An engineering physics professor joins us to share more about a scientific breakthrough on creating clean energy with nuclear fusion. Then, UW-Madison’s tribal relations director joins us to reflect on his career as he retires. Later, we learn more about scientific advances in male birth control.
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Nuclear fusion breakthrough reproduces energy of sun in laboratory
Scientists with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory announced a major breakthrough on nuclear fusion. An expert joins us to talk about what this could mean for creating energy.
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UW-Madison tribal relations director reflects on two decades of progress
UW-Madison’s tribal relations director is retiring. He joins us to reflect on his 22 years on campus in that role and others.
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Whatever happened to male birth control research?
After the infamous 2016 study on male contraception was canceled, research on developing male birth control didn’t stop. Now, some scientists say we’re closer than ever to safe and effective male contraception. A science journalist explains.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Stephanie Diem Guest
- Aaron Bird Bear Guest
- Eleanor Cummins Guest
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