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Cool Science Radio is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the latest developments and discoveries in the fields of science and technology. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg decipher what's new with science and technology experts in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way.

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In this episode, Stanford historian Thomas Mullaney explores why memories, photographs and digital records disappear, and what we can do to preserve the stories that matter most.

In this episode, journalist Katherine Dunn explores the surprising history of GPS and how a military navigation tool became an essential part of everyday life.

Acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil explores humanity’s pursuit of speed and how it has influenced evolution, technology, transportation and modern life.

Digital illusionist and author Keelan Leyser reveals how the hidden blind spots in our perception shape everything from everyday decisions and online behavior to courtroom verdicts and deepfakes in his new book “Unseen: Blind Spots and Why We Miss Wh... more

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Recent Guests

Keelan Leyser
Digital illusionist and author of Unseen, Blind Spots and Why We Miss What Matters Most
Author, Unseen, Blind Spots and Why We Miss What Matters Most
Episode: Can you really trust what you see?
Dominic Benford
Program Scientist for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Episode: Sneak peek at NASA's newest space telescope
Manish Parashar
Inaugural Chief AI Officer for the University of Utah; Executive Director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute; Presidential Professor
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Episode: Shaping the future of AI in Utah, the United States
Beth Simone Noveck
Professor and director of the Burns Center for Social Change at Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Episode: Can AI help save democracy?
Elizabeth Margulis
Professor of Music at Princeton University, directs the Music Cognition Lab
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Emma Chapman
Award-winning astrophysicist and Royal Society research fellow
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Episode: Listening to the universe: Radio astronomy and the invisible cosmos
Kevin Williams
CEO and founder of Ascend AI Labs
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Episode: What AI really means for businesses
Matthew Sigman
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Utah
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Simon Rogers
Data journalist and author
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Episode: Google search data paints a hopeful picture of society

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Scott Greenberg
Host of Cool Science Radio
Lynn Ware Peek
Co-host of Cool Science Radio

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    JW & Lynn Ware Peek have the best guests! Really interesting people, it’s great to have a microscope on science and environmental issues that affect the Wasatch back to a more global view. Great pod!

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Shaping the future of AI in Utah, the United States
Q: What are your biggest challenges right now?
Balancing rapid AI advancement with ethical considerations, policy frameworks, and ensuring that faculty, researchers, and students have the right resources to use AI effectively and safely.
Shaping the future of AI in Utah, the United States
Q: Now, Dr. Parashar, you are the university's very first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. I'm curious, what does a typical day in that role look like for you?
A typical day involves coordinating across education, research, and administration; setting guidelines and guardrails; ensuring access to compute, data, and tools; and aligning AI efforts with responsible, human-centered outcomes.
Can AI help save democracy?
Q: How can AI help improve elections and the integrity of voting systems?
AI can help fix voter rolls, train poll workers, assist with voter registration, and support candidates with accessible, multilingual content, while highlighting that the real threat is not deepfakes but underinvestment in practical, protective uses of AI.
Can AI help save democracy?
Q: What is the single most important thing a civil servant needs to understand about AI and how to use it well?
We all need to learn what these tools are good at and what they're not, understand the dangers and risks, and use AI to empower civil servants to serve the public without buying into flashy promises or mystical forecasts.
Cool Science Radio | June 26, 2025
Q: What is precision nutrition and why does it matter?
It is about understanding how individuals process nutrients differently due to genetics, gut microbiome, and other factors, and using that information to tailor diets rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

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A science-leaning show hosted by two seasoned communicators covers a broad arc of current research and technology trends. Episodes span AI in business, drug discovery with machine learning, data storytelling from search patterns, space exploration, astrophysics, veterinary medicine leadership, paleontology discoveries, bee biology, and geology. The common thread is translating complex science into practical insights for professionals and curious listeners, often featuring researchers, journalists, and industry experts who bring real-world applications, policy context, and educational angles. The program stands out for its accessible explanations, strong guest roster, and ability to connect high-level science topics to everyday impacts and f... more

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8. Matthew Sigman

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