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11 February 2025
From NPR's "Short Wave" podcast, In this excerpt from our podcast "Seeking A Scientist," host Kate the Chemist set out to understand the science behind everyday stress and some helpful ways to cope.
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21 November 2024
Gravity dominates every moment of our experience here on Earth. We may take it for granted, but NASA astronaut Kate Rubins assuredly does not. She knows firsthand the fun and challenges of living in microgravity. During her time in space, Rubins conducted important experiments so that someday humans can handle even longer missions — like heading to Mars.
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06 October 2023
In our latest episode about this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, host Kate the Chemist explains quantum dots and how they relate to the budding field of nanotechnology, helping chemists make our world brighter, healthier and more energy efficient.
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05 May 2023
From KCUR and the Stowers Institute: Host Dr. Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate The Chemist) spoke to a researcher about what his work means for marine life. They dive into the latest innovations and efforts to fix the damage that humans are causing to our oceans.
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19 April 2023
From KCUR and the Stowers Institute: We tend to think of getting older as inevitable, but what if it’s actually something we can control?
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10 August 2022
Stowers Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer, Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, PhD, recently appeared on the Tiny Matters podcast to discuss his work exploring regeneration.
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Podcast
13 July 2022
KCUR 89.3, the local NPR affiliate in Kansas City, recently hosted Stowers Investigator Kausik Si, PhD, on the morning news program “Up to Date.”
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