The Sound of Science

By Northern Public Radio

WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.... more

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The Sound of Science episodes:

September 20, 2019 The Sound of Science - 'Kayaking'
Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach. Christine: And I’m Christine from NIU Outdoor Adventures, and this weekend I’m going kayaking. Sam: If you’ve never been in a kayak, it’s like most other boats - except really narrow. And light weight. And you’re almost sitting below the water level. Christine: In fact, all three of those things are important for kayakers. Most small watercraft tip over easily because the center of mass is higher than the water. That’s
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September 13, 2019 The Sound of Science - 'Rock Climbing'
Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach.
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September 13, 2019 The Sound of Science - 'Rock Climbing'
Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach. Christine: And I’m Christine from NIU Outdoor Adventures – and I’m going rock climbing! Sam: So what’s the science behind that – other than gravity? Christine: It’s about the life-saving engineering that keeps you from falling: the carabiner attached to the top, the belay device the safety person at the bottom uses, and the rope in between. Sam: Let’s start with the carabiner at the top. How does that giant metal clip
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September 06, 2019 The Sound Of Science - 'Cryptobiotic Soil'
SAM: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach.
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September 06, 2019 The Sound Of Science - 'Cryptobiotic Soil'
SAM: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach. CHRISTINE: And I’m Christine from NIU Outdoor Adventures. Ever wonder why parks and rangers insist that you stay on the trails? SAM: I’m sure safety has a lot to do with it, but I wonder if sustainability also applies. CHRISTINE: Yes, and that goes for every ecosystem – including deserts! Deserts have a unique system called cryptobiotic soil. SAM: Crypto meaning hidden, and biotic meaning living so… Soil we can’t see?
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August 30, 2019 The Sound of Science - 'Biomimicry'
Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach.
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August 30, 2019 The Sound of Science - 'Biomimicry'
Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach. Christine: And I’m Christine from NIU Outdoor Adventures. Do you know what biomimicry is? Sam: Biomimicry… Christine, I really hope you don’t plan on spending the next two minutes making animal sounds. Christine: (pig snort laugh) No, biomimicry refers to velcro, sharkskin swimming suits, spider silk -- things like that. Inventors and scientists look at the ways plants and animals have adapted to their environments to
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August 23, 2019 The Sound of Science - 'Leave No Trace'
Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach.
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August 23, 2019 The Sound of Science - 'Leave No Trace'
Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam from NIU STEM Outreach. Christine: And I’m Christine from NIU Outdoor Adventures. During our trips, we stress the idea of “Leave No Trace.” Sam: Leave No Trace, like a stealthy rogue hiker? Christine: No, more like a responsible and conscientious hiker. It’s simple things like picking up trash, sticking to the trails, and not feeding the animals. Sam: Well that all seems logical, but I imagine there are reasons behind the ethics. Christine:
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August 09, 2019 The Sound of Science - "Noise"
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FAQs about The Sound of Science:

How many episodes does The Sound of Science have?

The podcast currently has 274 episodes available.