We talk with the writer behind a new guide to North American sparrows about the types and their interesting history. We also how NASA is learning about how the human body will hold up during long space flights. Plus, a look at the flooding situation along the Wisconsin River in Portage and the flooding risk elsewhere in the state.
Featured in this Show
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All Things Sparrows
You may think of sparrows as being those little brown, bulky birds you see in your yard, but did you know there are actually 76 different kinds in North America? We’ll talk about what a sparrow is, how the varieties are similar and different, and the environmental challenges they face.
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NASA Using Longer Missions To Study Human Body During Spaceflight
NASA has announced astronaut Christina Koch will be spending almost a year aboard the International Space Station. We talk with a space writer about how her trip, and other recent research, is helping us learn about how the human body holds up during long flights deeper into space.
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Update On Flooding Situation Across Wisconsin
Flooding along the Wisconsin River in Columbia County is beginning to recede, but levels remain high. We get an update on evacuation orders and road closures. We also look at the flooding risk in other parts of Wisconsin.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rick Wright Guest
- Meghan Bartels Guest
- Jeff Last Guest
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