Host Patrick Sajbel welcomes a force in science education for more than a half century, Professor Bassam Shakhashiri. Shakhashiri reflects on the need for science literacy in the general public and the importance of the conversation to achieve this. He has been recognized with the first award of the William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for […]
Alzheimer’s: A Fresh Look and New Resources
Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th leading cause of death in Wisconsin. One in six people over the age of 65 are affected with the disease. The good news is the monumental ongoing effort to identify, track, treat and prevent the disease. Perpetual Notion Machine host Patrick Sajbel welcomes back Dr. Nathaniel Chin, assistant professor in […]
Killer Lakes and Limnology Legends du Nord
If you live in Madison or Wisconsin or the Upper Midwest, you are probably a limnophile (you love lakes). Kicking off the Fall 2021 pledge drive, limnologist / biologist guest Gretchen Gerrish joins host Patrick Sajbel to talk about research at UW’s Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction. As the Station approaches a century of […]
Let’s Talk Deep-Space Astrophysics
From the smallest bits of the atom comes the understanding of the furthest reaches of the universe. Fasten your seat belts as we head into deep space! UW Astronomy and Physics Professor Ellen Zweibel joins Perpetual Notion Machine host Patrick Sajbel to delve into intergalactic astrophysics, dark matter and detection of cosmic rays at the […]
Inside Your Inner Ear
Nothing is more critical to listener-sponsored radio than our ears. Until a few decades ago, little was known about hearing beyond basic anatomy. UW Neuroscience Professor Robert Fettiplace joins host Patrick Sajbel to discuss the science of the innermost working of ears and how they fail. Fettiplace is a Kavli Prize winner for fundamental research […]
Damming Effects
Why do we have so damn many dams and have they outlived their purpose? Reuben Frey joins host Patrick Sajbel to talk about what prompted construction over the last century and what environmental benefits that can be gained by demolishing old dams. Frey received BS and MS degrees in Biology, Ecology and Environmental Studies from […]
