Show archives for science friday wisconsin public radio. It looks like dogs might well have been mans and womans best friend for a lot longer than once thought. Science friday is a weekly science talk show hosted by veteran journalist ira flatow. Panels of expert guests join host ira flatow, a veteran science journalist, to discuss science and to take questions from listeners during the callin portion of the program. February 14, 2020 the human heart is one of the most complicated.
The scifri book club reads the fifth season science friday. Investigate different types of volcanic eruptions and linear equations with your students read an argument on why theres no such thing as a natural disaster. The science friday book club receives a call for help. Npr science fridays best science books list challenges.
Weve picked two of the latest versions for our april selection for bookmarked. The scifri book club reads frankenstein science friday. With beach weather upon us, the scifri book club is back from its spring break, ready for a little exercise outside, so to speak, compared. With the podcast edition, host ira flatow and guests discuss topics such as space travel, ancient archeology, current scientific legislation, nanotechnology and. In materials scientist ainissa ramirezs new book, she tells the story of a pair of polaroid employees exposed the companys involvement in a police state. All things considered for friday, december 14, 2018 89.
The scifri book club wraps its monthlong investigation of the great lakes with questions about the future of the ecosystems recovery. Npr and local news and classical music for central and north central. She talks with ecologist donna kashian at wayne state university in. At average widths of 50 to 160 feet across, the five magnificent pools are too massive for human eyes to make out the opposite shore. It is based on the annual lists posted online from 202019. Her latest book, the world according to fannie davis is available for purchase in stores and online. Npr s alison fitzgerald kodjak elected 112th national. Davis novelist, essayist, teacher filmmaker and curator. The notion that you can smile your way to happiness is an enduring one. In 2020, we will celebrate the 40th year of high plains public radio. Is there any chance of more science programs in the works or close.
The program is divided into two onehour programs, with each hour ending with a complete signoff. The longheld conventional wisdom is that canis lupus familiaris split from wolves 11,000 to 16,000 years ago and that the divergence was helped along by stone age humans who wanted a fellow hunter, a sentry and a companion. Spend more time reading and less time figuring out what to read. Nprs book concierge is your guide to 2018s best reads. The department of justice recommended an unspecified sentence for the longtime trump friend. As a guest reader and speaker, lori discussed the sciencefiction novel the fifth season with host ira flatow and fellow guests, christie taylor and lucy jones.
And it presents a challenge for each of the candidates in the race. Dec 16, 20 science friday is the weekly live show dedicated to science. How native american communities are addressing climate change. Join the science friday bird club on inaturalist, and support research around the world with your observations. From npr s backseat book club to childrens fun storytime to science fridays npr radio makes learning fun for kids. Plus, how frankenstein is still relevant to todays high school students. Sep 21, 2012 its our science friday book club discussing it. Science friday is the weekly live show dedicated to science. Feb 07, 2018 napa, california new tech high school sophomore tony gonzalez spoke on air with npr science friday host ira flatow on friday, february 2, 2018, as part of the science friday book club s reading. Im going to throw in my favorite one right at the beginning before deborah and maria get a chance to put a word in edgewise. Science friday is your trusted source for news and entertaining stories about science. This is a big year for the hppr radio readers book club.
Science friday moved from npr to public radio international in 2014. Science friday is produced by the science friday initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. This week well be talking about some of the best science reads from 20. Nov 30, 2012 from npr s backseat book club to childrens fun storytime to science fridays npr radio makes learning fun for kids. Yesterday they interviewed people in the streets and today there was an excellent interview between mary louise kelly and irans foreign minister. The science friday book club invites you to an indoor birding adventure, where well explore the lives and minds of our fowl friends. Im going to throw in my favorite one right at the beginning before deborah and maria get a. Which explains why legions of pride and prejudice fans cant get enough of austens original story, but also happily gobble up its many retellings. Listen to science friday live on fridays from 24 p.
Science friday, as heard on npr, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by ira flatow. We know more than we ever have about how to slow or even stop the aging process. This year marks the 40th year of high plains public radio broadcasts. Listen to kqed public radiohome of forum and the california report. Segment meet alice ball, unsung pioneer in leprosy treatment. Science friday each week, the show focuses on science topics that are in the news and tries to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand. The science friday book club rejoiced in memories, thought about water access, and identified invasive species. The immortal life recommended on nprs science friday comments off on the immortal life recommended on nprs science friday host ira flatow and authors douglas starr and deborah blum suggest their current favorite science reading material and respond to listeners suggestions on nprs. Im ira flatow and you are invited to join our annual holiday club of the air. Lori peek featured on nprs science friday book club.
