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Madtown Science, Thursdays @ 7PM CT on WORT 89.9!
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Tonight Josh & Ary discuss COVID vaccines: What they are, how they were developed so quickly, & why it's important everyone chooses to be vaccinated! We'll also debunk some COVID vaccine myths/misinformation. Tune in tonight at 7PM Central on 89.9FM or https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj

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Birds have many songs, not just mating calls. By fall, their songs are very sociable. Lauren Riters studies bird songs at UW-Madison & discovered certain songs release an opioid-like endorphin in their brains, making birds feel pretty darn good. Tune in tonight @ 7 to learn more!

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Tonight: PNM Goes to the Movies! This time, we cover Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later (2002). 28 Days is considered one of the first 'fast zombie' films & kickstarted the zombie revival; but does the science check out? Could Rage be the next global pandemic?https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj @ 7

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Tonight we discuss the 6 Nobel prizes awarded for 2020. We’ll dive extra deep into Chemistry Prize, awarded for gene editing technique, CRISPR-Cas9. Join Josh & guest Josie Mitchell, a grad student in Dr. Jill WIldonger’s lab, which helped pioneer CRISPR-Cas9 use in fruit flies.

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The Wisconsin Science Festival will virtual this year, and will run Oct. 15 -18th. Tonight PNM talks with WSF director Laura Heisler and psychologist & brain expert Karen Schloss, a speaker at the Futurescape session. More info @ https://t.co/BGdL3J2iRX

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Tonight on PNM: a special pledge drive episode! Our guest is Todd Newman, Assistant Professor in Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison. When facts & truth aren't being valued, communicating science is even more important. Todd says that viewing science as a brand might help.

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Tonight on PNM we catch up with Zack Quirk, a UMichigan graduate student to discuss their week-long strike for COVID-19 protections, transparency, and defunding & divesting from campus and city police. Listen at 89.9FM WORT or https://t.co/zPgwrZNoiq 7PM CST

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Howdy folks! Tune in tonight for some salty (& a bit scared) grad students' takes on the UW campus COVID outbreak. Also featuring first-hand accounts from a COVID-19 vaccine trial participant. 7PM CST on 89.9FM WORT or live at https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj

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Where does science denial start? Tonight we discuss this with Mick West, author of "Down the Rabbit Hole" & "Tales from the Rabbit Hole" podcast host. Mick has been extracting folks from conspiratorial thought for over a decade & we're pumped to speak with him tonight at 7PM!

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Tonight, we start a two-part series discussing race and racism in STEM, and the role of the sciences in social change. Join us for this important conversation on 89.9FM WORT 📻 or online at https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj

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Hiya Nerd Herd! Join the PNM crew Thu 7PM on WORT 89.9FM as we answer listener questions and discuss our recent science debunkings! A splendid time is guaranteed for all 📻

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On tonight's WEB we explore energy storage & its potential to change the energy landscape! The experts featured in tonights episode are Steve Danbeck, of Arch Electric Inc., Kate Howling, of Invenergy, Tom Mullooly, Foley and Lardner & Tim Wilson of Gunderson Health Systems.

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Tonight on PNM we talk about some cool science you might have missed in the flood of COVID-19 news coverage. From enzymes engineered to 'eat' plastic to cooling brain cells to protect against concussions, we hope to bring you some positive news!
https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj at 7PM

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Happy Earth Day, Nerds! Tune in tonight as the crew discusses the history of Earth Day science and teach-ins, and what comes next for environmental science! 7PM CDT on 89.9FM WORT 📻🌎

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COVID-19 continues to disrupt normal life by requiring people socially isolate themselves at home to reduce viral spread. Tonight, PNM discusses the psychological impacts of COVID-19 with guest Karen Smith, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology at UW-Madison.

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Tonight on Wisconsin Energy Broadcast, hear about Tyler Huebner, Gov. Evers newest appointee to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the body that regulates utilities. Huebner is the first engineer to serve on the Commission in years, and a leader in renewable energy.

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Tonight on PNM we welcome Anita, our newest member, & discuss some of your concerns about COVID-19. Should you avoid ibuprofen? Will drinking tonic water protect you from infection? How can you separate fact from crap in the news? Tune in at 89.9FM or https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj.

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Why are schools & sports teams closing? What should you be doing to protect yourself & others from infection? What should you do if you think you have COVID-19? How long will this all last? Tonight on PNM: A COVID-19 fireside chat. Listen live 7PM CST @ https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj

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PNM gets spicy tonight as Kelly, Kevin, & Ary discuss their unpopular opinions about current events & the culture of academia. 🔥🌶 Tune in at 7PM to 89.9FM WORT or listen online at https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj

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Methane from cows contributes to greenhouse gas accumulations and climate change. How can we make cattle farming more sustainable? Tonight on WEB Heather interviews Dr. Matthew Ruark about how dairy farmers are lowering emissions. Listen @ 7PM 89.9FM or https://t.co/RTOHRKIMFj