The solar cycle is in its maximum phase, causing the northern lights to recently be visible in lower latitudes. We’ll learn about the science of auror...
Alzheimer’s research and an ancient impact
Nov 11 2024 • 00:28:31
A meteorite that struck the Earth more than 3 billion years ago might have acted like a giant “fertilizer bomb” for life on the Blue Planet.
We’ll ...
Climate education and sports betting
Nov 04 2024 • 00:28:31
Four years ago, Columbia University launched the Columbia Climate School. We’ll speak with Climate School Dean Dr. Jeffrey Shaman.
And a New York ...
Glass blowing and apple research
Oct 28 2024 • 00:28:31
For more than a decade, glass artists at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center in southern Vermont have been challenged and inspired by the creativity...
A reanimated vampire film and a corn maze
Oct 22 2024 • 00:28:31
Guitarist and composer Gary Lucas breathes new life into a nearly century-old vampire film.
We’ll learn about how farmers create a seasonal corn ma...
Scary stories and a sensory room
Oct 14 2024 • 00:28:31
What’s your favorite scary story? We’ll speak with Jeremy Dauber, author of American Scary. The book chronicles the history of horror in America.
A...
Climate storytelling and oyster glue
Oct 07 2024 • 00:28:31
With Americans divided over climate change, communicating the issue can be a daunting task. We’ll speak with a University of Buffalo researcher who sa...
Electronic devices and life balance
Sep 30 2024 • 00:28:31
As discussions over a state policy in New York to restrict cell phones in schools continue, we’ll speak with elementary school counselor about how stu...
Academic writing and college presidents
Sep 23 2024 • 00:28:31
Let’s face it, academic writing can be…boring.
We’ll speak with author Leonard Cassuto about his book, “Academic Writing as if Readers Matter.”
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“Dark matter and native plants”
Sep 13 2024 • 00:28:31
Scientists are continuing their celestial search for dark matter from an underground facility in South Dakota.
We’ll visit a native plant farm in u...
