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.
Episode 308: Starting another year of research at Biosphere 2
How the Biosphere's ocean environment is being updated to mimic the impact of global warming on coral reefs.
Episode 307: Keeping fingers crossed for the world's newest space telescope
Two long-time University of Arizona astronomers are awaiting the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Episode 306: New insight on random thoughts
University of Arizona researchers are following the path our mind travels during our wandering thoughts.
Episode 305: Investigating reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic
University of Arizona sociology professor James Shockey is researching why people accept or reject mask-wearing mandates
Episode 304: Protecting younger children from COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines were approved for children ages 5 to 11 in late October.
Episode 303: Filling the gaps between the galaxies.
The proposed Aspera mission will chart the territory between galaxies from Earth orbit.
Episode 302: How a Tucson company is making ultrasound more available in developing countries
A Tucson-based startup wants to help expand ultrasound technology in nations that face major healthcare challenges.
Episode 301: Opening a new era in crewed space research.
Civilian space travel is bringing new opportunities to learn how the human body reacts to the space environment.
Episode 300: Discovering what happens to our brains as we age
A major new study is focusing on why people’s brains age differently.
Episode 299: Experts anticipate a warming climate will change the way microbes feed the soil
Experts believe a warming climate could see microbes evolve to more effectively feed the soil.
Episode 298: The cost of coping with COVID-19
How people responded to changes brought about by the pandemic.
Episode 297: Building an infrastructure to help scientists handle big data
A University of Arizona-invented program enables scientists around the world to access and manage big data sets.
