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Cool Science Radio
Thursday, 9-10AM

From the discovery of new dinosaurs to the science of an avalanche. From the secret technology behind Facebook, to nanotechnology. Deciphering science and technology in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way. If we can understand it, so can you. Hosted by Lynn Ware Peek and Katie Mullaly.

For questions and inquiries, contact the hosts directly at coolscienceradio@kpcw.org.

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  • Anna Abraham explores the correlations, and myths, of creativity with cognitive psychology and neuroscience in her new book, “The Creative Brain: Myths and Truths.” Anna is the Director of the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development at the University of Georgia. She is also the author of "The Neuroscience of Creativity" and the editor of the multidisciplinary volume "The Cambridge Handbook of the Imagination."
  • In his book, “Extraterrestrial Languages," Daniel Oberhaus leads readers on a quest for extraterrestrial communication and considers how philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, science and art have informed the design, or maybe limited the effectiveness of our interstellar messaging.
  • NASA Astronomer Dr. Christine Chen shares some of the James Webb Space Telescope's latest discoveries on the second anniversary of the telescope's science operations.
  • Local resident, founder and expedition leader of Ocearch, Chris Fischer, shares some upcoming expeditions to explore and study sharks in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Geology students from the University of Illinois are back in Utah experiencing, in real life, geology some have only seen in textbooks. The group of 36 students is exploring the west from the Wasatch Mountains, to Moab, to Wyoming in order to fully immerse themselves in the geology of this diverse region. Michael Stewart of the University of Illinois and Chloe Marks, graduate student and previous field camp attendee, highlight this summer’s Geology Field Camp.https://www.fieldcamp.org
  • Many heavy metals are found in the water in old mining tunnels around Park City. This water is what eventually makes it to our taps as drinking water. Thanks to the new 3 Kings Water Treatment plant, these and other contaminants are being pulled out before the water hits our taps. Park City Water Quality and Treatment Manager Michelle De Haan and Water Quality Scientist Iwona Goodley talk about the new 3 Kings water treatment plant and the science behind providing us with clean water.
  • Nadina Galle, 2024 National Geographic Explorer and ecological engineer, discusses her book "The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet."
  • Nobel Prize-winning scientist Thomas Cech, who has worked on RNA for his whole career, talks about his new book, "The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets."
  • Maps are so much more than 2D representations of the terrain. They can be alive, they can be cognitive. Maps have power, and they can be found in a wide variety of places, not just folded up in your backpack. Roberto Casati, director of the Jean Nicod Institute and professor at the School of Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences in Paris, shares more about maps, what they are and how they work in his new book “The Cognitive Life of Maps."
  • Sabrina Sholts, curator of biological anthropology at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and author of the new book, “The Human Disease: How We Create Pandemics, from our Bodies to our Beliefs,” talks about humans' role and responsibility in diseases and pandemics.