Curious Campus
Join us for a discussion of science, discovery and culture. Curious Campus is produced by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in cooperation with its research partners. Our work improves the economic outlook and quality of life of our city, state and global community.
Latest Episodes
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The most effective way to study the Great Lakes is to go beneath the surface. UWM researchers currently use a converted vintage Army T-boat to work on Lake Michigan. We also peek into the future of research on the Great Lakes. -
Nanomaterials are tiny particles made of various chemicals that are incorporated into products like cosmetics, medicine and food. They’re also constantly shed into the environment. How do nanomaterials affect organisms that live in Lake Michigan?
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Cost may prevent many people who need a hearing aid from getting one. Those with hearing aids get relief, but it may not be a cure-all. A UWM engineer and an audiologist discuss two novel technologies that can help people hear better.
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In the wild, frog romance is a raucous affair with often hundreds of males calling to a female in a loud chorus. But what makes a call attractive? Two researchers explain how frogs message each other and then decide how to respond.
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Peter Dunn is one of the country’s preeminent bird researchers. We talk with the UWM distinguished professor about a recent study looking at common yellowthroats. Dunn also offers some tips for aspiring birders.
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We know that obesity can be harmful to our health, but dieting and exercise for the single goal of weight loss can often be disheartening and may even be harmful. We talk to two experts about research and activism around body image and fitness.
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Description copy: We take a look back at Pong, 50 years after the release of the video game that looked like a pixelated version of pingpong. It might seem simplistic now, but back in 1972, it was a smash hit and influential in the rise of video games.
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How much worse was the mental health of adolescents during the height of COVID, compared to before the pandemic? Using their involvement in a sweeping nationwide study, researchers looked to gain insight into this pandemic-related question.
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A review of research on childhood obesity during the pandemic indicates that what was a problem before COVID-19 is even more so after the last two years of altered behaviors.
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A look at ways to offer STEM-related opportunities in school that could help more children, especially students of color, view themselves as mathematicians or scientists.
