Cool Science Radio

Kalpana Pot, a self-proclaimed Space Nerd, mixes her unique brand of storytelling and humor to make complicated astrophysics topics entertaining and understandable in her new book, "Spaced Out: A Casual Approach To The Cosmos."

Carleton University neuroscientist Michael Hildebrand discusses new research revealing important differences in how mice, rats and humans process pain — findings that could help explain failed treatments and point to better therapies for chronic pain.

What happens when physics, physiology, and music collide? Opera turns the human body into an extraordinary acoustic instrument, and there’s a surprising amount of science behind the sound.

Stuart Firestein, Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University, explores why uncertainty is essential to science and how embracing what we don't know can foster creativity, innovation and a more informed understanding of the world.

Nick Day of Roundtable Learning discusses how virtual reality is transforming workforce training by measuring real skills, helping employers verify learning outcomes and preparing workers for high-stakes jobs.