Are you ready to explore the known, unknown, and possibly unknowable with @profkelsey.bsky.social? We talk about her book Into The Unknown: The Quest to Understand the Mysteries of the Cosmos. Part 1 of the interview aired this week howonearthradio.org/archives/10317 Join us for Part 2 next week.

This week we hear from science journalist Miles O'Brien about breaking in to science journalism, past and current science reporting, public and political views of science, and the value of scientific research. We also look at claims about acetaminophen and autism. howonearthradio.org/archives/10283

howonearthradio.org/archives/10122 This week we talk with two climate scientists about 100 Hours to Save America’s Forecasts (wclivestream.com), a marathon event starting May 28, featuring meteorologists and climate scientists from across the US who share their work and show what makes it so vital.

Graduation season! That means it is time for our annual Graduation Special on #KGNU, where we talk to grad students about their thesis work. Part 1 is about spacecraft trajectories, Bell tests, and Level-Set Topology Optimization. howonearthradio.org/archives/10070

Today on How on Earth #KGNU, we talk with Dr. Simone Marchi about #NASA's #LucyMission to the Trojan asteroids. On its way, Lucy has flybys of two main-belt asteroids: Dinkinesh in November 2023 and next on April 20 it will fly by asteroid Donaldjohanson. howonearthradio.org/archives/10036

For this week's episode of How on Earth on KGNU, we share a little foolishness - Professor Angus Gillespie reflects on the history of April Fools' Day, and Dr. Mike Lund (@lowbacca.bsky.social) talks about the tradition of April Fool Astronomy papers. howonearthradio.org/archives/10019

Our recent show is a look back at some forward-looking science stories from 2024: * Tom Cech Talks RNA - the catalyst * Avian Flu * Artificial Intelligence * Colorado, the Quantum State howonearthradio.org/archives/9892 @KGNU

"I came away (from #COP16) really empowered, because now I see how scientists have a direct impact on shaping the future of #biodiversity ." ~ Chris Funk @fieldgenomics. Take a listen to our intvw w/ Funk & Liba Pejchar of @ColoradoStateU.@KGNU howonearthradio.org/archives/9795

"(...although Democrats & Republicans have different views, we (people) believe those views are far different than they actually are." Leaf Van Boven, CU Boulder prof. Hear our intrvw w/ @bovenleaf and @westen_drew on political emotions & actions.@KGNU howonearthradio.org/archives/9763

What's for dinner? And how are our meals affecting and affected by #climatechange? Tune in to this week's show, as host @susan_moran interviews ecologist Mark Easter about his new debut book, The Blue Plate (@patagonia). #soilhealth #soilmicrobes howonearthradio.org/archives/9735

Perhaps we should call this week's edition of How on Earth: How on The Moon? We talk with astrophysicist Dr. Jack Burns about the reasons for doing radio astronomy on the Moon, and the past and future missions to do that science. howonearthradio.org/archives/9680

Why do animals talk? Do they have languages or just varying "words"? Tune in to @KGNU's science show as we discuss scientific advancements, & listen to wolves, gibbons, etc., w/ zoologist @arikkershenbaum about his new book #WhyAnimals Talk. rb.gy/abo946

Why do black-capped chickadees mate w/ mountain chickadees? And how does the sharp memory of these songbirds serve them over winter? Listen to this week's @kgnu science show, with @CUBoulder ecologist @Dr_Scott_Taylor and host @susan_moran. #chickadees howonearthradio.org/archives/9639

In this week's episode, we talk with Rebecca Boyle @rboyle31 about her new book: Our Moon. We discuss how the Moon has impacted so many aspects of our lives: philosophy and religion, art and science, sense of time, and evolution of life. howonearthradio.org/archives/9612

Confused by misleading "compostable" product labels? Tune in to our @kgnu science show to learn about a new truth-in-labeling CO law and other efforts to reduce landfill #methaneemissions, w/ Dan Matsch of @ecocycle & Nora Goldstein of @BioCycleMag. howonearthradio.org/archives/9604

