It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science Episodes
Finding Solutions for Uranium and Toxic Metals Exposure
Episode #13
The Western U.S. is home to thousands of abandoned hard rock and uranium mines that pollute nearby water, soil and air with radiation and create…
How Combining Race and Ethnicity Questions Could Make Research Harder
Episode #12
The Office of Management and Budget announced it would be combining race and ethnicity questions on all Federal forms, but one UNM scholar says the…
With Liberty and Justice For High Schoolers
Episode #11
What should a 16-year-old say if a police officer asks to search them? Law students from the UNM chapter of the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project…
How To Be Happy: Tips From A Positive Psychology Professor
Episode #10
How can mindfulness and the hero’s journey help make us happier? A professor of Positive Psychology discusses proven strategies for happiness, thriving, and resilience to…
Exploring James Webb Space Telescope Results with Nobel Laureate John C. Mather
Episode #9
Take a trip to outer space as we discuss early results of the James Webb Space Telescope, what astrophysicists think about astrology and how an…
Developing a Vaccine to Lower Cholesterol
Episode #8
Scientists at The University of New Mexico have developed a groundbreaking vaccine targeting high cholesterol, a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. The vaccine,…
How to Deal With Seasonal Depression
Episode #7
Millions of Americans experience seasonal affective disorder each year. In this episode, we explore the cause, symptoms, and tips for both dealing with SAD and…
Cradle of Culture: How Do Babies Learn Navajo?
Episode #6
A baby’s first words are an exciting milestone, but how does the language the child is learning play a role in what sounds and words…
How Do You Put Words to Spanish Heritage?
Episode #5
What does a language mean to a culture? In this episode, we learn why it can be difficult to keep heritage languages like Spanish alive…