A strange discovery that challenges how galaxies form
30/04/2026 | 22 min
Astrophysicist and journalist Maria Luísa Buzzo discusses her Scientific American article on unusual galaxies that appear to lack dark matter, challenging how scientists understand galaxy formation.
Why huge numbers matter more than you think
30/04/2026 | 25 min
Mathematician Richard Elwes discusses his book, “Huge Numbers,” and how the pursuit of ever-larger numbers has shaped math, science and human thought.
Artemis II and the return to the moon
16/04/2026 | 25 min
Science journalist Lee Billings of Scientific American discusses Artemis II and what it means for the future of human space exploration.
Searching for cosmic neutrinos deep beneath Antarctic ice
16/04/2026 | 24 min
Physicists Vedant Basu and Carsten Rott of the University of Utah discuss the next phase of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the ongoing search for cosmic neutrinos.
Inside the world of advanced veterinary medicine
09/04/2026 | 26 min
Linda Lehmkuhl, CEO of MedVet, discusses her journey from veterinary cardiologist to health care leader and the evolving science of specialty and emergency care for animals.
Cool Science Radio is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the latest developments and discoveries in the fields of science and technology. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg decipher what's new with science and technology experts in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way.