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Cool Science Radio

Cool Science Radio | August 27, 2026

By Lynn Ware Peek,

Scott Greenberg

Published August 27, 2026 at 10:59 AM MDT

Kalpana Pot, a self-proclaimed Space Nerd, mixes her unique brand of storytelling and humor to make complicated astrophysics topics entertaining and understandable in her new book, "Spaced Out: A Casual Approach To The Cosmos."

Carleton University neuroscientist Michael Hildebrand discusses new research revealing important differences in how mice, rats and humans process pain — findings that could help explain failed treatments and point to better therapies for chronic pain.

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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