Dr. Tim

I'd like to thank Dr. Timothy Vogel for coming on the show this last monday. Tim is a 4th year resident in neurosurgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and he shared some cool insight on the research he's doing to tackle hydrocephaly (water on the brain). Apparently you want water everywhere in your body, except on the brain.

The live stream is still not functioning, though the folks at KRUI are working hard to figure out a means to let you, the whole world, tune into my show on a weekly basis. More to follow.

Make sure you listen this next week as we talk about violences patterns in young males, particularly the Amish. Who'd a thunk?

In Memoriam

Today, Only Science will be celebrating the life and works of David Foster Wallace, the great American author who recently ended his life, reportedly. If you haven't read any Wallace, I, without reluctance, strongly recommend you pick up any piece of his literature, drop whatever you are doing, and read his literature. You will then realize how actually sad it is that he is longer with us. Wallace was way off the deep end, writing-wise, and if you have read Infinite Jest, you may find an eeriness about its characters and how actually reflective of him they may have been. You'll be remembered, Dave.

Renowned psychology professor to talk about new book

Though each Only Science warrants its heavy hitters in the realm of science, you're not going to want to miss our special guest on Monday, November 3rd: Mark Blumberg, Professor of Psychology at the University of Iowa will be talking about his book "Freaks of Nature," due out in stores on November 11th. Get the preview here: http://www.psychology.uiowa.edu/Faculty/Blumberg/FreaksofNaturethebook.html but be sure to tune in at Noon, to KRUI 89.7FM on November 3rd, to hear Mark discuss what anomalies in nature can tell us about evolution and development.

ELN

Today's Show

Today's show was great, we were joined by Dr. Stuart Thompson of the Carver Family Center for Macular Degeneration. We talked about everything concerning circadian rhythms, and the importance of the visual system in ensuring these rhythms run smoothly. We managed to touch upon different models of gene therapy and recent scandals in stem cell research. Bad scientist! No! No copying the lab report from your neighbor!

As always, tune in next week at NOON on Monday and keep checking back for who our next guest will be!

ELN

One week postponement....

Blast!

We'll be airing on Monday, Sept. 8th, at Noon. Sorry to all the Only Science enthusiasts who had been waiting for the seasonal debut so impatiently. You'll just have to wait some more.

We've got some awesome guests lined up, so stay tuned....

Cheers,
ELN