Cool Science Radio
Thursday, 9-10AM
Cool Science Radio is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the latest developments and discoveries in the fields of science and technology. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg decipher what's new with science and technology experts in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way.
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For questions and inquiries, or to inquire about appearing on the show, contact the hosts directly at coolscienceradio@kpcw.org.
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Pearl Sandick, interim dean of the College of Science and professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Utah, discusses the newly completed Crocker Science Complex, a $97 million project that blends cutting-edge research facilities with historic architecture to transform science education and research on campus. -
Climate activist and author Bill McKibben explains why the rapid rise of solar and wind power may be our best and last chance to slow global warming, how communities worldwide are leading the way and why he is helping launch Sun Day, a global celebration of clean energy on September 21, 2025. -
Johns Hopkins researcher Natalia Trayanova shares how artificial intelligence is being used to predict and prevent sudden cardiac death, offering new hope for patients most at risk. -
Ecologist and author Rob Dunn reveals the surprising ways humans and other species shape each other’s lives, from the puppy eyes that melt our hearts to the yeast that has been domesticating us for centuries, and why these hidden partnerships might hold the key to our future. -
University of Utah Professor Anil Seth details his team's previous once-in-a-career discovery of an intermediate-mass black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri. Seth also discusses dark skies and new efforts to map material falling into the black hole. -
Returning for its sixth year at the Natural History Museum of Utah, BugFest is a big celebration of some of Utah’s tiniest residents. Entomologist Jason Cryan talks about what makes these tiny insects so fascinating and important. -
Blaise Agüera y Arcas, VP and Fellow at Google and founder of Paradigms of Intelligence, discusses his new book "What Is Intelligence?," which explores what AI can teach us about evolution, computing, and the mind. -
Richard Herbert, a machine learning and artificial intelligence engineer for the past 10 years, shares his insights with respect to the future of AI and how it will become a colleague and not a competitor. -
Local tech entrepreneur Steven Boal, CEO of Salt Lake City based company Matia Mobility, breaks down how they're dedicated to creating innovative robotic mobility devices for those with walking disabilities. -
Award-winning winemaker Lisa Bishop Forbes reveals the science behind what makes a wine truly exceptional. She discusses grape quality, fermentation techniques, her fresh approach to Chardonnay, and the challenge she faces in shipping and making great alcohol-free wines.
