After the headlines, Keiki-Pua Dancil joins us to give us an update on her role at the Hawaii Science and Technology Council. Then, Frank Schowengerdt from the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems and Jim Crisafulli from DBEDT will talk about lunar simulation experiments taking place on Mauna Kea.
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Episode 73: IPv6 (Jan. 6, 2010)
After we cover the latest tech news and happenings in Hawaii and beyond, Mark Hukill from the Pacific Telecommunication Council will give us an update on an upcoming conference on “Embracing the Cloud.” Finally, Alan Whinery from the University of Hawaii and Tony Querubin from LavaNet will join us to talk about the next generation Internet Protocol, and what it means to us.
Episode 71: Native Farmlands (Dec. 23, 2009)
After the headlines, Dan Leuck from Tech Hui join us with an update on the online community, and a new “Meta Contest.” Then Sam Gon from the Nature Conservancy will talk about using new technology to discover ancient farmlands in Hawaii.
Episode 61: Aquaculture and Aquaponics (Oct. 14, 2009)
After the headlines, we’re joined by Francios Rogers from the Blue Planet Foundation to talk about the Blue Line Project. We then talk to Benny Ron from UH and Glenn Martinez from Olomana Gardens about Aquaculture and Aquaponics. This show was broadcast during the fall pledge drive, and is therefore abbreviated.
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Episode 57: 3-D Printing and Rapid Prototyping (Sept. 16, 2009)
After the headlines, we talk with Lisa Gibson from the Hawaii Science and Technology Council to tell us about an upcoming tax workshop for high tech companies. Finally, Russ Ogi from Rapid Technology and Sherilyn Lau from the Hawaii State Department of Education join us to talk about 3-D printing and rapid prototyping.
And now the News:
- Scientists report adulthood body size associated with cancer risk: A team of scientists led by an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Cancer Research Center of Hawaii has reported that body mass in younger and older adulthood, and weight gain between these life periods, may influence a man’s risk for prostate cancer.
- NASA’s LCROSS Reveals Target Crater for Lunar South Pole Impacts: NASA has selected a final destination for its Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite, or LCROSS, after a journey of nearly 5.6 million miles that included several orbits around Earth and the moon.
- Most Distant Supermassive Black Hole: University of Hawaii astronomer Dr. Tomotsugu Goto and colleagues have discovered a giant galaxy surrounding the most distant black hole ever found.
- Hawaii researchers explore previously unseen coral: Scientists over the past month explored coral reefs in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands that until recently were considered too deep for scuba divers to reach.
Episode 52: Hardcore Inventing (Aug. 12, 2009)
After the headlines, Burt and Ryan share some observations from recent visits to nuclear-powered aircraft carriers at see, courtesy the U.S. Navy. Then, Dr. Rob Yonover, creator of the Rescue Streamer, joins us to discuss “Hardcore Inventing,” a philisophy, as well as a new book he authored with Ellie Crowe.
Episode 51: Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning (Aug. 5, 2009)
This week, after the headlines, Laurie Carlson (Honolulu Weekly, Slow Food Oahu) joins us to talk about an upcoming visit by author Gary Paul Nabhan. Then, Scott Higa and Frederic Berg from Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning update us on their company’s ambitious plan to air condition up to 40 buildings in downtown Honolulu using deep ocean water.
Episode 50: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (July 29, 2009)
After the headlines, Greg Kim tells us about the Hawaii Spinout Summit. Then, we welcome Holly Burns and Travelocity’s “Roaming Gnome” to the Aloha State. Finally, Dr. Jeffrey Gillis-Davis from the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology tells us about some of the contributions Hawaii scientists are making to NASA missions to the moon and Mercury.
Episode 49: Gadget Chat (July 22, 2009)
After the headlines, Daniel Leuck joins us to tell us about the TechHui Conference. Then, Paul Lawler and Todd Ogasawara join us to talk about the latest gadgets on the market, from the iPhone 3GS and PalmPre to bluetooth headsets and even a digital pen.
Bytemarks Cafe – Episode 47 – July 8, 2008
After the headlines, Evan Leong gives us a preview of HawaiiSchoolGuide.com. Then, Wilbur Wong from Academy of the Pacific and Brian from Punahou School join us to discuss social media in education.