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The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lucas Willard
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
FAFSA
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College Of Saint Rose
Fantastic Fungi
Insects
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Total Solar Eclipse
Common Ground
Bioacoustics
Leonardo Da Vinci
Children's Theatre Company
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting
Financial Aid
Graduation Requirements
Education
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Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting you in touch with the men and women at the forefront of their fields. Each week this... more

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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

Seahorses are some of the most unique and beautiful creatures in the ocean.

The Pygmy Seahorse is one of the most interesting looking and complex of them all.

They are... more

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

A monster Molecular Cloud has been discovered in our galaxy that was not previously known to exist by a team of astronomers.

This cloud is made up of gas and dust and i... more

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

Vampire Bats… not really an inviting name, but new research discovers that these bats have behaviors of cuddling, playing, sharing, and more.

And we also learn about an... more

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

At Yellowstone National Park about 5,000 Migratory Bison roam and graze the grasslands.

In new research it hints that these Bison are actually helping the environment w... more

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

The Nation’s Report Card shows a drop in average scores for eighth graders in science and for 12th graders in math and reading.

And liberal arts colleges are going thro... more

A common dragon fly has an ability to not only survive in polluted water, but thrive.

We’ll explore how one private college is developing a strategy to safely integrate artificial intelligence into instruction.

And a public college in Massachusetts... more

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.

Scientists are studying how the small, seemingly ordinary Zebrafish could one day help people restore their hearing.

And why knot? We’ll speak with a researcher who says... more

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.

Under President Donald Trump’s push to detain and deport undocumented immigrants, the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School is providing advice to families who... more

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Recent Guests

Natalie Butterfield
Assistant scientist at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Episode: Monster Molecular Cloud
Marisa Tikka
Research associate at the Natural History Museum in Berlin and a PhD student at Humboldt University.
Natural History Museum, Berlin
Episode: Vampire Bats and Ancient Voyage
Yusuke Kaifu
Anthropologist at the University of Tokyo.
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Manpreet Kohli
Evolutionary biologist at Baruch College
Baruch College
Episode: Artificial intelligence, campus nutrition, and dragonflies
Dr. Tatiana Piotrowski
Researcher at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Episode: Zebrafish and decoding knots
Felix Rita
Professor of archaeology at Aarhus University, co-author of studies on knots and string figures.
Aarhus University
Episode: Zebrafish and decoding knots
Elora Mukherjee
Director of the Immigrants' Rights Clinic at Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School
Episode: Immigration and back-to-school
David Albert
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the New York State School Boards Association
New York State School Boards Association
Episode: Immigration and back-to-school
David Rokeby
Artist exploring AI and visual art, Director of the University of Toronto's BMO Laboratory for Creative Research in the Arts, Performance, Emerging Technologies, and AI
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Episode: AI art and sinking cities

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Lucas Willard
Host of a show that highlights breakthroughs across disciplines and examines important issues unique to college campuses.

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Monster Molecular Cloud
Q: Does this giant molecular cloud ever die?
Molecular clouds can be blown apart by massive stars through their winds and supernovae.
Monster Molecular Cloud
Q: Why was this cloud not known to exist before?
It was previously unstudied due to challenges in observation, primarily because it fell outside the focus of earlier surveys.
Vampire Bats and Ancient Voyage
Q: How does this study help in understanding ancient human behavior?
It reveals that early humans had the capability to make extraordinary journeys using their understanding of navigation, despite having primitive technology.
Vampire Bats and Ancient Voyage
Q: What misconceptions do people have about these bats?
Many people see them as intimidating due to their sharp teeth and predatory nature, but they are actually gentle and very social with one another.
Immigration and back-to-school
Q: What are the benefits of having that information all together in one place?
If a person is arrested and detained, it's important to make sure they have access to legal counsel and evidence to prove their identity, immigration history, and eligibility for relief.

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This podcast features interviews and discussions with leading experts, researchers, and educators who are shaping today's knowledge-driven society. Focusing on cutting-edge discoveries across various disciplines, episodes explore significant educational topics, from immigration impacts on school environments to advancements in neuroscience and evolution. The unique aspect of this show lies in its commitment to addressing both contemporary issues affecting higher education and the latest research breakthroughs. By highlighting personal stories and findings, it provides listeners with a deeper understanding of education and its multifaceted challenges.

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2. Marisa Tikka
3. Yusuke Kaifu
4. Manpreet Kohli
5. Dr. Tatiana Piotrowski
6. Felix Rita
7. Elora Mukherjee
8. David Albert

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