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Cool Science Radio | September 4, 2025

By Lynn Ware Peek,

Scott Greenberg

Published September 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM MDT

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Author and journalist David Baron discusses his new book "The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America," exploring how a generation became convinced Mars was teeming with life and how that belief shaped science and culture. (01:26)

Local artist Anna Evans and Natural History Museum of Utah’s community engagement manager Katie Worthen preview Community Science Night in Park City on Sept. 12, a free public event that blends art, ecology, and hands-on science exploration for all ages. (29:56)

Cool Science Radio

Lynn Ware Peek

KPCW Co-Host / Producer of The Mountain Life and Cool Science Radio

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Scott Greenberg

Co-Host Cool Science Radio and wine expert

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