The scientific american podcast is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. join host steve mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists. in addition, listeners can test their knowledge with "totally bogus, " a fun and humorous quiz. scientific american magazine is one of the world's most enduring and revered magazines. it has chronicled major innovations and scientific discoveries for over 155 years. to date, 130 nobel prize winners have contributed more than 210 articles to the magazine, making scientific american the most authoritative consumer link to the scientific world. its objective reporting on trends, policies and discoveries has gained the trust of its readers and the admiration of its peers. the magazine has received 11 nominations and 4 awards from the national magazine awards for editorial excellence. host steve mirsky is also an articles editor and columnist at scientific american magazine. his column, "antigravity, " is one of science writing's rare venues for humor. check out the new daily podcast from scientific american: 60 second science