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So, you're interested in Mars, huh? Did you catch the show we ran earlier this month about NASA's "dirty chamber," a low-pressure tank used to test equipment bound for Mars? Missed it? Well, how about the show we ran in December of '02 about attempts to colonize the Red Planet? Can't remember? Not a problem!

Whatever your interest, we've probably got a few programs right up your alley. And now, for the first time ever, you can listen to any or all of them, absolutely free! Just head over to our searchable program archive to hear everything from today's air show to a show we ran 12 years ago, or anything in between.

Into music? Here's an interesting piece on the world's oldest instrument. Ever wondered what a lemur sounds like? You can hear one right here! Then you might want to head over to this program, where you can learn about the fate of this furry creature. And with the holidays upon us, why not listen in on the celebrations of other cultures, like New Year in Scotland or England's Plough Monday.

Whether it's endangered wildlife, world customs, or scientific breakthroughs you seek, it's all right here in our program archives. Enjoy! We've also compiled a series of thematic audio sets and a few CDs, too. Just head over to our online store, to give the (reasonably priced) gift of sound!

Kids' Science Challenge Update...

Our second annual Kids' Science Challenge is in full swing, and we're receiving hundreds of terrific entries in the fields of Biomimicry, Forensic Science, and Sports on Mars. If you know any grade-schoolers, teachers, or after-school coordinators, send them over to kidsciencechallenge.com to learn more about the competition. In addition, we're offering classroom science prizes to the next 18 teachers who send in at least 25 student entries!

You may remember Claire Dworsky, a winner in last year's competition. This inquisitive 3rd-grader launched the largest study of its kind on the environmental impact of athletic fields using artificial vs. natural turf. This week, she's presenting her findings to the American Geophysical Union. Way to go, Claire!

Links to programs on last year's Kids' Science Challenge featuring Claire Dworsky:
Kids' Science Challenge: Winners - Claire
Kids' Science Challenge: Claire - Crumb Rubber
Kids' Science Challenge: Claire - Importance
Kids' Science Challenge: Claire - Lab
Kids' Science Challenge: Claire - Sampling
Kids' Science Challenge: Claire - Germy Turf
Kids' Science Challenge: Claire - Reagents
Kids' Science Challenge: Claire - Filtration

Links to programs on Biomimicry in this year's Kids' Science Challenge:
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Magical Mucus
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Collecting Mucus
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Giraffes
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Hippo Sweat
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Reading Slug Slime
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Wasps
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Pogo Stick
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Novel Robots
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Pink Sweat
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Mini-bots
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Cardboard Robots
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Neuromechanics
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Gecko Adhesion
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Gecko Release
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Adhesive Cloth
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Gecko Inspired
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Gecko Tails
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Running Roaches
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Gecko Fingers
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Toothbrush Toes
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Running Like Roaches
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Toe Hair
Kids' Science Challenge: Biomimicry - Unexpected Adhesion

Links to programs on Mars in this year's Kids' Science Challenge:
Kids' Science Challenge: Mars - Giant Chutes
Kids' Science Challenge: Mars - Playground
Kids' Science Challenge: Mars - Golf
Kids' Science Challenge: Mars - Robot Arm
Kids' Science Challenge: Mars - Dirty Chamber
Kids' Science Challenge: Mars - How Far
Kids' Science Challenge: Mars - Sending an Arm

Links to programs on Forensics in this year's Kids' Science Challenge:
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Fingerprints
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Super Prints
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Glass Mystery
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Secret Message
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Deciphering a Hidden Message
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Detective Science
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Making a Match
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Gathering Evidence
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Crash Case
Kids' Science Challenge: Forensics - Public Sentinel

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