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KGNU - How On Earth

KGNU - How On Earth
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Chickadee Behavioral Studies
Deathbed Visions
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The KGNU Science Show

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On today’s science show we hear from vaccine researchers Rochelle Walensky and Angela Ulrich, and physician/scientist Peyton Thompson, about the safety and efficacy of the hepatitis B vaccine. This is one of 6 that have been removed from the list of ... more

Newly planted trees and evergreens ESPECIALLY need extra winter water. Photo cc City of Boulder

Water your trees!  This warm, dry winter means urban trees need extra water to stay healthy.  City of Boulder foresters Patrick LaPhilliph and Andrew Hol... more

Renee Good — footage filmed by ICE agent who fatally shot her a moment later.

We speak with experts about how artificial intelligence combined with Police Body Camera footage improved professionalism in the Aurora Colorado Police Department.  Guests ... more

Black-footed ferret Photo credit: Richard Reading

Protecting Wolves, ferrets, prairie dogs, vultures, etc. (start time: 3:39) How effective are Colorado’s efforts to preserve vulnerable species – wolves, black-footed ferrets, bears, prairie dogs and ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Peyton Thompson
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Episode: Hepatitis B Vaccination: Just the Facts
Dr. Rochelle Walensky
Professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Vaccine Integrity Project
Harvard Medical School
Episode: Hepatitis B Vaccination: Just the Facts
Dr. Angela Ulrich
Infectious disease epidemiologist at the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, or CIDRAP.
University of Minnesota
Episode: Hepatitis B Vaccination: Just the Facts
Anthony Tassone
Head of Truleo, a company analyzing police body camera footage with AI
Truleo
Episode: Improving Law Enforcement Behavior through Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Ian Adams
Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Episode: Improving Law Enforcement Behavior through Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Richard Reading
Chair of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission and vice president of science and conservation at the Butterfly Pavilion.
Butterfly Pavilion
Episode: Colorado’s Wildlife Action Plan, etc.: Pt. II
Dr. Lisa Gardiner
Coral Reef Ecologist and Paleobiologist, author of 'Reefs of Time'
Unexpected
Episode: Coral: Past, Present, Future
Simon Winchester
Author and historian known for works such as *The Professor and the Madmen*
Episode: Wind: It’s Past & Future
Jennifer Frazer
Award-winning scientist and writer
Author of The Slime Mold's Guide to World Domination
Episode: World Domination…by Slime Molds?

Hosts

Beth Bennett
Host of How On Earth, volunteer, and a significant contributor to science-focused discussions.
Shelly Schlender
Co-host and production contributor with a focus on science communication and education.
Joel Parker
Co-host with a specialty in science education and community outreach.
Susan Moran
Co-host and advocate for ecological awareness and science literacy.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Beth, host of the KGNU - How on Earth podcast, highlights all energy, science, climate and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Interesting

    This is a very interesting show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lloydmusic
    Canada8 years ago
  • I don't even live in Colorado and I love this podcast

    I discovered this podcast about 6 months ago and have not only listened to every episode since, I have begun downloaded older episodes and listening. Great variety of topics. Knowledgeable hosts and guests. Professionally done podcast. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old UNIX guy
    United States8 years ago

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Colorado’s Wildlife Action plan: Pt. I
Q: How do the state wildlife action plans relate to existing models of species protection?
The plans focus on species of greatest conservation need and help prioritize where the state should put its resources.
Colorado’s Wildlife Action plan: Pt. I
Q: What is the Colorado Parks and Wildlife's main mission?
Its main mission is to connect people to nature through parks and wildlife conservation.
Winter is Coming: Why Leaves Fall
Q: Why don't evergreens shed their needles?
Evergreens use a different evolutionary strategy and create a corky layer that allows them to retain their needles for longer periods.
Winter is Coming: Why Leaves Fall
Q: What accounts for the variability in fall colors?
Variability is influenced by environmental factors such as water availability and temperature, especially warm days followed by cool nights.
Winter is Coming: Why Leaves Fall
Q: If they're not turning color, what are these stunning trees doing?
The trees display brilliant colors due to the revealing of pigments that were already present in the leaves as chlorophyll degrades.

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