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Episode 320: How new satellite measurements inform the debate about climate change

Apr 22, 2022 Scientists are updating a global database on climate gleaned from Earth orbit.

Episode 319: Measuring the impact of the pandemic on schooling

Apr 15, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic saw in-classroom teaching interrupted in favor of learning from home.

Episode 318: Assessing progress in the fight against COVID-19.

Apr 8, 2022 Scientists are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 could fall from pandemic status this year.

Episode 317: How mining plays an increasing role in developing technology

Apr 1, 2022 If you own a smartphone, TV, or electric car, you might not realize a complex mix of metals is required to create each device.

Episode 316: Taking a look at critical minerals found in Arizona

Mar 25, 2022 Arizona plays a large part in finding metals and minerals needed to maintain high technology.

Episode 315: How minerals tell the story of an evolving Earth

Mar 11, 2022 Gems and minerals can be a time machine for the planet.

Episode 314: Tracking down the stories that minerals tell

Mar 4, 2022 The rocks, fossils, and mountains around us tell a fascinating story.

Episode 313: Investigating climate change in the Arctic Ocean

Feb 11, 2022 Tree ring researchers are finding clues to how global warming is affecting the Arctic Ocean.

Episode 311: Investigating the volcanic eruption near Tonga

Jan 28, 2022 The explosion near the Pacific island nation of Tonga was one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in decades.

Episode 310: Understanding how plants communicate

Jan 21, 2022 Plants can deliver messages to insects or other plants.

Episode 309: Looking to science to solve the supply chain slowdown

Jan 14, 2022 Researchers are trying to find answers to loosen up the supply chain logjam.

Episode 308: Starting another year of research at Biosphere 2

Jan 7, 2022 How the Biosphere's ocean environment is being updated to mimic the impact of global warming on coral reefs.

Episode 307: Keeping fingers crossed for the world's newest space telescope

Dec 17, 2021 Two long-time University of Arizona astronomers are awaiting the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.

Episode 306: New insight on random thoughts

Dec 13, 2021 University of Arizona researchers are following the path our mind travels during our wandering thoughts.

Episode 305: Investigating reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic

Dec 3, 2021 University of Arizona sociology professor James Shockey is researching why people accept or reject mask-wearing mandates

Episode 304: Protecting younger children from COVID-19.

Nov 19, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines were approved for children ages 5 to 11 in late October.

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