Join us as we review the biology of the brain! Find out how neurons work and how neuronal cells are outnumbered 9 to 1 by the unsung heroes of the brain, the glial cells. We discuss what we know and don't know about neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. Be sure to listen to our interview in the second half of the episode with local researcher, Dr. Heather Wilkins who investigates the role of energy metabolism in Alzheimer's disease. Finally, stick around for our science myth busters to find out if you really only use 10% of your brain.

Our second episode of Flyover State Science is out of this world! We're blasting off to cover several cosmic topics. First we interview Michael Bakich, senior editor of Astronomy magazine about the upcoming Great American Solar Eclipse, later we discuss viewing the night sky from the comfort of your own backyard, and finally, on our science myth busters, we ask the question: are mushrooms radioactive?

FSS001 Viruses and Vaccines. On the very first episode of Flyover State Science, we go over the basic biology of viruses and vaccines. Later, we talk about the HPV vaccine and how it helps prevent cervical cancer. On the science myth busters segment, we tackle a widely debunked study that falsely claimed a link between vaccines and autism.

Join us on a layover as we discuss the infamous Wakefield study and how a fabricated study led to a public health catastrophe.