Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCoronavirus Update, Invasive Species. Jan 31, 2020, Part 1
Episode 226
Tracking The Spread Of The Coronavirus Outbreak
This week, the World Health Organization declared that the coronavirus outbreak—which began in Wuhan,…
5 years, 11 months ago
SciFri Extra: Revisiting Unique Science Stories Of 2019
Episode 225
2020 has just begun, but we’re still celebrating all the amazing work done by science journalists in 2019. Thanks to them, we’ve been informed on sto…
5 years, 11 months ago
Coronavirus, Great Lakes Drinking Water. Jan 24, 2020, Part 1
Episode 224
A novel coronavirus—the type of virus that causes SARS, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and common cold symptoms—has killed 18 people, and s…
5 years, 11 months ago
Feathered Dino, Clinical Trials, Coffee Extraction. Jan 24, 2020, Part 2
Episode 223
Before any new drug comes to market, it goes through a time-consuming process. Researchers have to recruit human subjects for a clinical trial, colle…
5 years, 11 months ago
Polling Science, Gar-eat Lakes. Jan 17, 2020, Part 1
Episode 222
The Science Of Polling In 2020 And Beyond
In today’s fast-paced digital culture, it is more difficult than ever to follow and trust political polls. …
5 years, 11 months ago
Biorobots, The Math Of Life, Science Comics. Jan 17, 2020, Part 2
Episode 221
Living Robots, Designed By Computer
Researchers have used artificial intelligence methods to design ‘living robots,’ made from two types of frog cell…
5 years, 11 months ago
Migraines, Galaxy Formation. Jan 10, 2020, Part 2
Episode 220
The Mysteries Of Migraines
What do sensitivity to light, a craving for sweets and excessive yawning have in common? They’re all things that may let y…
6 years ago
Australia Fires, Great Lakes Book Club. Jan 10, 2020, Part 1
Episode 219
How Climate Change Is Fanning Australia’s Flames
All eyes have been on Australia in recent weeks as the country’s annual summer fire season has spun…
6 years ago
Geoengineering Climate Change, Tasmanian Tiger, New Water Plan. Jan 3, 2020, Part 1
Episode 218
In the context of climate change, geoengineering refers to deliberate, large-scale manipulations of the planet to slow the effects of human-induced g…
6 years ago
Christmas Bird Count. Jan 3, 2020, Part 2
Episode 217
For many, the new year means looking back on the past accomplishments and checking off your goals. For birders, it means tallying up your species lis…
6 years ago