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I’ve told the story of the yucca moths and the soaptree yuccas many times. I love to tell it when I give talks and I’m not making this up, many yea...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2022
  • Length: 04:06
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Cactus wrens were one of the first Sonoran Desert birds I learned when I arrived in Tucson to go to the University of Arizona. They are such rascal...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 04:44

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 05:09
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I was reading a Christmas card from some very dear friends and in the hand written portion of the card it mentioned this season as being the “holie...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 04:53
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I always want to add an extra T when I write Yucca baccata, but no, two Cs and one T is correct. The specific epithet baccata is from Latin and mea...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 04:59
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The loose rock fandango can get pretty elaborate with elements of modern dance, hokey pokey, ballet and of course some jazz hands thrown into the m...

  • Added: Jan 13, 2022
  • Length: 05:00
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This episode is a reminiscence sparked by some old photos. I’m pretty sure my father took the photos, because I can’t remember him ever being witho...

  • Added: Sep 28, 2021
  • Length: 04:42
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My name is Delaney Kelser and I am currently a senior at the University of Arizona. I am majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 05:03
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My name is Megan Nickerson and I’m a senior majoring in microbiology with a biochemistry minor at the University of Arizona. I’ve been working with...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 04:54
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“Hello! My name is Brandon Good and I am a rising sophomore at the University of Arizona. I am majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science with ...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 04:20
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My name is Maria E. Macias. I’m a Junior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Mexican American Studies.

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 04:58
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Jibriel just graduated from the University of Arizona with honors in a Molecular and Cellular Biology B.S., a Biochemistry B.A., and a Chemistry B....

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 04:42
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I am a senior majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Arizona. I work in the CEN lab of Dr. Fellou...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2020
  • Length: 04:51
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One author's journey to becoming published and how she balances life as a mom, wife and writer since COVID-19. (There is no internal narration).

  • Added: May 17, 2020
  • Length: 10:17
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Susan is a PhD student studying aquatic ecology with a focus on community ecology. She loves hiking to remote bodies of water and exploring the in...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2020
  • Length: 04:09
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Rajesh Khanna, PhD, has a 20-year career in Neuroscience and Pharmacology. He was a doctoral student in the Department of Physiology at the Univers...

  • Added: Jan 07, 2020
  • Length: 04:41
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I grew up in Kentucky where the state flower is goldenrod. The particular species that has that honor is Solidago gigantea. I wonder how it was cho...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2019
  • Length: 05:32
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My name is Jasmine Lock and I am studying neuroscience and cognitive science at the University of Arizona. I work in Dr. Zelieann Craig’s lab which...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2019
  • Length: 04:03
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Jamie discovered his passion for chemistry during his freshman year of college and hasn’t looked back since. He is a double major in Chemistry and ...

  • Added: Jul 31, 2019
  • Length: 04:05
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Adam talks about his work with The Hopi Environmental Project. A collaboration with the Hopi Tribe and University of Arizona.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2019
  • Length: 05:00
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I am a senior at the University of Arizona studying East Asian Studies and Molecular and Cellular Biology.

  • Added: Aug 24, 2017
  • Length: 03:58
Caption: Curler Lee Banville prepares to sweep in front of the stopne in hopes that the unpredictable outdoor ice doesn’t throw the stone too far off course. Banvile plays for the “Rocks int eh KettleHouse” out of Missoula, Mont. , Credit:  Photo Credit: Sergio A Gonzalez-Gonzales
The Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel holds renown for being the only outdoor bonspiel in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The ice is bad, the c...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2016
  • Length: 05:06
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Segment 1: Jason Padgett/Struck By Genius Segment 2: Steven Rosenbush/hidden income in your home Segment 3: Jamie Merida/decorator Segment 4: David...

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  • Added: Dec 13, 2015
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Episode 10 is dedicated to Andy's favorite film festival in San Francisco, the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. You’ll hear his conversations wi...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2014
  • Length: 45:42
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Members of the group called 'The BRATS' (Brussels Retired Expats) joined Alison Turner to discuss their book, "Retiring in Belgium: A Guide for Ex...

  • Added: Mar 21, 2013
  • Length: 27:01