A science reporter joins the show to talk about how billionaires are changing space flight. Then, we continue the conversation about space, this time with UW-Milwaukee researchers who discovered with an international team a collision between a neutron star and a black hole. And, we look at new research on why the bumblebee population is declining.
Featured in this Show
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As Billionaires Fly To Space, How Are Private Companies Changing Exploration?
Several of the world’s wealthiest people are investing in space flight, even making the trip themselves. We discuss how private companies are changing space exploration and whether space tourism could be commonplace in the future.
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UW-Milwaukee Researchers Lead First Observation Of Neutron Star And Black Hole Colliding
Scientists at UW-Milwaukee led an international team that discovered a collision between a black hole and a neutron star for the first time. We talk about how they tracked down the event and what we can learn from it.
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New Study Blames Decline In Midwest Bumble Bee Population On Lack Of Crop Diversity
According to a new study, bumble bee populations in Midwestern states declined as farmers grew fewer types of crops. We look at what the research tells us about the importance of biodiversity, the role of bumble bees in our ecosystems, and other potential causes in bee declines.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Michele Gerard Good Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Marina Koren Guest
- Jolien Creighton Guest
- Jeremy Hemberger Guest
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