Acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil explores humanity’s pursuit of speed and how it has influenced evolution, technology, transportation and modern life.
Can you really trust what you see?
11/06/2026 | 25 min
Digital illusionist and author Keelan Leyser reveals how the hidden blind spots in our perception shape everything from everyday decisions and online behavior to courtroom verdicts and deepfakes in his new book “Unseen: Blind Spots and Why We Miss What Matters Most.”
Sneak peek at NASA's newest space telescope
11/06/2026 | 25 min
NASA Scientist Dominic Benford takes a behind the scenes look at NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope before it launches in September. Learn how this first-of-its-kind observatory will map the universe one panoramic frame at a time.
Shaping the future of AI in Utah, the United States
04/06/2026 | 24 min
From advising the White House on science and technology policy to leading AI strategy at the University of Utah, Dr. Manish Parashar discusses how artificial intelligence is reshaping research, industry and everyday life.
Can AI help save democracy?
04/06/2026 | 26 min
Beth Simone Noveck discusses how artificial intelligence could strengthen democracy, improve government services and help rebuild public trust in institutions.
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.
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