warfhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/01/17/lsd-history-pt2-timothy-learySciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/01/17/lsd-history-pt2-timothy-leary/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/01/17/lsd-history-pt2-timothy-learySun, 17 Jan 2016 12:09:24 GMTLSD History, Pt.2: Timothy LearyDr. Timothy Leary help kickstart the LSD's involvement in the Hippie movement of the 1960's - and was imprisoned for it. But what really makes LSD so dangerous? We'll delve deep into the effects of LSD on the human brain. The post LSD History, Pt.2: Timothy Leary appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:21:00Ran LevinoDr. Timothy Leary help kickstart the LSD's involvement in the Hippie movement of the 1960's - and was imprisoned for it. But what really makes LSD so dangerous?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/01/04/lsd-historySciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/01/04/lsd-history/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2016/01/04/lsd-historyMon, 04 Jan 2016 07:32:02 GMTLSD HistoryA 2-parts series on LSD history: it's discovery, it's initial uses by psychologists and the CIA and it's role in the 'hippie revolution' of the 1960's. Also, how does LSD affects the brain? The post LSD History appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:33:00Ran LevinoA 2-parts series on LSD history: it's discovery, it's initial uses by psychologists and the CIA and it's role in the 'hippie revolution' of the 1960's. Also, hohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/12/09/the-bubonic-plagueSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/12/09/the-bubonic-plague/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/12/09/the-bubonic-plagueWed, 09 Dec 2015 11:39:06 GMTThe Bubonic PlagueThe Black Death that swept across Europe in the 14th century wasn't the first time nor the last that the Bubonic Plague decimate large cities and brought empires to their knees. For many thousands of years, its cause and way of spreading was totally unknown - until two brave (and some might say - insanely brave) French physicians took to the streets of Hong Kong and Bombay, and risked their own lives in the name of ridding Mankind - and the fleas - from their worst nightmare: The Plague. The post The Bubonic Plague appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:33:00Ran LevinoThe Black Death that swept across Europe in the 14th century wasn't the first time nor the last that the Bubonic Plague decimate large cities and brought empirehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/30/molecular-clock-pt-2-y-chromosomeSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/30/molecular-clock-pt-2-y-chromosome/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/30/molecular-clock-pt-2-y-chromosomeMon, 30 Nov 2015 07:27:39 GMTMolecular Clock, Pt. 2: Y ChromosomeThe male Y Chromosome holds tantalizing clues about our own, personal past - but that past can turn out to be very troubling. Tatiana Zerjal's research on DNA samples brought by Spencer Wells from central asia revealed uncomfortable truths, such as the extend of rape and murder in Genghis Khan's Mongol empire. Dr. Karl Skorecki's interest in his priestly Jewish origins has the potential to sow division and strife amongst jews. Do we really want to know the secrets our DNA holds? The post Molecular Clock, Pt. 2: Y Chromosome appeared first on Curious Minds Podcast. 00:36:00Ran LevinoThe male Y Chromosome holds tantalizing clues about our own, personal past - but that past can turn out to be very troubling. Tatiana Zerjal's research on DNA shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/17/the-genetic-molecular-clock-pt1Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/17/the-genetic-molecular-clock-pt1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/17/the-genetic-molecular-clock-pt1Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:34:32 GMTThe Genetic Molecular Clock, Pt.1The Molecular Clock technique was invented by Emile Zuckerkandl. Several decades later, Dr. Rebecca Cann, who examined samples of Mitochondrial DNA, made an amazing discovery: she confirmed the existence of a single  Mitochondrial Eve, and solved a Paleoanthropological mystery: Earth was once home to many different Human Species – from Homo Erectus to the Neanderthals. Yet today, they are all gone. When and how did the other humanoids disappear? The answer is hidden, of all places, in out DNA. Read Transcript Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter 00:32:00Ran LevinoGENETICS,medicine,Science,history,healthA 2-parts series exploring one the most important innovations in Genetics: the Molecular Clock, a novel way to interpret random genetic mutations in every livinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/04/arsenic-poisoning-a-historySciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/04/arsenic-poisoning-a-history/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/11/04/arsenic-poisoning-a-historyWed, 04 Nov 2015 13:32:41 GMTArsenic Poisoning – A HistoryPoisons are an integral part of human history, as the story of king Mithridates reveals. But when Life Insurance was invented, poisoning became a plague in Victorian Britain. For many women, Arsenic poisoning was the perfect murder weapon - as was the case with Lady Charlotte Elizabeth Ursinus. Discover why Arsenic was known as the 'inheritance powder', and the biological mechanism that makes it so deadly. (Note: This episode is not recommended for young children) Read The Full Transcript Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter 00:30:00Ran Levinomedicine,health,history,poisoning,poisonDiscover why Arsenic was known as the 'inheritance powder', and the biological mechanism that makes it so deadly.