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Culture Crash: Why Do We Like Watching Sci-Fi So Much?

>> August 23, 2023

From Black Mirror to The Twilight Zone, we explore why the sci-fi genre has always been a hit amongst American audiences.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, BBC One, Culture and the Arts, Future, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Reading, Science, TV Series
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Viewpoints Explained: The Secrets of Venus

>> August 23, 2023

We highlight the deeper intricacies and theories behind Venus’ unusual surface.

topics covered: Astronomy, Physics, Science, Space Travel and Space Exploration
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Mary Lasker: A Public Health Pioneer

>> July 23, 2023

We speak with biographer, Judith L. Pearson about the many big contributions Lasker made to cancer & heart disease research throughout the twentieth century.

topics covered: Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, History, Politics, Public Health and Policy, Research, Science
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“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering the Many Mysteries of Our Universe

>> July 2, 2023

Egyptian-American astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance speaks about her experience earning a PhD in astrophysics and the barriers to entry in the field.

topics covered: Astronomy, Career, Diversity, Physics, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration
Listen“95 Percent Left To Discover”: The People Tasked With Uncovering the Many Mysteries of Our Universe

What We Do & Still Don’t Know About Black Holes

>> June 25, 2023

Janna Levin, an astronomy and physics professor at Columbia University, joins us to discuss the most intriguing aspects of black holes.

topics covered: Astronomy, Infrastructure and Engineering, Innovation, Physics, Science, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenWhat We Do & Still Don’t Know About Black Holes

The 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats

>> June 11, 2023

Cats get a lot of hate across the world for being un-trainable, moody, and, at times, hard to figure out. We cover why these furry felines are unique.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Animals and Pets, Biology, Culture and the Arts, History, Science, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenThe 10,000 Year Relationship: Our Long-Held Fascination & Love for Cats

Culture Crash: One Of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Reads

>> May 21, 2023

This week on Culture Crash, we highlight the six-part series “The Forward” – a riveting sci-fi read that’s full of twists and turns.

topics covered: Amazon Prime Video, BBC One, Culture and the Arts, Future, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Reading, Science, TV Series
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In Awe: A Renewed Lens on Life

>> February 19, 2023

It can be hard to explain what it’s like to feel in awe. We speak with renowned social psychologist Dacher Keltner about awe and what experiences elicit this emotion.

topics covered: Emotion, Mental Health, Psychology and Psychiatry, Science
ListenIn Awe: A Renewed Lens on Life

Feeding More Mouths More Sustainably

>> October 23, 2022

Scientists are thinking big to voyage to Mars and one day possibly inhabit the far away planet. One big challenge is building a food production model from the ground up.

topics covered: Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration
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The Increasing Occurrence of Weather Calamities

>> September 25, 2022

Around the world, countries are seeing weather extremes from excess flooding to severe drought and higher than average heat. We speak with two climate experts about the correlation between climate change and these extreme weather events.

topics covered: Climate Change, Drought, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Floods, Infrastructure and Engineering, Natural Disasters, Science, Weather and Weather Forecasting
ListenThe Increasing Occurrence of Weather Calamities

The Lost World of Shipwrecks

>> September 18, 2022

There are an estimated three million shipwrecks lying under the ocean and underground. We speak with author Daniel Stone about these fascinating structures that give us a look into the past.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, History, Literature and Writing, Science
ListenThe Lost World of Shipwrecks
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The Future of Ethanol

>> May 15, 2022

Ethanol is a key additive in the gas that powers our cars and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. But with electric cars gaining popularity – how long will this massive ethanol market survive? How are producers making this process more environmentally friendly?

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Farming and Agriculture, International/Global Affairs, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
ListenThe Future of Ethanol

Saving Coral Reefs

>> April 24, 2022

Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life – approximately 800,000 species. But these vibrant, colorful landscapes are more than just a home for life; coral reefs are animals themselves.

topics covered: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Ocean Science, Science, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenSaving Coral Reefs

Exploring Innovations in Addiction Treatment

>> April 10, 2022

With the opioid epidemic raging on into 2022, what’s on the forefront of treatment research when it comes to better tackling substance use disorders? Dr. Anna Rose Childress, a professor and psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, joins us this week to breakdown the decades-long epidemic, the challenges of treating …

topics covered: Addiction, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Opioid Epidemic, Psychology and Psychiatry, Research, Science, Science and Technology, Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
ListenExploring Innovations in Addiction Treatment
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The Expanding Landfill in Space

