All about science: The best innovations, Venus transit

The Transit of Venus
This June 8, 2004 file photo shows the transit of Venus, which occurs when the planet Venus passes between the Earth and the Sun, is pictured in Hong Kong. Venus crossed the face of the sun on Tuesday June 5, 2012, a sight that will be visible from parts of Earth.
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On The Daily Circuit Friday, we'll air two segments about science.

TRANSIT OF VENUS

We'll air the next installment in the BBC Discovery Series. The episode focuses on the scientific significance of the transit of Venus.

INNOVATIONS

The New York Times Magazine just published their annual innovation edition that looks at the most exciting products and technology on the horizon. Boing Boing science editor Maggie Koerth-Baker joins The Daily Circuit to talk about the most exciting and plausible innovations from this year's list, and what consumers can expect to see on the shelf soon.

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