We talk to a Wisconsin woman who was a contestant on a History Channel survival show. Then, an etymologist joins us to explain why we prioritize honeybees in conservation efforts. Later, a cosmic radiation expert tells us about the Northern Lights and night sky viewing in Wisconsin.
Featured in this Show
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Ann Rosenquist of the Bayfield County area survived for 19 days in the Saskatchewan wilderness as a contestant on the 10th season of “Alone,” the HISTORY Channel’s televised survival competition. She joins us to talk about the challenges and triumphs she encountered while fending for herself in one of the harshest environments in North America.
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Why honeybees eclipsed native bees in environmental campaigns
There are about four thousand species of bee native to the U.S. Not a single one of those species produces honey. So why have honeybees been the focus of so many conservation efforts? An etymologist explains.
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The northern lights in Wisconsin tonight
A UW astronomy researcher talks about how and why we might be able to see the Northern Lights this evening around Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Ann Rosenquist Guest
- Rich Hatfield Guest
- Francisco Ley Guest
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