A dentist and a researcher discuss the health benefits and risks of fluoride in drinking water. Then, we hear from a meteorologist on a UW-Madison project studying extreme weather in Antarctica. Then, a NASA scientist and a space reporter review the latest in space exploration news.
Featured in this Episode
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Fluoride in drinking water
After nearly 80 years of fluoride in U.S. drinking water, there remains disagreement over its health benefits and risks. We’re joined by a Wisconsin dentist who credits fluoridation for dental development and a researcher who says too much of the chemical can diminish brain function in infants.
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Researchers studying climate change in Antarctica
The Antarctic Meteorological Research and Data Center at UW-Madison uses automatic weather stations to learn how the continent influences extreme climate events. A researcher details a new study, which found a heat wave in one of the coldest parts of the world. We learn what this means for Wisconsin.
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Space news with NASA scientist and reporter
NASA’s Artemis program plans to land humans on the moon in 2026 for the first time in decades. We talk with a NASA program scientist and a space reporter for updates on lunar exploration and the space industry.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Chris Hansen Guest
- Bruce Lanphear Guest
- David Mikolajczyk Guest
- Jeff Foust Guest
- Ryan Watkins Guest
- Keegan Kyle Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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