>> March 20, 2022

From weather forecasting to cellular coverage to global imaging, we heavily rely on space satellites in our day to day lives. We discuss the serious issue of human-created space debris and what’s being done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.

topics covered: Astronomy, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Infrastructure and Engineering, Pollution, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Technology, Waste Management
ListenThe Expanding Landfill in Space
A More Supportive Mental Health System

A More Supportive Mental Health System

>> March 13, 2022

The isolation of the pandemic has taken a big toll on young people as rates of depression, anxiety and other mental disorders have sharply risen in children and adolescents. What are the key areas that need to be fixed? Why is mental health just as important as physical health? We answer these questions and more this week on Viewpoints.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, COVID-19 Pandemic, Federal Government, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Insurance, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Science
ListenA More Supportive Mental Health System

Advancements in Anti-Aging

>> January 23, 2022

By 2030, 74 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. will be 65 or older. As people age, this means bigger burdens on the healthcare system, senior housing and care. But, what if one day, we could slow down this process of biological aging? Two researchers from Northwestern University join us this week to share some of the latest innovations in the anti-aging field.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Research, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
ListenAdvancements in Anti-Aging
The Vast Expanse of Space

The Vast Expanse of Space

>> November 14, 2021

We’ve barely just scratched the surface of space exploration. Many scientists at NASA and in the private sector have set their sights on the eventual human mission to Mars – but what lies past the red planet? Will humans one day be able to travel outside of our solar system? Physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson joins us this week to explain the strange and …

topics covered: Astronomy, Literature and Writing, Physics, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenThe Vast Expanse of Space

The Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA

>> October 17, 2021

The FDA is a massive organization that handles a wide variety of regulations and responsibilities. However, some critics argue that the FDA has failed to evolve with the times, spending large amounts of resources on dated measures and messaging tactics. Former FDA employee Dr. Richard Williams joins us this week to highlight some of these issues within food …

topics covered: Communication, Education, Federal Government, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Public Discourse, Public Health and Policy, Regulation, Science, Science and Technology
ListenThe Hiccups in Food Messaging & Nutrition at the FDA

Fancy a Beer?

>> October 9, 2021

Archaeologists have recently discovered proof of beer-making in the Middle East dating back more than thirteen thousand years. While the rise of hard seltzers has been making headlines lately, beer has a rich cultural history and has evolved as a drink over thousands of years.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, History, Science, Science and Technology
ListenFancy a Beer?

The Mysteries of Alzheimer’s Disease

>> October 3, 2021

For many decades, scientists have been trying to decode this disease with no avail. Instead, more questions keep popping up as we learn more about this complex disease and face dead ends in treatment exploration. Two experts in the field join Viewpoints this week to shed some light on modern Alzheimer’s research.

topics covered: Aging and Death, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Disease, Health and Medicine, Neurology, Research, Science
ListenThe Mysteries of Alzheimer’s Disease

Revisiting the Demise of the Dinosaurs

>> August 29, 2021

These majestic creatures walked the Earth more than 230 million years ago, yet, even today, they capture our wildest imaginations. Most us have heard the familiar narrative that an asteroid collided with Earth and this catastrophic event led to their downfall..but is there more to the story?

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, History, Science, Science and Technology
ListenRevisiting the Demise of the Dinosaurs

Slumbering in Space

>> August 22, 2021

For astronauts in space, sleeping in a zero-gravity environment surrounded by loud fans, bright lights and cramped quarters can be an issue. We discuss some of the bodily systems behind sleep and how astronauts in space for months on end deal with these challenges.

topics covered: Biology, Health and Medicine, Mental Health, Science, Science and Technology, Sleep, Space Travel and Space Exploration
ListenSlumbering in Space

The Private Sector Space Race

>> August 8, 2021

Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson both made history last month as they rocketed out of Earth’s atmosphere and successfully reached space. This trip was many years in the making as both billionaires built their own respective companies, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, to transport them to space as private civilians. Now, people are lining up and paying hefty …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, History, Industry, Inequality, Infrastructure and Engineering, Invention, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Research, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Tourism, Travel and Leisure
ListenThe Private Sector Space Race
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