The Curiosity Squad

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/

This week host Alex Hall finds out about the sassafras from forager Casey Lanier. She also meets two international research students in the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research at UAH who have been looking at dust in very different cosmic locations. Finally we have time to air a longer version of the interview done with Sarah Dalessi about some of the universe's most violent events. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-45-the-sassafras-research-involving-dust-and-gamma-ray-bursts/

This week on the Curiosity Squad, host Alex Hall talks with forager Casey Lanier about the Sumac, plastic modeler Tom Clark about an upcoming show, and researcher Israel Scott about his project to explore the potential of the humble dandelion. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-44-dandelions-in-space-the-sumac-and-plastic-modeling/

This week, Curiosity Squad host Alex Hall meets three teams of students from the University of Alabama in Huntsville who competed in the international CanSat competition. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-43-cansat-concussions-and-rockets/

To commemorate the Apollo 11 landing on the moon, host Alex Hall explores four different 'spin offs' - the houses that were built, the test facilities that dominated a skyline, the rocket team clubhouse and, most importantly, the incredible community that continues today. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-42-how-the-moon-landing-changed-huntsville/