Today on Astronomy.FM Radio (Jan 21st)

Astronomy.FM Radio (AFM*Radio) is a 24 hour astronomy and general
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Programs are repeated in 3-hour blocks to better serve time zones
around the globe. (In the past month AFM*Radio has had listeners in
36 countries.) A new broadcast day begins at 0200 GMT each day.

Today we are broadcasting the following shows (times are approximate):

"WNMC's First*Light" hosted by Michael Foerster
(at 0200, 0500, 0800, 1100, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2300 GMT)
Originating from Michigan public radio broadcasting WNMC-FM+TV,
"First*Light!" is a look at news from the intersection of science and
society.

"The Naked Scientists" Stripping Down Science
(0300, 0600, 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800, 2100, 0000 GMT)
Does farting make you weigh less? Can sea water keep roads frost-free?
Why does the LHC need to be so cold? How does antifreeze work and
what's the freezing point of beer? This week we run the risk of
frostbite to tackle the coolest science questions.

"365 Days of Astronomy" hosted today by Megan Argo
The daily program of the International Year of Astronomy
(0400, 0700, 1000, 1300, 1500, 1800, 2100, 0100 GMT)
Aboriginal art meets modern astronomy.

"Groks Science" hosted by Charles Lee & Frank Ling
(0415, 0715, 1015, 1315, 1515, 1815, 2115, 0115 GMT)
The English language is remarkably well-suited for many forms of
humorous wordplay. But, what is it about the structure of English that
makes it particularly amenable to wordplay? On this program, Prof.
Dallin D. Oaks discussed the structural ambiguities

Tune in at http://astronomy.fm/ Select your favorite audio
player from the top of the page to hear the broadcast.


Thanks for listening!
~ Michael
Radio at Astronomy daht FM