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Perpetual Notion Machine is a look at contemporary scientific issues and discoveries in a way that is accessible, understandable and entertaining to the non-scientists of the listening community.
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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 Conservation Funding in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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 the Dangers of Anti-Science appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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-FM 89.9.
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. Ying Li from UW-Madison appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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 Cranes appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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 Hope appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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.
If you find yourself digging in the dirt in the Northwoods and breathing deep, keep an eye on whether you develop a cough, fever, chills, muscle aches, joint pain, or […] The post Coughs from Northern dirt appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
This week’s guest is Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator with Dane County Extension. We talked about threats to trees, why you shouldn’t move firewood, and how you can take care of […] The post What happens if you move firewood appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
The Perpetual Notion Machine speaks with Nick Bayly, Chief of Migration Biology at SELVA in Bogota, Columbia. He is studying bird migration through the Neotropical Region of Central and South […] The post Research on the needs of migratory birds: The Neotropical Flyways Proj... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
In Wisconsin’s earliest days as a state, a vision to awaken a scientific spirit and foster creative activity was formalized in the year 1870 when The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, […] The post Where Science and Art Meet in Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Wild and humble horses

Wild and humble horses

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Wild horses and burros still roam in many states in the Western US. Unfortunately, the populations have increased beyond what the ecosystem can sustain. In order to alleviate this pressure, […] The post Wild and humble horses appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Perpetual Notion Machine host Catherine Garvens speaks with the editors of the new book  Amphibians and Reptiles of Wisconsin, published November 1, 2022 by the University of Wisconsin Press.  The book […] The post Amphibians and Reptiles of Wisconsin appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
There’s an air of excitement in late autumn as we prepare to witness one of the world’s greatest animal migrations. Sandhill Cranes have returned from the brink of extinction and […] The post The Great Sandhill Crane Migration is Back! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
On tonight’s episode of Perpetual Notion Machine host Emily Morris speaks with Antarctic explorer and creative director Ariel Waldman (arielwaldman.com). She is a National Geographic Explorer who created the project […] The post Antarctic Explorer Ariel Waldman appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Pleasant to nose and soothing to the mind, some scents evoke calmness and peace. Others remind us of the holidays – the smell of pumpkin pie in the fall, sticky […] The post Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
The Madison Public Library debuted it Naturalist in Residence Program in September 2022. Join Perpetual Notion Machine host Catherine Garvens, Madison Public Library (MPL) Community Engagement Librarian Kristina Gómez, and […] The post Madison Public Library Debuts Naturalist-in-Residence Program appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
This week on PNM, Emily and Serena have a new installment of science news, where we round up some intriguing science news from around the world and in our neighborhood, […] The post Sweat, limnology and happiness, mysterious webs: Science News August 2... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
It is 8am,on a wintry Monday. You have your coffee cup in hand as you rush towards the bus stop. It is the middle of winter, so the buses are […] The post What’s Math Got to Do With It? Math & The Social Good appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
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