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The Sound of Science

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WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.m. Fridays as a lead-in to Science Friday. Got questions or topic suggestions for the Sound of Science team? Please submit them below! The Sound of Science is made possible by Ken Spears Construction

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The Sound of Science - "Becoming a Scientist" 25.01.2019 1:57

Jeremy: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Jeremy.

The Sound of Science - 'Fruitcake' 18.01.2019 2:00

J: I’m Jeremy Benson from NIU STEM Outreach and I’m in the studio with Kate Powers. This is the Sound of Science on WNIJ.

The Sound of Science - "Hoar Frost" 11.01.2019 2:00

J: I’m Jeremy Benson from NIU STEM Outreach and I’m in the studio with Kate Powers, this is the Sound of Science on WNIJ.

The Sound of Science - "Instant Pots" 04.01.2019 2:00

Sam: This is the Sound of Science from WNIJ. I’m Sam Watt from NIU STEM Outreach and I’m here with Jeremy Benson to discuss my favorite kitchen gadget.

The Sound of Science - "Purring Cats" 21.12.2018 2:00

Sam: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam Watt.

The Sound of Science - "Cool Mints and Hot Peppers" 07.12.2018 2:00

Kate: Hi there, this is Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach, and it’s time for another installment of The Sound of Science on WNIJ. Today I’m joined by Sam Watt, who has another great question from a listener.

The Sound of Science - 'Can Sound Move in Space?' 30.11.2018 2:00

Kate: Hi! I’m Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach, joined by my good friend Sam Watt. Today we have a question from Annie who wants to know more about how scientists study stars from so far away. Well Annie, scientists listen to the stars, of course.

The Sound of Science - "Fruits and Frugivores" 23.11.2018 2:00

Kate: This is the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach. I’m joined in the studio by Sam Watt. Sam, I want to share some cutting-edge research I just read about.

The Sound of Science - "Self-Driving Cars" 16.11.2018 2:00

Kate: Hi, I’m Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach, and this is the Sound of Science. Joining me today is Sam Watt who has a question from one of our loyal listeners.

The Sound of Science - "Fall Leaves" 09.11.2018 2:00

M: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I'm Mackenzie Thompson from NIU STEM Outreach, and today I'm joined by my good friend, Sam Watt. Sam, today we have a question from Rhea, who asks, "Why do the leaves change colors in the fall?"

The Sound of Science - "Genes from our Parents" 02.11.2018 2:00

Kate: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach. Today we have a question from Marcella. She wants to know what percentage of our genes come from our parents. Marcella, it depends on who bought the denim pants and how many pairs you already have.

The Sound of Science - "Why Does Salt Melt Ice?" 26.10.2018 2:00

Sam: I’m Sam Watt from NIU STEM Outreach and this is the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I have a question from Andy today and Kate Powers, our resident chemist, will help me answer. Kate, Andy wants to know why we put salt on our sidewalks and roads to melt ice in the winter?

The Sound of Science - "Starlings in Flight" 19.10.2018 2:00

Sam: Hi I’m Sam Watt from NIU STEM Outreach and this is the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m joined in the studio by Kate Powers who’ll help answer a question submitted to us by Elisa.

The Sound of Science - "What's in the Water?" 12.10.2018 2:00

Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Sam Watt from NIU STEM Outreach

The Sound of Science - "Apples to Apples" 05.10.2018 2:00

Kate: I’m Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach and this is the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m joined by Sam Watt who has a question for me.

The Sound of Science - "3D Printed Hearts" 21.09.2018 2:00

Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Jeremy Benson from NIU STEM Outreach.

The Sound of Science - "Marshmallow Explosion" 14.09.2018 2:00

J: Welcome to The Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Jeremy Benson from NIU STEM Outreach, and I’m in the studio with Kate Powers. Kate, today we have a question from Lydia that is making me laugh just thinking about it. Lydia wants to know why Peeps marshmallows expand so much when you microwave them.

The Sound of Science - "Don't Drink the Salt Water" 07.09.2018 2:00

K: I’m Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach, with Jeremy Benson and this is the Sound of Science on WNIJ.

The Sound of Science - "Why So Many Geese?" 31.08.2018 2:00

J: Welcome to The Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Jeremy Benson from NIU STEM Outreach, and I’m joined by Kate Powers.

The Sound of Science - "Windy Days" 24.08.2018 2:00

Kate: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ, I’m Kate Powers from NIU STEM Outreach and I have a question for Jeremy Benson. Jeremy, with cooler weather on its way I think Ellie’s question is very pertinent right now. Ellie wants to know why wind blows.

The Sound of Science - "Frizzy Hair" 17.08.2018 1:55

Welcome to the Sound of Science. I’m Kate Powers – And I’m Mackenzie Thompson.

The Sound of Science - 'Coffee' 10.08.2018 2:00

Kate: Welcome to the Sound of Science on WNIJ. I’m Kate Powers, and today’s question comes from Alex who wants to know why coffee tastes so weird. With me is STEM Outreach’s resident coffee enthusiast Sam Watt. Sam loves his coffee so much, he even went out of his way to pick and roast his own coffee in a coffee grove in Cambodia!

The Sound of Science - 'Allergies' 03.08.2018 2:00

Kate: Welcome to The Sound of Science on WNIJ.

The Sound of Science - 'Pee in the Pool' 27.07.2018 1:57

Welcome to The Sound of Science on WNIJ.

The Sound of Science - 'Fireflies' 20.07.2018 2:04

Welcome to The Sound of Science on WNIJ.