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/10/12/digital-preservation-the-domesday-projectSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/10/12/digital-preservation-the-domesday-project/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/10/12/digital-preservation-the-domesday-projectMon, 12 Oct 2015 06:14:18 GMTDigital Preservation & The Domesday ProjectIn the 1980’s, the British BBC invested millions of pounds on what should have been a technological marvel: a modern version of the famous medieval Domesday Book. Less then 15 years later, it’s system was unusable. Compare that expensive failure to the longevity of the Domesday Book: a record written on paper in Latin in the 11th century and is still readable today. What can these two case studies tell us about the challenges and potential solutions to Digital Preservation? Read The Full Transcript Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter   00:37:00Ran Levinoinformation,digital,Computers,software,bbcIn the 1980’s, the British BBC invested millions of pounds on what should have been a technological marvel: a modern version of the famous medieval Domesday Boohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/10/04/u-boats-in-wwii-pt-ii-wolf-packs-and-floating-coffinsSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/10/04/u-boats-in-wwii-pt-ii-wolf-packs-and-floating-coffins/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/10/04/u-boats-in-wwii-pt-ii-wolf-packs-and-floating-coffinsSun, 04 Oct 2015 10:52:38 GMTU Boats in WWII, Pt. II: Wolf Packs and Floating Coffinsn 1941 the British and Canadian navies managed, with great effort, to turn the tide and curb the U-Boats threat in the North Atlantic – but Admiral Dönitz was about to introduce a new kind of U-Boat – one that would deal a deadly blow to the British, American and Canadian forces.Type 21, AKA – Elektroboote. Link to Part I | Read the Full Transcripts Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter   00:40:00Ran LevinoWorld War II,history,military,navy,submarineIn 1941 the British and Canadian navies managed, with great effort, to turn the tide and curb the U-Boats threat in the North Atlantic – but Admiral Dönitz washttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/09/25/u-boats-in-wwii-pt-i-the-battle-of-the-atlanticSciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/09/25/u-boats-in-wwii-pt-i-the-battle-of-the-atlantic/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/09/25/u-boats-in-wwii-pt-i-the-battle-of-the-atlanticFri, 25 Sep 2015 20:49:21 GMTU Boats in WWII, Pt. I: The Battle of the AtlanticHow did the small, outgunned German fleet manage to strike painful blows to the Great British Navy in WW2? The credit for this success belongs to the German flotilla of submarines: the Unterseeboots, or U-Boats. It's commander, Admiral Karl Doenitz, applied a once 'failed' tactic of 'Wolf Packs' attacks against allied merchant marine vessels, and  dealt heavy blows to the British and American forces. Read Transcript Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter 00:31:00Ran LevinoWorld War II,military,history,technology,weaponsHow did the small, outgunned German fleet manage to strike painful blows to the Great British Navy? The credit for this success belongs to the German flotilla ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/09/03/medical-history-rontgen-hounsfield-radiologySciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/09/03/medical-history-rontgen-hounsfield-radiology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/curiousmindspodcast/2015/09/03/medical-history-rontgen-hounsfield-radiologyThu, 03 Sep 2015 09:00:57 GMTMedical History: Rontgen, Hounsfield & RadiologyIn 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen made an accidental discovery that forever changed the medical profession: X-Rays. He was the first to solve the puzzle of a peculiar device named the “Crookes Tube”, and ushered in a new field of research: Radiology. Decades later, Godfrey Hounsfield harnessed the power of the newly invented computer to create a new and powerful application to the (by then) old X-Rays: ‘Computed Tomography’, or CT. This technological adventure involved – surprisingly – one of the most famous bands of all time, the Beatles. Read the Full Transcript  Subscribe: iTunes | Android App | RSS link | Facebook | Twitter   00:34:00Ran Levinohealth,medicine,engineering,technology,historyIn 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen was an honored and admired physics professor. But reputation aside, Röntgen was 50 years old - and at that age, it is rare for a scient