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Nuclear Colonialism and The Story “Oppenheimer” Didn’t Tell (Encore)

From: Making Contact
Series: Making Contact

Caption: Image of the explosion after the Trinity detonation on July 16, 1945, Credit: United States Department of Energy

Oppenheimer swept the Golden Globes, but what did it leave out? We talk about the impact of nuclear colonialism on New Mexico with Myrriah Gómez, a...

Bought by RadioFreePalmer and WORT

As data plays a bigger role in warfare, the military is building a new center to analyze it

From: American Homefront Project

Caption: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency plans to move into its new St. Louis building in 2025. The Pentagon is spending close to $2 billion on the facility, which will increase the government's capacity to analyze maps and satellite imagery., Credit: Brian Munoz / St. Louis Public Radio

The new western headquarters for The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in St. Louis will mainly deal with mapping and satellite imagery.

Bought by KUT, WRFA-LP, and Texas Public Radio

What’s Preventing Nuclear Annihilation?

From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?

Global security expert Jennifer Knox explains how international treaties reduce the risks of nuclear weapons.

Bought by WYAP and KICI Iowa City

Misunderstood and sometimes parodied, the U.S. Space Force is educating the public about its mission

From: American Homefront Project

Caption: Troops operate the Space Based Infrared System satellite constellation from Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado. The system enables service members to report ballistic missiles and space launches, nuclear detonations, and other data to the President, S, Credit: JT Armstrong / U.S. Space Force

The newest military service branch is responsible for protecting satellites and other objects in space, which it expects will be critical parts of ...

Bought by KRPS, WRFA-LP, Texas Public Radio, KPBS, and KUT

North Korea Missile Launches: What’s Going on?

From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?

Nuclear nonproliferation expert Dr. Jeffrey Lewis breaks down why North Korea appears to be ramping up its missile tests, and what this means for o...

Transparent Body Armor

From: Ears Adrift

Ears Adrift's MC2 Sonja Wickard interviews scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory about the advancements in body armor technology.

Five Ways to Start a Nuclear War

From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?

Physicist David Wright discusses the nuclear weapons policies and scenarios that threaten our safety, and how to mitigate those risks.

Bought by WCNY and WCNY

From H-Bomb to the iPhone: A Scientist’s Journey

From: This Is Science With Jess Phoenix
Series: Got Science?

Dr. Dick Garwin, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, discusses his work developing the hydrogen bomb, GPS, and touch screens, as well a...

Bought by WCNY and WCNY