Space

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they talk about the University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum's upcoming performance, "Songs of the Stars."

Physics professor Daniel Kennefick will lead next semester's University of Arkansas Honors College Signature Seminar, “In Totality: The History of Science Through the Study of Solar and Lunar Eclipses.” This seminar will explore the history of science as it relates to eclipses.

One of Arkansas’ largest cities is considering the livelihood of unhoused residents. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis reports on an ordinance that sought to restrict camping on public property in Fort Smith. We’ll also hear about confusion for VA employees from reporter Daniel Caruth. Plus, we trace the history of science through solar and lunar eclipses.

A new study explores the presence- or lack- of liquid water on Mars. Vincent Chevrier is an associate research professor at the University of Arkansas’ Center for Space and Planetary Sciences. He recently published “The Elusive Nature of Martian Liquid Brines," which investigates if and how saltwater could exist on the surface of the Red Planet.

On today's show, we’ll learn more about drama at the state’s highest court. Also, a researcher investigates whether there is water on Mars. Plus, Roy Reed discusses the adrenaline rush of writing on a deadline.

A UofA graduate student recently received a prestigious Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science Technology, or FINESST, fellowship. Troy Williams, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate at the Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, will use the award to further his studies on Saturn’s moon, Titan. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis invited Williams to the Carver Center for Public Radio to learn more about his research and the planetary body it orbits.

On today's show, a school in Fayetteville offers a unique experience for students with disabilities. Also, taking a trip to Saturn's moon, Titan. Plus, investigating a close relationship between community and philanthropy.

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.

Apollo 11 took U.S. astronauts to the moon 50 years ago. NWA Space is marking the occasion with a party July 20 on the Bentonville Square. Guests can view…

If alien life were to ever discover humainty, what would you want them to know? Caitlin Ahrens explains what NASA decided on when they included golden…