Episode 905
Comic Book Chemistry, 50 Years of Tucson Bonsai, Field Notes: Coral Beans, Nogales Eye in the Sky, Salvation Army Cooling Centers
Field Notes: Coral Beans
For most of the year Coral Beans look like dried up sticks, then in the spring, its brilliant red flowers bloom.
Nogales Eye in the Sky
Customs and Border Protection installed an aerostat surveillance blimp in Nogales, Arizona to provide 24-7 surveillance of the region. For some locals, it’s an eyesore, that makes them fear for their personal privacy.
Salvation Army Cooling Center
Heat-related illnesses during the Southern Arizona summers can be dangerous and even deadly. Salvation Army Cooling Centers or “Heat Refuges” are open to all, and provide a climate-controlled space to eat, relax, and re-hydrate.
50 Years of Tucson Bonsai
Since the Tucson Bonsai Society was founded in 1972, it has inspired generations of people to delve into this ancient tradition right here in Arizona.
Comic Book Chemistry
These comic books have turned the periodic table into a chemical playground, and are teaching elementary students college-level chemistry.
Episode 904
Chubasco Channel, Benefits of a Nestbox, Space Robots, SensorLab
SensorLab
The SensorLab is a University of Arizona Health Sciences initiative that promotes research that relates to human physiology and behavior and emphasizes sensor-based research.
The Benefits of a Nestbox
Olya Weekley of the Tucson Audubon Society shares how we can help local birds by providing safe places to nest.
Space Robots
A robotics lab at the University of Arizona is developing swarms of autonomous space robots capable of constructing bases and mining for resources on other celestial bodies like the Moon.
Episode 903
50 years of Tucson Orchids, Borderlands Produce Rescue, Housing Crisis: A Microcosm, Field Notes: Gila Monsters
Field Notes: Gila Monsters
Gila Monsters can be elusive, but occasionally they turn up in strange places.
50 Years of Tucson Orchids
The Tucson Orchid Society has been helping members learn about these colorful plants since 1972.
Episode 902
Tucson Celebrates Agave, Poetry in Our Parks, Event Horizon, Field Notes: Tent Caterpillars
Poetry in Our Parks
Teacher and poet, Jodie Hollander, leads a series of poetry workshops across Arizona in April for National Poetry Month.
