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Designing the Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure of the Future
Wastewater has become a commodity and it's being used in many different ways around the globe! Most wastewater infrastructure throughout the United States is nearing the end of its life and communitie
YOU are Wired to Learn Through Stories
Studies have shown that when students are connected with their peers, the process of learning new things becomes easier. Collaborative opportunities within a classroom tend to help students learn bett
Ancient Pollen, Dinosaur Tracks, Volcanic Ash Beds: Clues to the Past for Geophysicists
Researching Sedimentary Rocks of Alaska
Understanding and Preventing Invasive Species
Do your favorite pastimes involve water? Boaters, anglers, water gardeners, even classroom aquariums carry the potential to spread invasive species. Greg Hitzroth is an Aquatic Invasive Species Outrea
Respectfully Blending Indigenous Knowledge with Western Science
How do we blend Indigenous knowledge with Western science in a respectful way, and ensure that members of Indigenous communities are included in the decision making, classroom teaching, and current po
What’s up with microplastics, pharmaceuticals in the water, and where are they coming from?
Microplastics are small plastics that end up in our environment. But how do they get there and what kind of issues do they create? Sarah Zack is a Pollution Prevention Extension Specialist at the Uni
What is the Richter Scale and how a logarithmic scale works
Dr. Nowack returns to help us understand just how a logarithmic scale works. In today’s episode, we discussed the Richter Scale, Powers of Ten, and How Babies Count. Dr. Robert Nowack is a Professor
Avoiding Injury: Is it just soreness or something more serious?
Building a Routine in the New Year - There are No Shortcuts!
How much of the brain do we use? What are some important things we need to know about our brain?
Did you realize that the brain is like plastic and continues to change throughout your life? Dr. Ginger Campbell, Host of Brain Science podcast, joins us to discuss the 5 6 Things YOU Need to Know abo
Using artificial or high intensity sweeteners: Can they help with my nutritional goals?
‘Tis the season for holiday treats! While it can be fun to indulge, it’s always a good idea to be mindful of our daily sugar intake. Can artificial sweeteners help us with our nutritional goals throug