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Colorado – The Quantum State
Colorado The Quantum State: We speak with Corban Tillemann-Dick about how Colorado has emerged as a world leader in Quantum Technologies. Tillemann-Dick will speak at CU-Boulders Conference on Wo
Solar Eclipse 2024!
In this episode of How on Earth, we talk about the upcoming 2024 April 8th solar eclipse. Our guests are science writer David Baron, author of American Eclipse, and Dr. Doug Duncan, served as Directo
Colorado River: new deals, old tensions
Colorado River: Promise and Peril (start time: 6:28)For more than two decades the Colorado River has been shrinking, afflicted by climate change-induced drought, population growth, and water politi
Astronomy Highlights: Habitable Worlds Observatory, Impostor Phenomenon
This is the third and final episode of a series where we hear about recent research presented at the American Astronomical Society (AAS) January 2024 meeting. Habitable Worlds Observatory (starts at 5
SOLO: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own
In this Spring Pledge Drive show, we talk with CU-Boulder professor and behavioral economist Peter McGraw about his new book, Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of your own. The book is also available
Astronomy Highlights: 3D Astronomy, AI in Astrophysics
This is the second episode of a series where we hear about recent research presented at the American Astronomical Society (AAS) January 2024 meeting. 3D Astronomy(starts at 3:08) Dr. Nicole Karnath,
Deep-sea Coral Reefs // Mineral-Mining
This weeks How On Earth offers two features: Deep-sea coral reef discovery (start time: 0:58) Scientists recently discovered and mapped the largest known deep-sea coral reef in the world. Its locat
Sleepless not just in Seattle
In this weeks show Beth speaks with author Annabel Abbs-Streets about her new book, SLEEPLESS: Unleashing the Subversive Power of the Night Self, in which she dives into both the science of sleep and
Myths and Facts about Plastic Recycling
This week on How on Earth Beth speaks with Mattie Matsch, deputy director of Boulders Eco-Cycle. We spoke about the challenges of recycling plastics. As consumers, its vital to be aware of these cha
John Weller – Saving Antarctica
Boulder native and wildlife photographer John Weller talks about his efforts to save The Ross Sea in Antarctica. The Ross Sea is the worlds largest Marine Protected Area. Wellers photobooks and d