Want to know more of the dirt on #composting -- e.g. its climate, ecological and human health benefits-- & challenges to getting more methane out of #landfills by having cities and the U.S. compost more? Check out this week's @KGNU science show/podcast. #GHGemissions

Wondering which songbirds are waking you up each spring morning? And how you can give birds and their dwindling habitats a leg up? Tune in to this week's @KGNU science show with host @susan_moran ; Terri Schulz of @Nature_Colorado; & naturalist Dave Sutherland. #birdwatching

Are you ready for the solar eclipse on April 8? On the recent edition of @KGNU's How On Earth, hear about where to see it, how to watch and photograph safely, historical eclipses, and how these things work. Our guests are Dr. Doug Duncan and @dhbaron. howonearthradio.org/archives/9473

On a new deal giving endangered fish and farmers a leg up, and tensions between Upper and Lower Basin states, tune in to this week's science show and podcast, with @LukeRunyon & @awhager. @KUNC @TheWaterDesk @KGNU #climatechange howonearthradio.org/archives/9466

On the discovery of the largest deep-sea coral reef, and the risks of seabed mining, tune in to today's @KGNU science show/podcast. Journalist @karadaniellefox interviews Kasey Cantwell @CoralReef_KC @NOAA ; & @farahyasmin of The Ocean and Us. howonearthradio.org/archives/9428

Air pollution, environmental toxins can wreak havoc on maternal and infant health, as CU Boulder integrative physiologist @tanya_alderete, Zach Morgan, and journalist @karadaniellefox discussed in our @KGNU science show this week. Tune in and download the podcast.

Learning #STEM by tasting, touching, not just viewing models? Here from experts in accessibility for the blind, etc. -- @hobywedler & Brett Fiedler of CU Boulder's @PhETsims on this week's science show.@KGNU #STEMeducation howonearthradio.org/archives/9330

On this week's @KGNU science show we zoomed in on #COP28 -- pledges, progress, shortfalls, etc. -- w/ host @susan_moran and guests, @EnvDefenseFund scientist @alicealpert & journalist @yulsman. Listen here and download the podcast:#climatechange #GHG howonearthradio.org/archives/9313

For a deeper understanding of #COP28, GHG emissions, reductions pledges and realities, tune in to our science show at 8:30a MDT --with guests @alicealpert of @EnvDefenseFund, and climate journalist @yulsman, w/ host @susan_moran. @KGNU kgnu.org

For the scoop on poop--from #Sewage's potential to tackle huge environmental & public health challenges, e.g., #drinkingwater scarcity and cropland degradation, listen to our interview with @SeattleBryn about his book Flush (just out in paperback). @kgnu howonearthradio.org/archives/9287

Today's Halloween episode of How on Earth features: Aliens! Technosignatures! UAPs (a.k.a. UFOs)! Search for extraterrestrial life! Awesome music! Equations! A paradox! All thanks to our guest @AdamFrank4 talking about his book "The Little Book of Aliens". howonearthradio.org/archives/9269

"We won't solve the (#climatechange) problem with the same thinking we used to cause it."-- Thanks to @by_srmiller for that and many more insights from his new book Over the Seawall, shared on today's @kgnu science show. Take a listen. howonearthradio.org/archives/9255

Despite deceptive labeling about plastic recycling, there's progress being made to curb #PlasticPollution . To learn more, listening to our show today w/ guests @susan_shain & Jennifer Congdon of @PlasticsBeyond.@KGNU howonearthradio.org/archives/9211

Having trouble remembering things, or worry that you might years from now? And wondering if taking daily multivitamins will make a difference? This week's science show/podcast is for you. Take a listen to our interview w/ neuropsychologist @AdamMBrickman: howonearthradio.org/archives/9138

Want to know more about #bears --their mythic past, their imperiled future, their encounters with humans, etc.? Tune in to our interview with @GloriaDickie about her new debut book Eight Bears, on the @kgnu science show, 8:30-9:00a MDT today, or kgnu.org

Despite much progress, scientific racism persists, as journalists Angela Saini (author of Superior: The Return of Race Science) & @ashleythesmart describe in our KGNU science show yesterday. Take a listen:@KGNU #racescience @undarkmag @KSJatMIT howonearthradio.org/archives/9089

