The Curiosity Squad

Host Alex Hall brings us surprising, sciencey and personal stories from the Alabama STEAMfest and the VBAS Astronomy Day. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-57-stories-from-steamfest-and-astronomy-day/

The Curiosity Squad went to visit the HQ of the National Speleological Society on the recent International Day of Caves and Karst to learn all about how caves form, what lives in them and the role of the NSS in conservation, education and training, For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-56-all-about-caves-and-karst/

In this episode of the Curiosity Squad, a fascinating two part conversation with Dr Monte Bateman about lightning and storms that will amaze you. Alex Hall also talks with new local leaders Tina Tucker, CEO of the USSRC and Dr Leo, President of UAH about their new roles and their interests in science. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-55-lightning-ussrc-ceo-and-uah-president-science-conversations/

Host Alex Hall talks with forager Casey Lanier about what got him started and resources beginners can use. This episode then includes information on four fall trees that budding foragers can explore:

White Oak

Black Walnut

Eastern Red Cedar

Paw Paw. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-54-fall-foraging-special/

This week we get all the details on the upcoming STEAMfest and Astronomy Day, tag along on an astrophotography expedition and learn some surprising things about cemeteries. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-53-steam-events-astrophotography-and-cemeteries/

This week we have two stories about what happens when you make an extremely ambitious scientific plan and then reality gets involved! Journey along with our scientists Solveig Irvine and Anthony DeStefano as they encounter bad weather, trees, deep dust, covid and more! For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-51-lunar-impact-and-asteroid-sample-return-two-stories-of-scientific-adventure/

This week host Alex Hall sits down with fellow EV owners to learn about outreach on electric vehicles. She explores what we know about aging and gets two takes on International Observe the Moon Night. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-50-aging-electric-vehicles-and-observing-the-moon/

This week as part of our Falling for Local fund drive theme, the Curiosity Squad explores three local nerdy non profits and a local press conference with international significance! For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-49-planes-rocks-repairs-and-seeing-the-moon-from-space/

This week Alex Hall takes you to the 73rd Huntsville Hamfest. Come along and learn about the hobby, circling the world with pico balloons, sending messages on shooting stars and why this hobby endures.

Photo: Todd Cline N7KDT with the Get On The Air station with Charlie Hibbs, KR4LXJ For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-48-at-the-huntsville-hamfest/

This week we recognize world photography day by talking about the history of photography and modern equipment and ideas. We also hear about two local science stories - a major plant science NSF grant and a major upgrade to a 1960's university planetarium. (photo credit, Chris Baker) For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-46-world-photography-day-plant-science-and-unas-planetarium/