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Kira Zeider is a first-year graduate student pursuing her doctorate in chemical engineering. A Tucson-native, she graduated from the University of ...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 05:03
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“Hey there! My name is Sylvia Zarnescu and I am a junior at the University of Arizona double majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science and Eco...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 05:02
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My name is Grace Hathaway and I am a senior Physics and Astronomy double major at UArizona with a minor in Mathematics. In my undergrad career, I h...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 05:03
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My name is Amanda Ruelas and I am currently a senior here at the University of Arizona, where I am majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology, with...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 04:45
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Dan Walls is a postdoctoral research associate visiting the Ramírez-Andreotta laboratory at the University of Arizona from Rensselaer Polytechnic I...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 04:59
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My name is Matt Huntley and I’m a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry.

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 09:55
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My name is Logan Porrazzo and I am a senior at the University of Arizona. I am currently a triple major studying general biology, plant sciences, a...

  • Added: Feb 08, 2021
  • Length: 04:50
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This week on the show: At this point in the pandemic, shouldn't we be able to stop the spread of COVID-19 inside nursing homes? And for those of y...

  • Added: Feb 04, 2021
  • Length: 30:00
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An accidental discovery by scientist Jonathan G. Martin lead to a surprise at his bird feeder. Turns out Flying Squirrels in the United States have...

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  • Added: Nov 10, 2020
  • Length: 04:53
  • Purchases: 1
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Hello! My name is Ramsey Martz, and I am a senior at the University of Arizona. I am a Biochemistry and Neuroscience double major with an emphasis ...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 05:04
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The discovery of possible life on the planet Venus inspires this collection of astronomical standards.

  • Added: Sep 26, 2020
  • Length: 57:39
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This episode, we’re going to take a crack at nuts. You might’ve seen ads for healthy almonds, packs of pistachios, and more. They seem to be the “i...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2020
  • Length: 03:37
Caption: Bioplastic cups, Credit: Brian Yurasits
Some take-out food containers, cups, and utensils are called “certified compostable.” What does that really mean?

  • Added: Sep 14, 2020
  • Length: 04:00
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Bernie and Sarah are joined by Dr. Champlin to continue the conversation on breath and respiration.

  • Added: Sep 11, 2020
  • Length: 29:43
Caption: Scientifically Speaking
Dr. Dave Champlin joins Scientifically Speaking to learn more about his experience meditation, doing breath work, and we discuss the ideas presente...

  • Added: Sep 02, 2020
  • Length: 29:59
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About a month ago, I got a text message, asking me if I was ready to “shave the peak.” The message included a link with tips for using less electri...

  • Added: Aug 31, 2020
  • Length: 03:41
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This week on the show: listeners send in their theories on Gabe's viral infection. Also, what we know (or really don't) about the "Russian vaccin...

  • Added: Aug 27, 2020
  • Length: 30:00
Caption: A lot of our oxygen actually comes from tiny microorganisms in the ocean. , Credit: Roger Summons, MIT
The truth is, we don't need trees to breathe! You could get rid of all of the trees on the planet and we'd still have enough oxygen. That's because...

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2020
  • Length: 03:32
  • Purchases: 1
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“My name is Ryan Hecksel and I am a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in molecular and cellular biology with a minor in biochemistry. I ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 05:08
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You might get a real charge out of todays Culture Clique, especially if you have or are thinking about getting an electric vehicle. Two electric ve...

  • Added: Jul 08, 2020
  • Length: 24:41
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Summer is the perfect season to kick back and crack open a cold one. But, when you’re trying to pick the perfect beer, do you ever wonder whether i...

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2020
  • Length: 03:52
  • Purchases: 1
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Here in the US, most of us put our eggs in the refrigerator. But in many other countries, eggs can stay on the counter. So, could we save energy he...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 29, 2020
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 2
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The answer lies in drag: every time you double the speed you travel in a car, the energy you use quadruples. That’s because you’re fighting against...

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 24, 2020
  • Length: 04:02
  • Purchases: 2
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Would a microwave oven or an electric stove use more energy to boil a cup of water?

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  • Added: Jun 24, 2020
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 1
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In the US, one out of five households don’t use a dishwasher because they think it uses more water and energy than washing by hand. So, we wanted t...

Bought by KRZA and PRX Remix


  • Added: Jun 24, 2020
  • Length: 02:29
  • Purchases: 2