KGNU - How On Earth

KGNU - How On Earth


Latest Episodes

Myths and Facts about Plastic Recycling
February 13, 2024

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
February 06, 2024

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

Air Pollution+Maternal Health
January 30, 2024

This weeks How On Earth features the following: How Environmental Toxins Harm Maternal Health (start time: 1:30) Being exposed to wildfires and other forms of air pollution can wreak havoc on anyone

Astronomy Highlights: Stellar Magnetic Fields, Zooniverse
January 23, 2024

This is the first episode of a series where we hear about recent research presented at the American Astronomical Society (AAS) January 2024 meeting. Magnetic Braking in Old Stars (starts at 3:13) Dr.

Traumatic Brain Injury & Ibogaine – Andrew Linares
January 16, 2024

Ibogaine for Traumatic Brain Injury The Science journal Nature has published a small case study about Special Forces veterans who suffer from traumatic brain injury . . . they report good results fr

A New Year and the Same Old Environmental Issues
January 08, 2024

On this weeks show, we focus on the ongoing challenge of climate change. In addition to headlines about this issue, we replay an interview with author John Vaillant, who has written extensively about

Science Stories from 2023
January 02, 2024

We share the How on Earth teams picks for of science stories of 2023: Superconductor Hopes And Failures (starts at 1:47) New Weight Loss Drugs (starts at 5:56) Hot Temperatures (starts at 9:27) Ast

STEM Ed: Improving access for the blind, etc.
December 19, 2023

STEM ed accessibility (start time: 2:03): Its challenging enough learning science, technology, engineering and math when you can clearly see the physical models or images of neurons on a screen. So,

Chronic Pain: A New Approach
December 10, 2023

On this weeks show, Beth speaks with Dr Afton Hassett, psychologist and pain researcher about her book, Chronic Pain Reset: 30 Days of Activities, Practices, and Skills to Help You Thrive. Not just a

COP28 Climate Summit: Pledges & Realities
December 05, 2023

Climate Change & COP28 (start time: 1:30) A major global climate conference is taking place now in Dubai, amidst a year of record-breaking heat, wildfires, floods and more around the world. COP28 is