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Cool Science Radio

Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg

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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24:41

The science of opera: Sound, resonance and the human...

Cool Science Radio ·

2026/08/20

What happens when physics, physiology, and music collide? Opera turns the human body into an extraordinary acoustic instrument, and there’s a surprising amount of science behind the sound.

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25:20

Why science needs uncertainty

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2026/08/20

Stuart Firestein, Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University, explores why uncertainty is essential to science and how embracing what we don't know can foster creativity, innovation and a more informed understanding of the world.

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24:15

Using virtual reality to prove people are job-ready

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2026/08/13

Nick Day of Roundtable Learning discusses how virtual reality is transforming workforce training by measuring real skills, helping employers verify learning outcomes and preparing workers for high-stakes jobs.

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26:04

AI may shift healthcare from reactive to predictive

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2026/08/13

AI entrepreneur Anmol Madan, founder and CEO of RadiantGraph, explores how artificial intelligence is helping healthcare move beyond treating illness to predicting health risks before they become serious.

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24:51

Astronomers uncover the magnetic signature of a...

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2026/08/06

Astronomer Tanmoy Laskar of the University of Utah explains how researchers detected the magnetic fingerprint of a gamma-ray burst for the first time, offering new clues about some of the universe's most powerful explosions.

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32:07

The man behind modern conservation

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2026/07/30

George Schaller helped transform modern conservation through decades of groundbreaking wildlife research. Author Miriam Horn shares the story behind one of the most influential scientists you've probably never heard of.

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18:26

How data is transforming care in nursing homes

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2026/07/30

Healthcare innovation isn't limited to hospitals. Landon Gibb, senior vice president of technology and systems at PACS Group, discusses how data analytics is helping post-acute care providers improve patient outcomes and give caregivers better tools to make informed decisions.

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25:27

The story of birds from dinosaurs to today

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2026/07/23

Paleontologist Steve Brusatte explores the remarkable evolutionary journey of birds and explains why they are the only dinosaurs still living today.

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25:19

The ripple effect of saving a life

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2026/07/23

Veteran firefighter-paramedic Brad Newbury and EMT Kiera Newbury discuss the life-saving impact of CPR, AEDs and emergency response and how a single act can change countless lives.

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25:27

The weird and wonderful science of reproduction

Cool Science Radio ·

2026/07/16

Biologist Lixing Sun explores the astonishing diversity of reproduction across the natural world and what it reveals about the evolution of life.

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24:53

Keeping patients safe and warm during surgery

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2026/07/16

Adam Hauke, global director of product strategy and innovation at Gentherm Medical, discusses how innovations in patient warming technology are improving safety and outcomes in the operating room.

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26:37

Can virtual reality solve the skilled labor shortage?

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2026/07/09

Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning, discusses how virtual reality and immersive simulations are transforming workforce training for data centers and other trades.

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24:43

How AI, robotics, biotech reshape humanity

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2026/07/09

Bestselling author Steven Kotler explores how advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology are reshaping humanity and what it will take to thrive in an era of exponential change.

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25:08

Robotics, leadership and the future of human potential

Cool Science Radio ·

2026/07/02

Foundation Future Industries co-founder Mike LeBlanc discusses the future of humanoid robotics, emerging technologies and the leadership principles that guide innovation in rapidly changing industries.

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25:50

Future of biomedical research beyond animal testing

Cool Science Radio ·

2026/07/02

Lauren Stein, director of science and research programs at the National Anti-Vivisection Society, discusses emerging technologies that could transform biomedical research and reduce the need for animal testing.

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25:33

How we disappear: managing digital legacies with...

Cool Science Radio ·

2026/06/25

In this episode, Stanford historian Thomas Mullaney explores why memories, photographs and digital records disappear, and what we can do to preserve the stories that matter most.

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24:59

How GPS shaped the modern world

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2026/06/25

In this episode, journalist Katherine Dunn explores the surprising history of GPS and how a military navigation tool became an essential part of everyday life.

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24:56

How speed shapes the modern world

Cool Science Radio ·

2026/06/18

Acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil explores humanity’s pursuit of speed and how it has influenced evolution, technology, transportation and modern life.

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25:06

Can you really trust what you see?

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2026/06/11

Digital illusionist and author Keelan Leyser reveals how the hidden blind spots in our perception shape everything from everyday decisions and online behavior to courtroom verdicts and deepfakes in his new book “Unseen: Blind Spots and Why We Miss What Matters Most.”

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25:21

Sneak peek at NASA's newest space telescope

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2026/06/11

NASA Scientist Dominic Benford takes a behind the scenes look at NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope before it launches in September. Learn how this first-of-its-kind observatory will map the universe one panoramic frame at a time.

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