Book of the month read more, research less, save money. Kqed provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the bay area. Choose from five monthly reads, vetted by cool people with great taste. Even on a clear day, you cant see across lake michigan. Lauren book, a member of the parkland commission, following the release of draft recommendations about how florida schools should better respond. Today s election will feature the most diverse electorate yet in this democratic presidential nominating contest. Lori peek, director of the natural hazards center at the institute of behavioral sciences, was recently featured on nprs science friday book club. As might be predicted, host ira flatow mangled the definition of intelligent design and asserted that id is creationism dressed in new clothing. How native american communities are planning for climate change. For technical questions or comments about wprs website, streaming or other digital media products, please use our website feedback form find out how to support wpr view our privacy policy. Scifri is hosted by awardwinning science journalist ira flatow and was created and is produced by sciencefriday, inc. Npr s book concierge is your guide to 2018s best reads.
The coronavirus crisis has disrupted the global economy, and thats filtered down to impact the. On february 20th in nyc, the science friday book club dives deep into lakes, invasive species, and more with dan egans the death and life of the great lakes. Its a broader history that is really urgent for us to remember, especially today with the. He went on to falsely claim that the purpose of the kansas board of education hearings to be held this week is to. Christopher turpin, acting senior vice president, news, and editorial director. A weekly staple on many npr stations across the united states, science friday is a great way to keep up to date on the latest trends and issues that surround the scientific community. Listen to listeners and readers thoughts on the fifth season take look back in history about how volcanic winter has shaped art movements, culture, and society in a scifri feature timeline calling all teachers. Dont forget, today live on science friday we thats scifri presenter ira flatow, producer christie taylor, astrophysicist priyamvada natarajan, and myself will be talking about hawkings a brief history of time once more, and also discussing some of the physics discoveries that have happened since he wrote that book. Grab beaker mugs, sweatshirts, and more at the science friday store. Scifri book club captain christie taylor is back to kick off our reading. This is a list of the annual list of best science books by npr s science friday program.
Lori peek featured on nprs science friday book club news. The biased record of nprs science friday continues unabated with last weeks segment on the kansas evolution hearings. For technical questions or comments about wprs website, streaming or other digital media products, please use our website feedback form. Retelling jane austen ayesha at last by uzma jalaluddin and unmarriageable by soniah kamal are our april selections for bookmarked. Back in the 1800s, charles darwin was among the first to come up with what modern scientists further developed into the. Indigenous tribes are centering climate change management strategies around traditional practices.
Ira interviews scientists, authors, and policymakers, and listeners can call in and ask questions as well. Dec 14, 2018 npr s audie cornish talks with florida state sen. Each week the show focuses on science topics in the news and discusses the issues in an educated and balanced way. On thursday, march 19th, join us at the princeton garden theatre as we screen gattaca.
Science friday known as scifri for short is a weekly callin talk show that broadcasts each friday on public radio stations, distributed by wnyc studios. A new short film tells the story of a young africanamerican chemist and her pioneering work in the early 1900s. The official birthday is in june, but reading the selections in this series will prepare you for a. The scifri book club will tackle earthquakes and human disaster response with.
May 02, 2005 the biased record of nprs science friday continues unabated with last weeks segment on the kansas evolution hearings. Npr science friday s best science books show list info. Mix and match the filters below and the years above to explore more than 2,000 recommendations from npr staff and trusted critics. Napa sophomore on nprs science friday napa valley, ca patch. Science, technology, and other cool stuff from the folks behind public radios science friday. Panels of experts join flatow to provide their insights and take question questions from listeners. Flatow finds more traction for science friday in pri.
Im going to bring on a flatland expert, ian stewart. Napa, california new tech high school sophomore tony gonzalez spoke on air with npr science friday host ira flatow on friday, february 2. In pop music, from the top 40s, to indie synth pop. A new report says that active shooter drills might hurt students more than they help. The life and breakthrough inventions of hedy lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world kindle edition. Science friday book clubs winter read plunges into the great. Science friday book clubs winter read plunges into the great lakes. Jarl mohn, president emeritus, board member of npr foundation, and cochair of nprs 50th anniversary capital campaign paul g. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love. Jarl mohn, president emeritus, board member of npr foundation, and cochair of npr s 50th anniversary capital campaign.
After two decades as a weekly npr program, the 22yearold science friday is preparing to shake things up with its move to public radio international distribution on jan. Kclu s lance orozco reports the coronavirus crisis is impacting shipments through a major south coast port, and officials say its a situation which will continue for some time. There is so much great content on npr and so many different stations that it is impossible to stay current with all the shows 100% of the time. Im going to throw in my favorite one right at the beginning before deborah and maria get. Jane austen has more readers than many of the most popular novelists writing today. Popular science friday books showing 150 of 102 hedys folly. About 100 years after they wrote, why are writers like claude mckay and jessie. Popular science friday books meet your next favorite book. Its a broader history that is really urgent for us to remember, especially today with the rise of antiimmigrant, antilatino sentiment, she says. Aug 24, 2018 dont forget, today live on science friday we thats scifri presenter ira flatow, producer christie taylor, astrophysicist priyamvada natarajan, and myself will be talking about hawkings a brief history of time once more, and also discussing some of the physics discoveries that have happened since he wrote that book.