CU Boulder Podcasts

Welcome to Brainwaves - A new podcast exploring big ideas ... produced at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Rare lunar eclipse to entertain millions on Sunday night On Sunday night people from North America to Europe, Africa and the Central Pacific will be treated to a rare spectacle - a combination of a “super moon,” a ”blood moon” and a “wolf moon.” Paul Hayne, an assistant professor of astrophysical and planetary sciences at CU Boulder, explains what is so unique about this rare celestial event.

Sandra Ristovska, assistant professor in media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, talks about the deep connection between visual imagery and human rights displayed in her new book.

State forest managers recently announced that 2.9 million Coloradans, roughly half the state’s population, live in wildfire prone areas putting them at risk of the type of megafires that recently scorched California communities, says Michael Kodas, deputy director of CU Boulder’s Center for Environmental Journalism and author of Megafire. He says a combination of past firefighting practices, a warming climate and increasing urban development is driving this fiery epidemic.

We are joined by Pavo Goldstein to talk about the science behind holding hands with a spouse and how it can help relieve negative effects from child birth.