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A new report shows that Springdale-based Tyson Foods dumped several millions of pounds of toxic chemicals into waterways across the U.S. Dr. Stacy Woods and Dr. Omanjana Goswami were the lead researchers on the study titled "Waste Deep" and spoke with Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth ahead of publishing their findings.
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While many of us acquire pollen involuntarily in our noses, throats, and eyes, some devices and people collect pollen on purpose. Last week, three of these scientists—Britteny Booth, John Shadwick, and Lora Shadwick—came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to speak with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about their pollen collection methods and the data those collections reveal.
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As development progresses throughout Fort Smith, the Janet Huckabee River Valley Nature Center seems to have been left behind. The Game and Fish Commission-run center has been untouched since its grand opening. Now, state officials and community leaders are raising funds for a renovation. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis visited the Nature Center to learn more about the space and how an update will better serve the community.
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The Jones Center in Springdale will host its final Fam Jam day of the season on May 11. There will be designated times for ice skating, swimming, and two shows with Doktor Kaboom and his Wheel of Science at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This week, Doktor Kaboom, also known as David Epley, explained why he tours the world, bringing three-dimensional science to families.
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On today's show, Jewel puts together a museum experience. Plus, a look into Drug Take Back Day 2024. We also learn more about the Old Friends Farm near Prairie Grove.
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What’s left to know about the solar eclipse? Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams checks with Amber Straughn. She earned her BA in physics at the University of Arkansas in 2002 and her MS and PhD in physics at Arizona State University. Now, she’s an astrophysicist for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Next Monday a total solar eclipse will cover much of the state of Arkansas for 4 minutes and 27 seconds at it’s longest period. We hear how the natural state is preparing for the once-in-a-lifetime event.
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A total solar eclipse will pass through much of the state of Arkansas on April 8, and state officials are rolling out measures to handle an estimated 1.5 million visitors.
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Two local teachers received fellowships from the National Geographic Society to take part in an expedition to Antarctica over their winter break. Now they are working to bring what they learned to students in northwest Arkansas.
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On today's show, a pair of teachers were chosen to do research in Antarctica- How’d it go? Also, the primary election on March 5 includes the decision for Arkansas’ Supreme Court Chief Justice. Plus, the play "Witch" uses the 17th century to comment on the 21st.