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Cool Science Radio
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Cool Science Radio is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the latest developments and discoveries in the fields of science and technology. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg decipher what's new with science and technology experts in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way.

Cool Science Radio Producers and Co-Hosts Scott Greenberg and Lynn Ware Peek
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Cool Science Radio Producers and Co-Hosts Scott Greenberg and Lynn Ware Peek

From the discovery of new dinosaurs to the science of an avalanche, from the secret technology behind Facebook, to the latest developments in nanotechnology — Cool Science Radio hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg decipher science and technology discoveries in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way. If they can understand it, so can you.

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For questions and inquiries, or to inquire about appearing on the show, contact the hosts directly at coolscienceradio@kpcw.org.

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  • Michael Werner, assistant professor of biology at the University of Utah, discusses new research uncovering nematodes living in the Great Salt Lake. Then, new research and reconstructions reveal how fragmentary fossils, lost specimens and evolving science have shaped what we think we know about the sail-backed Spinosaurus dinosaur.
  • Author and technology executive Fred Voccola explains why "AI-First" organizations are already seeing dramatic productivity gains and why companies that fail to adapt may not survive the next decade. Then, battery innovation is moving beyond chemistry alone. Thomas Bishop, founder and CEO of Park City-based Paleblue Batteries, explains how advances across battery systems are shaping the future of portable power.
  • Award-winning winemaker Lisa Bishop Forbes reveals the science behind what makes a wine truly exceptional. She discusses grape quality, fermentation techniques, her fresh approach to Chardonnay and the challenges she faces in shipping and making great alcohol-free wines. Then, NASA Sagan Fellow Margaret Thompson discusses her groundbreaking research on rocky exoplanets. Using laboratory experiments and theoretical models, she explores how these distant “magma worlds” form, evolve and develop atmospheres that may one day reveal signs of life.
  • Dr. Catriona Wallace explains how ritual, awakened thinking and emerging technology can help leaders adapt more quickly to social and technological change in her new book, “Rapid Transformation.” Then author Matthew Cobb discusses his forthcoming book, “Crick: A Mind in Motion,” which explores the life, collaborations and the scientific breakthroughs of Nobel laureate Francis Crick.
  • Christopher Gregg explores the surprising genetic links between humans and hibernating animals, what these discoveries reveal about resilience and how this emerging science could transform medicine. Then geologist Jeff Moore explains how vibration analysis, usually used on natural arches and rock formations, is revealing the hidden biomechanics of the saguaro cactus.