Word of Mouth is on the air - Listen Live MP3 stream Windows Media stream

Astronomical Medicine

By Abby Goldstein on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Some of the most exciting and groundbreaking work being done at the forefront of science and technology is happening where disciplines intersect.

One example we came across involves a young researcher at Harvard who’s just two years out of her undergraduate program in astronomy. Michelle Borkin found that using 3D visualization software commonly used in medicine could also reveal the hidden secrets of the cosmos. She’s a research assistant at Harvards's Initiative in Innovative Computing, where she's helping to pioneer a new field called "astronomical medicine." And she joins Word of Mouth to explain just what this field entails.

Add new comment

Word of Mouth is all about what's new. Online and on-air, the show looks at our fascinating and ever-changing world, and puts the latest ideas under a microscope. Word of Mouth investigates everything from science and technology, to health and the environment, to new trends in popular culture. The show airs Monday through Thursday at noon and is hosted by Virginia Prescott.

Say what you want to say. How you want to say it. We want to hear from you.

Word of Mouth is on the move! Sign up for our podcast and take the show wherever you go.

Past Shows
Feb 08, 2010 | Link
Feb 04, 2010 | Link
Feb 03, 2010 | Link
Feb 02, 2010 | Link

Support From

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The TD Charitable Foundation

The Next Green Thing

is supported by

Public Service of New Hampshire
committed to clean energy solutions
New Hampshire Electric Co-op