Tune in to our discussion about how race science persists and how scientists are reckoning with its troubled legacy--with journalists @ashleythesmart & Angela Saini, author of Superior. Today 8:33-9:00 MDT at 88.5 FM or#racescience @undarkmag @KGNU kgnu.org

Did you enjoy Part 1 of our Graduation Special? Then join us tomorrow for Part 2 on @KGNU (88.5FM/1390AM Boulder/Denver or from anywhere at. Our guests are three more newly-minted PhDs who will talk about their thesis research. kgnu.org

Did you miss hearing today's live show on @KGNU? No problem - the show is posted atHear our three guests - graduate students from @CUBoulder - talk about their thesis work on the cutting edge of science and engineering. HowOnEarthRadio.org

Tune in tomorrow at 8:30am MDT @KGNU (88.5FM/1390AM Boulder/Denver or from anywhere at to hear the first installment of our annual Graduation Special, where we talk with newly-minted PhDs about their thesis research. kgnu.org

The brain processes pain in our body, but also can cause pain. Learn more about mind-body treatments for #ChronicPain from experts on today's show: @YoniAshar of CU Anschutz, and Brad Fanestil, director of the Ctr for Mind Body Medicine in Boulder.@KGNU howonearthradio.org/archives/9001

We fantasize that our #drinkingwater comes purely from snowflakes and raindrops. Time for a reality check. Tune in to this week's science show focusing on #directpotablereuse (DPR), w/ @austaparker.#waterscarcity @KGNU @susan_moran howonearthradio.org/archives/8953

We fantasize that our drinking water comes from snowflakes and raindrops, but here's a reality check. Tune in to today's show on direct potable reuse, w/ @AustaParker, as critical to living in a drying climate.#waterreuse #waterscarcity @susan_moran howonearthradio.org/archives/8953

Want to know more about #waterreuse, e.g., why cities in the parched West need to practice toilet-to-tap? Tune in to our interview with enviro engineer Dr. Austa Parker, 8:30-9:00a MDT, onor 88.5 FM on the Front Range. @austaparker #directpotablereuse kgnu.org

If you didn't get a chance to hear How On Earth live on the air this morning, today's show is available everywhere forever atI talk with Dr. Casey Fiesler (@cfiesler) about #ChatGPT and other #GenerativeAI things. This tweet was written by a human™ howonearthradio.org/archives/8904

You may love music, but do you understand how it plays on your brain? In case you missed it live this morning, tune in to our interview with USF neuroscientist/opera singer/director @indrevis anytime.@KGNUmusic #neuroscience @KGNU #musictherapy howonearthradio.org/archives/8890

Want to know more about how music affects your brain, your overall health and well-being? Tune in to intvw w/ neuroscientist/opera singer/director @indrevis this morning onscience show, 8:33-9:00a MST. @KGNU @KGNUmusic #neuroscience kgnu.org

This week on How on Earth we feature Part 2 of our James Webb Space Telescope anniversary special. Hear more about the science being done by #JWST from the scientists leading the projects. (and a splash of some JWST music howonearthradio.org/archives/8862 HowOnEarthRadio.org

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Today’s How on Earth show is a James Webb Space Telescope anniversary special. How is #JWST doing? How do scientists get to use it? What are some projects planned for the first cycle of observations? What song was written about JWST? Listen live @KGNU 8:30 US Mountain. @NASAWebb

In case you missed this interview today, here's the link to the show, w/ @madelinevo about her book At Home On An Unruly Planet. Tales of climate refugees as well as community leaders helping to preserve and restore homelands.#climatechange @KGNUnews howonearthradio.org/archives/8772

Tune in to our upcoming interview on how #climatechange is forcing many people to relocate, and rethink what is 'home'--w/ author @madelinevo on her new book At Home On An Unruly Planet. on@ 8:33-9:00a MDT. @KGNUnews kgnu.org

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A new episode featuring Dr Robynn Chutkan discussing her newest book The Anti-Viral Gut, is live at howonearthradio.org