Episoded 323: Measuring pollutants that are contaminating indigenous communities
People living in villages far from the beaten path are experiencing adverse health effects from environmental pollution.
Episode 322: Using new ways to deliver medicine past the body’s natural defenses
The body’s immune system blocks 90% of the medication we might take from getting where it needs to go.
Episode 321: Detecting invisible gases that contribute to global warming
Carbon dioxide and methane gas can't be seen but can be detected from the air.
Episode 320: How new satellite measurements inform the debate about climate change
Scientists are updating a global database on climate gleaned from Earth orbit.
Episode 319: Measuring the impact of the pandemic on schooling
The COVID-19 pandemic saw in-classroom teaching interrupted in favor of learning from home.
Episode 318: Assessing progress in the fight against COVID-19.
Scientists are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 could fall from pandemic status this year.
Episode 317: How mining plays an increasing role in developing technology
If you own a smartphone, TV, or electric car, you might not realize a complex mix of metals is required to create each device.
Episode 316: Taking a look at critical minerals found in Arizona
Arizona plays a large part in finding metals and minerals needed to maintain high technology.
Episode 315: How minerals tell the story of an evolving Earth
Gems and minerals can be a time machine for the planet.
Episode 314: Tracking down the stories that minerals tell
The rocks, fossils, and mountains around us tell a fascinating story.
Episode 313: Investigating climate change in the Arctic Ocean
Tree ring researchers are finding clues to how global warming is affecting the Arctic Ocean.
Episode 312: UA researchers chase hypersonic technology
University of Arizona wind tunnels are used to investigate what happens to objects traveling at hypersonic speed.
Episode 311: Investigating the volcanic eruption near Tonga
The explosion near the Pacific island nation of Tonga was one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in decades.
Episode 310: Understanding how plants communicate
Plants can deliver messages to insects or other plants.
Episode 309: Looking to science to solve the supply chain slowdown
Researchers are trying to find answers to loosen up the supply chain logjam.
