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Perpetual Notion Machine

Perpetual Notion Machine

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Perpetual Notion Machine

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The Perpetual Notion Machine speaks with geologist Eric Carson about the geological history of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, where the lack of glacial deposits and glacial landforms indicate that this portion […]The post The Glacial Geology of
You may have seen trendy temperature blankets on social media where crocheters around the world record their temperature each day or week using different colors for different temperatures. This results […]The post Data Visualization Using Fab
In this edition of the Perpetual Notion Machine, new host Andy Lamia sits down with Andrea Lopez Lang to talk about polar vortexes, and how to get started in an […]The post Polar Vortexes Explained, with Professor Andrea Lopez Lang appeared f
On this edition of the Perpetual Notion Machine, we speak with University of California-Berkeley professor and author David Sedlak about his latest book Water for All: Global Solutions for a […]The post Water for All: Global Solutions for a C
The Perpetual Notion Machine speaks with ecologist Carl Safina about his latest book Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe. The book tells the story of Alfie, a […]The post A Conversation with Ecologist Carl Safina appeared first on
Robot combat bots engage in thrilling battles that showcase the fusion of engineering prowess and strategic ingenuity. These formidable machines enter the arena with the sole purpose of annihilating opponents. […]The post Betz Botz – Gears of
The Perpetual Notion Machine takes a look a land conservation in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin through the lens of volunteers and staff working to restore the ecology at the […]The post Land Conservation in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area appeare
It’s deer season! With a harvest, it’s important to take precautions against Chronic Wasting Disease, a prion disease in deer. Heather Inzalaco from the Wisconsin Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit at […]The post A “tick”-tac of CWD appeared
In this pledge drive addition, The Perpetual Notion Machine speaks with Tim Hansel, Wisconsin Master Naturalist and The Prairie Enthusiasts volunteer about how the management and restoration of prairie and […]The post Managing prairie and oak
Green chemistry is a scientific approach that aims to design and develop chemical processes and products that reduce the use of hazardous substances and promote sustainability. Dr. Shannon Stahl joins […]The post Quinone-Mediated Hydrogen wit
AI is everywhere these days, including at the doctor’s office. In the new book Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine, cardiologist Jag Singh provides an overview […]The post The digital future of medic
Perpetual Notion Machine contributor Catherine Garvens speaks with Dr. Anne Pringle about her research into the invasive Death Cap Mushroom in California and her lab’s ongoing research in the field […]The post The Death Cap Mushroom and Other
Science communication involves conveying complex scientific concepts in a clear manner to the public, policymakers, and journalists. Each crisis is unique in its urgency and severity, thus scientists must be […]The post Science Communication
IUDs, or intra-uterine devices, are gaining in popularity with as a form of birth control, with more than a 99% efficacy at preventing pregnancy. But, it wasn’t always like this. […]The post The Necessity of Diverse Teams in Health Design, wi
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Frog and Toad Survey is the longest running survey of its kind in the country. Every spring and summer, thousands of citizen scientists strike […]The post Ride along with The Wisconsin Frog & Toa
How much are you willing to pay for a public benefit that you can’t pick up with your hands? Our guest this week is Daniel Phaneuf, Professor of Agricultural and […]The post Pricing Pollution (and other environmental conditions) appeared firs
Cosmology is the branch of science that seeks to understand the origin, evolution, and large-scale structure of the universe. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from the study of […]The post The Universe in a Box with Dr. Andrew Pontzen a
The Perpetual Notion Machine host Catherine Garvens speaks with Jason Stein, Vice President and Research Director at the Wisconsin Policy Forum. In March 2023, they published a report titled This Land […]The post The Past and Future of Conser
How do you make science news interesting and understandable? Why is anti-science on the rise? Award-winning science journalist Claudia Wallis joins Perpetual Notion Machine host Patrick Sajbel to talk about […]The post How to Talk Science and
On today’s episode, we continue our journey through the world of experiments, curiosity and the people who made them. In this second part, we explore more of the people behind […]The post The Matter of Everything, Part 2 appeared first on WORT
Bioelectronics is a new area of study and industry that combines biology and electronics to develop devices and systems capable of interfacing with living organisms. It focuses on creating biocompatible […]The post Bioelectronics with Dr. Yin
A study published in Science in 2019 found that 3 billion birds have been lost since 1970. The Perpetual Notion Machine takes a look at existing and new programs to […]The post Saving Wisconsin’s Birds appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
If you take a stroll down the lakeshore path skirting Lake Mendota, you are likely to encounter one of Madison’s most charismatic residents, the Sandhill crane. These graceful and stately […]The post Saving the White-naped and Red-crowned Cra
Renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall came to UW-Madison last week. Speaking at Memorial Union, Dr. Goodall shared her story and encouraged action for the future of our environment. […]The post How Dr. Jane Goodall Inspires
What if… We could go back in the time and see how the atom was split. Or, discover the mystery of light, both wave and particle. Examine X-rays for the […]The post The Matter of Everything appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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