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Podcast: Orbital Gridlock, Rubber Band Physics, and More

By David Grimm, Lauren SchenkmanJul. 30, 2010 , 5:03 PM

Do "mind melds" enable effective communication? How can researchers alleviate satellite traffic jams? And what does a rubber band look like when you effectively roll it down a hill? Science reporter Lauren Schenkman chats about these stories and more with Science's Online News Editor David Grimm.

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