![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Umbilical Stem Cells -- Groks Science Show 2006-08-09 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Stem cells have the potential to cure many diseases, but viable therapies are mainly still experimental, including those from umbilical cord blood. On this program, Dr. David Steenblock discussed stem cell therapies.
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| Uncertain Oil -- Groks Science Show 2002-10-16 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Petroleum based fuel products will soon become a scarce resource. Developing alternative fuel sources is a profound challenge for science. On this program, Roland Hwang discussed these emerging technologies.
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| Uncertainty in Science -- Groks Science Show 2002-06-05 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
The evolution of uncertainty in scientific thought is a relatively recent occurrence. The emergence of this ideas has roots in not only science, but art and philosophy as well. On this program, Dr. David Peat discussed the history of uncertainty in science.
Keywords: Science
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| Unnatural Amino Acids -- Groks Science Show 2002-03-27 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Amino acids are the constituent building blocks for all of the proteins in our bodies. However, there are several natural and unnatural amino acids not found in proteins that could be used to design novel protein structures. This show featured a discussion of the methods for synthesizing these unnatural amino acids.
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| Urban Development -- Groks Science Show 2008-04-23 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Developing the infrastructure of poor urban environments remains a major challenge for sustainable growth. On this program, Dr. Timothy Campbell discussed capacity building and urban development.
Keywords: science; capacity building; public policy
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| Urban Sustainability -- Groks Science Show 2005-10-12 - Charles Lee and Frank Ling
Current trends in urbanization are unsustainable with current practices. Randy Hayes, Oakland Sustainability Director, discussed his efforts at rainforest protection and urban sustainability.
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