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KGNU - How On Earth

KGNU - How On Earth
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The KGNU Science Show

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Our guest today is Dr. Simone Marchi, Institute Scientist in the Solar System Science & Exploration Division at the Boulder office of Southwest Research Institute. Dr. Marchi is the Deputy Principal Investigator for NASA’s Lucy mis... more

Poisoning the Well (starts 2:00)  Boulder science writer Sharon Udasin discusses her new book,  Poisoning the Well:  How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.  The book chronicles how these chemicals have ended up in our soil , drinking water, our ... more

Today is April Fools’ day, when jokes and pranks are played, sometimes among friends and family, sometimes on a more public scale.  But why is there such a day for culturally-accepted foolishness? To delve into the origins and history of April Fools’... more

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Dr. Simone Marchi
Deputy Principal Investigator for NASA's Lucy Mission and Institute Scientist at the Solar System Science & Exploration Division at the Southwest Research Institute
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: The Lucy Mission
Sharon Udasin
Boulder science writer and author
Episode: Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.
Dr. Angus Kress Gillespie
Folklorist and professor of American Studies at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: April Foolish Science
Dr. Mike Lund
An astronomer with a focus on exoplanets and the tradition of April Fool's papers
NASA Exoplanet Science Institute / California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Episode: April Foolish Science
Jim McAulfish
Senior Advisor at the Environmental Law Institute
Environmental Law Institute
Episode: NEPA, Wildlife, Lands Under Threat
Brianne Barker
Associate Professor of Biology and Director of Undergraduate Research
Drew University
Episode: Measles: To Vaccinate or Not?
Alan Townsend
Former CU Boulder scientist and author
CU Boulder
Episode: This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist’s Path from Grief to Wonder
Mary Angilly
An advocate for force-free evidence-based training specializing in animal behaviors related to fear and aggression.
ASPCA's Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team
Episode: Train Wolves AND Humans to Coexist
Clay Clark
Director of the Climate Change Program
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Episode: Tackling Landfill Methane Emissions

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Susan Moran
Beth Bennett
Host of How On Earth, the KGNU Science Show
Joel Parker
Co-host of How On Earth
Shelly Schlender
Co-host of How On Earth

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Beth, host of the KGNU - How on Earth podcast, highlights all energy, science, climate and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Interesting

    This is a very interesting show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lloydmusic
    Canada8 years ago
  • I don't even live in Colorado and I love this podcast

    I discovered this podcast about 6 months ago and have not only listened to every episode since, I have begun downloaded older episodes and listening. Great variety of topics. Knowledgeable hosts and guests. Professionally done podcast. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old UNIX guy
    United States8 years ago

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April Foolish Science
Q: Are there traditions for April Fool's jokes among artists, or scientists, or the IT industry, or writers?
There is a whole genre related to April Fool's, but it's a little bit different; it's called a hoax.
April Foolish Science
Q: Is April Fool's Day recognized and celebrated internationally?
From my research, it's global; celebrated widely, though it goes by different names in different places.
April Foolish Science
Q: What is the origin of April Fool's Day?
It goes back to France in the 1500s, when the Julian calendar was replaced with the Gregorian calendar.
Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.
Q: What steps are being taken to address PFAS contamination?
Efforts include testing water systems and developing technologies to degrade these chemicals.
Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.
Q: What are some health issues related to forever chemicals?
PFAS are linked to kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, fertility issues, and more.

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