Podcasts: 10 favourites

I love listening to podcasts. My current favourites are: 1, Driveway Moments: NPR What is a Driveway Moment? ... Rather than turn the radio off, you stay in your car to hear the piece to the end. 2. This I Believe: NPR Based on a 1950s radio program of the same name, Americans from all walks of life share the personal philiosophies and core values that guide their daily lives. 3. Wiggly Podcast Listen to Heather Gorringe, managing director of garden supplies company Wiggly Wigglers. 4. A Way with Words Public radio’s lively language show, with Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. 5. Grammar Grater a weekly podcast about English words, grammar and usage for the Information Age - with host Luke Taylor. (Minnesota Public Radio) 6. Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing - Hosted by Mignon Fogarty. 7. The Word Nerds A podcast about words, language, and why we say the things we do. 8, The Naked Scientists Podcast - interactive science, medicine and technology weekly live radio show with Dr Chris Smith. 9. The Satellite Sisters - Radio show featuring five sisters talking about women and real life. 10. Amateur Traveler - a travel show that helps you find the best places to travel to. Note: You do not need an iPod to listen to podcasts, as they are simply MP3 audio files that can be played back either on your computer or any MP3 player Do you listen to podcasts? Which ones are your favourites?

The science of a bullet-proof vest: video

This fascinating video explains the science behind the potential for designing a better bullet-proof vest by showing a simple experiment involving cornflour and water: Chris Smith, managing editor of The Naked Scientists, shows why cornflour and water could point the way forward for bullet-proof vests. (link via Telegraph TV) The Naked Scientists Science Radio and Naked Science Podcasts

RSPB podcast and BBC Springwatch

Did you know that the RSPB (The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) produces a monthly podcast called Nature's Voice about their work to protect birds and the environment, both in the UK and around the world. The latest episode is, "Birds of prey - the good news, Bill Oddie and the Loch Garten ospreys" and it reminded me that this year's Springwatch is about to start on TV - it's scheduled to start Monday, 26th May, 8PM BBC2. I don't usually watch the BBC much but Springwatch is a series that I always look forward to and enjoy watching. The nature show is entertaining as well as educational and the friendly banter between the presenters, Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King helps to make it even more delightful. If you've never watched it, I highly recommend it.

Mr Science Show: podcasting

If you've ever wondered how people create their own podcasts and maybe even considered creating one yourself, you will be interested in a post that explains everything about podcasting - Creating your own podcast - on the (excellent) Mr Science Show podcast/blog with Marc West.