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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.
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Tuesday morning NASA sent PACE into orbit. PACE stands for "plankton, aerosol, cloud, ocean ecosystem." The satellite will take measurements of ocean color and tiny atmospheric particles to monitor a changing Earth. Tom Neumann, Deputy Director of NASA Goddard’s Earth Science Division told Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams why it's important to know more about ocean color.
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Nell Greenfieldboyce covers science for NPR, specifically how society and scientific development interact. Her new book, “Transient and Strange: Notes on the Science of Life” does the same. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with her about how being a science reporter can stoke the flames of curiosity.
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On today's show, learning what a billion dollars in proposed investments looks like. Also, "I am Northwest Arkansas" takes listeners beyond the stage at TheatreSquared. Plus, NPR science reporter Nell Greenfieldboyce reflects on the relationship between science and life.
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Associate professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas Dr. Celina Suarez will lead an Honors College symposium next semester called The Science, Politics and Culture of Dinosaurs. A public preview lecture takes place Wednesday, but first she visits the Susan and Anthony Hui New Studio to discuss how the extinct reptiles can pave the way for talking about science.
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Later this week, Dr. Bharat Ratra, a distinguished professor of physics at Kansas State University, will discuss dark energy and the universe's continued expansion while visiting the University of Arkansas.