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That Science and Nature Show

That Science and Nature Show

By: Jeremy Howard
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That Science and Nature Show is a 1-hour talk show discussing the latest in science and nature! From the weird to the wacky to the wondrous, our show covers interesting news articles in the world of science and nature, and well as a topic of the week based around current events, evergreen subjects, and our personal experiences in the field. The show is brought to you by graduate students in the sciences at the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL). We broadcast through the University of Missouri - St. Louis' radio station - UMSL Radio.Jeremy Howard Science
Episodes
  • Bird is the Word
    Dec 15 2025

    Aired 12/8/2025. For the final episode of 2025, Jeremy and Kiley are joined by Kendahl Chergosky (and bird friend Winona) from the World Bird Sanctuary. For the news, three cover how a volcanic eruption caused the Bubonic Plague, deep sea mining for green technologies, and a satellite company's ambitious plan to control sunlight. After the break, we talk all things birding, including the ecological importance of birds, bird watching, services of World Bird Sanctuary, bird counts, and how citizens can protect birds in their communities.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Let Me Plant One On Ya
    Nov 17 2025

    Aired 11/10/2025. On a plant themed episode of That Science and Nature Show, Jeremy and Kiley are joined by international student and Bovard Fellow at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Derek John V. Baganoc. News covers James Watson's death, why scientists don't know why leaves turn red, how climate change is causing roofs in Paris to overheat, and have researchers studying trauma cope. Topic of the show covers all things plants, discussing their importance, classification of plants, how plants differ with climate, invasive plants, the important work the Missouri Botanical Garden does, and have scientists and community members can help with plant conservation.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Criminally Underrated
    Oct 20 2025

    Aired 10/13/2025. For a crime themed episode, Jeremy and Kiley are joined by PhD candidate Ellie Lyne in the criminology and criminal justice department. The three discuss news of Jane Goodall's passing, how creative hobbies can age your brain slower, teenagers use of AI as romantic partners, and green turtles bouncing back from conservation initiatives. Topic of the show covers all things crime: types of crime, theories behind it, how society views it, misconceptions, and our obsession with crime based media.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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