Take Note Radio
with Patty Satalia
Sunday mornings at 7:30am (Rebroadcast Sunday nights at 9:00pm)
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Energy Capturing Knee Brace
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Guest(s):Dr. Doug Weber & Dr. Terry Engelder
Part one – Energy Capturing Knee Brace
Part two – Alternative Energy Series: Natural Gas
The term “Power Walking” has a whole new meaning, thanks to a knee-mounted device that can covert the kinetic energy of walking into useable electricity. We'll talk with one of the inventors about how the knee-brace works and about its potential. We'll also talk about a previously untapped source of energy in Pennsylvania and the innovative methods being used to capture it.
Gypsy Moth Caterpillar & Gypsy Moth
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Guest(s):Donald A. Eggen, Ph.D. & Dr. Harold Schobert
Part one – Gypsy Moths
Part two – Alternative Energy Series: Coal
Gypsy moth caterpillar populations were high in central Pennsylvania last summer and are projected to be higher this year. We'll talk with a spokesperson from Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources about the situation. We'll also continue our look at alternative energy. Experts say coal is plentiful and cheap, but is there still a place for coal in America's energy future?
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