Episodios

  • Continuing research on Long COVID

    Continuing research on Long COVID
    Apr 9 2026
    COVID 19 became part of our lives as a global pandemic in March of 2020.
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    10 m
  • A decade of discovery from the orbit of Jupiter

    A decade of discovery from the orbit of Jupiter
    Mar 26 2026
    Researchers have been studying data from NASA's Juno spacecraft since the summer of 2016. University of Arizona planetary scientist Bill Hubbard looks back on nearly a decade of discovery from the orbit of Jupiter, our solar system's biggest planet. Bill Hubbard spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
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    13 m
  • Charting the molecular signaling inside our cells

    Charting the molecular signaling inside our cells
    Mar 19 2026
    A protein complex inside every living cell that tells it how to grow. Problems with the protein's signaling system can lead to neurological issues. University of Arizona biologist Andrew Capaldi describes how scientists are examining the inner workings of cells. Andrew Capaldi spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph D. Regent's professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.
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    10 m
  • Using artificial intelligence to create Biosphere 3

    Using artificial intelligence to create Biosphere 3
    Mar 12 2026
    Move over Biosphere 2, make room for Biosphere 3. Biosphere 2 director Joaquin Ruiz explains how artificial intelligence is moving the concept into the digital age, taking data and helping scientists develop new theories about the evolution of planet Earth. Joaquin Ruiz spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of planetary science at the University of Arizona.
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    6 m
  • Uncovering the mystery of a shrouded exoplanet

    Uncovering the mystery of a shrouded exoplanet
    Mar 5 2026
    Scientists are reassessing the potential for life on Trappist 1e, an Earth-type planet orbiting a star more than 40 light years from Earth. University of Arizona planetary scientist Sukrit Ranjan explains why the latest findings are casting doubt on an exoplanet that was once a top candidate for discovering extraterrestrial life. Sukrit Ranjan spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of planetary science at the University of Arizona.
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    10 m
  • Looking at hard choices for water use in Arizona

    Looking at hard choices for water use in Arizona
    Feb 19 2026
    Seven states in the Colorado River basin failed to meet a key deadline February 14 on a plan to conserve their shared water supplies. University of Arizona Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences professor Laura Condon talks about the difficult choices ahead for water management in Arizona amid the ongoing drought. Laura Condon spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D. Regents Professor Emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.
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    12 m
  • Studying plasma and why it matters in physics

    Studying plasma and why it matters in physics
    Feb 12 2026
    Plasma scientists investigate ionized gases and how they interact with various materials. University of Arizona mathematics professor Lise-Marie Imbert-Gerard is studying how waves of energy travel through plasma. The findings could help scientists improve nuclear fusion technology.Lise-Marie Imbert-Gerard spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph. D Regents professor emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.
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    8 m
  • Why fruit flies are essential for biological research

    Why fruit flies are essential for biological research
    Feb 5 2026
    Fruit flies have been crucial for researchers developing the basic principles of biology and disease. University of Arizona neuroscientist Martha Bhattacharya describes how the insects became pivotal instruments in learning about human genetics. Martha Bhattacharya spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
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    12 m