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In today’s episode, you’ll hear interviews of two Cornell scientists who are observers of vastly different organisms living in the great outdoors. First off, horticulturist Brandon George talks about his observations of the characteristics of…C
In today’s show, we feature an report about three neuroscientists who have developed inexpensive “Do-it-yourself” neuroscience research tools. Cornell researchers Drs. Bruce Johnson and David Deitcher, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges prof
In today’s episode, we begin by listening again to an interview from March 2020 to re-explore how metastatic cancer cells migrate. In our second interview, we hear about a recent study showing similarities between the…Continue ReadingLSS 110:
Just in time for Women’s History Month, the Museum of the Earth has opened an exhibit called “Daring to Dig, Women in American Paleontology”. The exhibit explores the achievements, adventures, and discoveries made by women…Continue ReadingLSS 1
Similar to previous years, in March we recognize women scientists who have connections to the Finger Lakes. Isa Betancourt is an entomologist and science communicator who received her B.S. from Cornell University and M.S. from…Continue ReadingL
In today’s show, we hear interviews of two different professionals who use microscopes in their work. Mark Sarvary starts the show off by presenting a review of an exhibition called “The History of Glass and…Continue ReadingLSS 107: Under the
In this episode, Mark Sarvary interviewed the new dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dr. Benjamin Houlton began his term on October 1, 2020, as the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the…Continue ReadingLSS 106: The story of the new Cor
Kitty Gifford interviews Dr. Frank Castelli, Educational research postdoc with the Investigative Biology Teaching Laboratories at Cornell. One of the greatest challenges in online learning is that students do not turn their cameras on and…Conti
Esther Racoosin speaks with Dr. Kelly Zamudio, Professor in the Cornell Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Dr. Zamudio studies how emergent pathogenic chytrid (KIT-rid) fungi species are affecting amphibian populations in the Ameri
Happy 2021! In this episode we discuss the most essential element on this planet: water. But first, Kitty Gifford will start with her new segment: “Locally birding! From the birdfeeder to the skies. Look out…Continue ReadingLSS 103: How water c
Welcome to the final LSS episode of 2020! Many of our listeners may be glad to say good bye to this difficult and trying year. However, Locally Sourced Science wishes to end the year on…Continue ReadingLSS 102: Best of 2020
In today’s episode, we continue our series of interviews with scientists who have decided to use their expertise in their respective fields to help further research into the biology of SARS CoV-2, the virus that…Continue ReadingLSS 101: Develo
In today’s episode, we explore how people perceive the risk of contracting COVID-19. We also discuss how humans can avoid passing COVID-19 to their beloved cat companions. First off, you’ll hear Candice Limper’s interview of…Continue ReadingLSS
In today’s episode, we hear about a new technology that can lower the carbon footprint of an energy-intensive mining procedure. We also learn about the causes of climate change, and why the development of new…Continue ReadingLSS 99: Lowering th
————— In today’s show, we speak with Dr. Brad Cosentino, Associate Professor of Biology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. He is the lead researcher on a grant from the National…Continue ReadingLSS98: Effect of Urbanizat
In this episode of Locally Sourced Science, we explore two phenomena related to climate change that may have significant effects on our local environment. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/) Tompkins County
In today’s episode, we feature an interview about research on Jupiter’s atmosphere. Candice Limper speaks with Yury Aglyamov, a graduate student in the Cornell Department of Astronomy. He discusses his analysis of data from the…Continue Readin
In this episode, you’ll hear an interview of three Ithaca College students, Antara Sen, Robert Melikyan and Salvatore Ferrone, who are studying the asteroid 101955 Bennu. Their advisor, Professor Beth Ellen Clark Joseph, is a…Continue ReadingLS
In today’s episode, we interview scientists about new areas of research and exploration that were initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. First off, Janani Hariharan interviews Dr. Jennifer Surtees, Associate Professor of Biochemistry a
In today’s show, we speak with a scientist whose research was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. We also talk with a researcher who is using social media as outreach for scientists and the public who…Continue ReadingLSS 93: Research Amid COVID-
In today’s show, you’ll hear about two citizen science projects that are happening in our area. First off, Liz Mahood speaks with Nathaniel Launer, outreach coordinator at the Community Science Institute, also known as CSI. …Continue ReadingLSS
Water20.tif by NRCS Montana is licensed under CC PDM 1.0In today’s show, you’ll hear about two citizen science projects that are happening in our area. First off, Liz Mahood speaks with Nathaniel Launer, outreach coordinator at the Comm
2019 MBG REU Program Students (photo courtesy of Prof. Kelly Liu)In today’s show, you will hear about different programs in which mentors help students learn more about science.First, you’ll hear an interview of Dr. Kelly Jun Liu. She
In today’s show, you will hear about different programs in which mentors help students learn more about science. First, you’ll hear an interview of Dr. Kelly Jun Liu. She is a Professor in the Department…Continue ReadingLSS 91: Mentoring Futur
In today’s show, we highlight the work of three researchers at Cornell University who are people of color. All three of the scientists study different aspects of how the human immune system responds to pathogens…Continue ReadingLSS 90: Highli
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