Cool Science Radio

On Cool Science Radio, John and Lynn bring Jennie Romer on the show to talk about the science of recycling. Recycling rules vary widely from place to place, and Romer assists communities in drafting meaningful legislation that helps produce less waste, especially single-use plastic.

On Cool Science Radio , John and Lynn discuss Scientific American’s most current science stories with journalist Lee Billings. These stories include Space X´s plans to put thousands of satellites in the sky so that the whole world has wifi, the genetically modified mosquitoes recently released in Florida, and why the cicada hatch is especially strong this year.

On Cool Science Radio , Francis de Véricourt joins the show to discuss his new book, Framers: Human Advantage in an Age of Technology and Turmoil . To frame is to make a mental model that enables us to see patterns, predict how things will unfold, and make sense of new situations. Frames guide the decisions we make and the results we attain. But, according to the book's authors , people have long focused on traits like memory and reasoning, leaving framing all but ignored.

On Cool Science Radio , John and Lynn bring you an interesting conversation with James Schorey and Meagan Koeneman from Control Bionics . Control Bionics is an assistive technology device company that enables people with communication challenges to participate more fully in daily life. Its augmentative and alternative communication offerings help people with a range of conditions to find their voice.

On Cool Science Radio , Professor Vaclav Smil joins the show to discuss his new book, NUMBERS DON’T LIE: 71 Stories to Help Us Understand the Modern World. Vaclav Smil's mission is to make facts matter. An environmental scientist, policy analyst, and a hugely prolific author, Smil is Bill Gates' go-to guy for making sense of our world. In his book, Smil answers questions such as: What's worse for the environment--your car or your phone? How much do the world's cows weigh (and what does it matter

On Cool Science Radio, Lynn & John welcome Dr. Joe Rubinsztain from the digital health company, Chronwell. Chronwell uses digital innovation to manage at-risk populations. Dr. Rubinsztain provides examples of how AI and machine learning will continue to drive early patient intervention with chronic diseases, making big changes to patient care at low cost for the payor and consumer.

This week on Cool Science Radio , Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, a Professor with the Department of Biology at the University Of Utah comes on the show. Nadkarni is the Director of the initiative to bring science programs to the incarcerated in Utah. These programs provide benefits for inmates, scientists, correctional institutions, and the community.

On Cool Science Radio , Award-winning National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry talks with John and Lynn. His latest project is Secrets of The Whales . Skerry takes us into the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals, and sperm whales.

On Cool Science Radio , bestselling author Douglas Tallamy, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, joins the show. Tallamy discusses his new book: The Nature of Oaks. In the book, he reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars.

This week on Cool Science Radio , John Wells and Lynn Ware Peek are talking with Jim O’Connell , the CEO and co-founder of Envara Health. Evara Health is a company which deals with the roughly 1.5 billion people around the globe who deal with conditions such as unintentional weight loss and inadequate absorption or malabsorption.