This 2 ½-minute science program is produced by WGLT, the Illinois State University Department of Physics and ISU's University College. Uncommon Knowledge briefly explains everyday scientific events with a light, but rooted-in-science approach. Different episodes can be heard live Monday at 7:37 AM on our live stream at www.wglt.org or on the air in central Illinois at 103.5 and 89.1 FM. New and encore episodes are posted to this podcast. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:51:08 -0600 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:41:58 -0600 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com Science made simple and entertaining. Janet Moore and Jay Ansher use their expertise and find experts to tackle everyday science, bust myths and more. Produced by WGLT public radio in central Illinois. Science made simple and entertaining. Janet Moore and Jay Ansher use their expertise and find experts to tackle everyday science, bust myths and more. Produced by WGLT public radio in central Illinois. WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT-FM Public Radio Science; science; NPR no no http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/images/iTunes_uncommon.jpg 160 160 In this episode...Jay and Janet answer the question "which weighs more...a bucket of new nails or rusty nails?" Take a guess now...or take a couple of minutes to discover the answer and find out why they weigh more or less. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu C7161376-3F77-4B46-9A80-5E4947DC8E2A Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:41:57 -0600 WGLT-FM Weight of Rusty Nails In this episode...Jay and Janet answer the question "which weighs more...a bucket of new nails or rusty nails?" Take a guess now...or take a couple of minutes to discover the answer and find out why they weigh more or less. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The Shuttle program is shuttered, but NASA is not dead. In an epilogue to the four part Uncommon Knowledge series on the end of the shuttle program Jay, Janet and astronaut Scott Altman explain a few of the more than 100 NASA missions underway. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 2AF36FE0-1E07-4911-AD55-9F430751A9E3 Mon, 2 Jan 2012 08:07:51 -0600 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, epilogue The Shuttle program is shuttered, but NASA is not dead. In an epilogue to the four part Uncommon Knowledge series on the end of the shuttle program Jay, Janet and astronaut Scott Altman explain a few of the more than 100 NASA missions underway. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The last space shuttle has landed for the last time. All 4 orbiters are now grounded at museums. In the last part of a four part Uncommon Knowledge series on the shuttle, Jay and Janet ask shuttle commander Scott Altman "what’s next? What comes after the shuttle?" http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 46713187-C928-40C2-80D3-BE178E2586C0 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:12:12 -0600 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 4 The last space shuttle has landed for the last time. All 4 orbiters are now grounded at museums. In the last part of a four part Uncommon Knowledge series on the shuttle, Jay and Janet ask shuttle commander Scott Altman "what’s next? What comes after the shuttle?" 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The last Space Shuttle launch was July 8th. In shuttle history , none have taken off during rain or thunderstorms. That's because the shuttle and an airplane, which can fly in inclement weather, react very differently to lightning. Jay, Janet and Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explain. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 2F3E44B9-B8F5-4669-802A-4AAD33C6B4A2 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:49:18 -0600 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 3 The last Space Shuttle launch was July 8th. In shuttle history , none have taken off during rain or thunderstorms. That's because the shuttle and an airplane, which can fly in inclement weather, react very differently to lightning. Jay, Janet and Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explain. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Space Shuttle pilots have an unflattering nickname for the orbiter. Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explains the nickname, along with the details and dynamics of landing a shuttle in part two of a four part series on the end of the shuttle program. The last launch was July 8th. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 8EF94671-6D39-462B-B7D1-54689055DFC8 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:12:15 -0600 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 2 Space Shuttle pilots have an unflattering nickname for the orbiter. Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explains the nickname, along with the details and dynamics of landing a shuttle in part two of a four part series on the end of the shuttle program. The last launch was July 8th. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The last launch launched July 8th. The fleet is now on displays at museums. In the first of a four part series, you'll hear from Shuttle Commander and central Illinois native Scott Altman about why it's time to shutter shuttle. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu B565B4E2-AEC9-45B8-83A1-EF67F794BC38 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:12:59 -0600 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 1 The last launch launched July 8th. The fleet is now on displays at museums. In the first of a four part series, you'll hear from Shuttle Commander and central Illinois native Scott Altman about why it's time to shutter shuttle. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no There are introduced species and there are invasive species. Some are beneficial and some are destructive. Learn the difference during GLT Science Show Uncommon Knowledge, partnering with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community." http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 13BDBC5E-52B4-446C-BFDF-E778A4761509 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:00:53 -0600 WGLT-FM The Geography of Your Community -- Invasive Species There are introduced species and there are invasive species. Some are beneficial and some are destructive. Learn the difference during GLT Science Show Uncommon Knowledge, partnering with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community." 3:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no You've probably heard of the Continental Divide. You'll also find smaller drainage divides in your community, directing water one direction or another. GLT's Uncommon Knowledge partners with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community." Jay and Janet with the help of Jim Carter explain drainage divides. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu B3E43968-CC19-4BEC-BB7B-71AB23B5B62A Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:50:25 -0600 WGLT-FM The Geography of Your Community -- Drainage Divides You've probably heard of the Continental Divide. You'll also find smaller drainage divides in your community, directing water one direction or another. GLT's Uncommon Knowledge partners with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community." Jay and Janet with the help of Jim Carter explain drainage divides. 3:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Veteran's Parkway in Bloomington-Normal, IL is a former edge in the community, it's a throughway, it's a destination and it's a barrier. Learn more about the geography of roads as GLT's Uncommon Knowledge partners with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community." http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 094E4B54-7A11-4978-A0CE-77AACE3F6233 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:49:07 -0600 WGLT-FM The Geography of Your Community -- Veterans Parkway Veteran's Parkway in Bloomington-Normal, IL is a former edge in the community, it's a throughway, it's a destination and it's a barrier. Learn more about the geography of roads as GLT's Uncommon Knowledge partners with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community." 3:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Early settlers had to find just the right spot to be successful. What would become McLean County and Bloomington, IL had just the perfect combination of attributes. GLT's Uncommon Knowledge partners with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community" with a month long series. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu F0709D2B-322A-4E20-800F-CD70B84157D9 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 07:41:57 -0600 WGLT-FM The Geography of Your Community -- McLean County Settlers Early settlers had to find just the right spot to be successful. What would become McLean County and Bloomington, IL had just the perfect combination of attributes. GLT's Uncommon Knowledge partners with the Illinois Geographic Alliance to celebrate the Geography Awareness Week 2011 theme "The Adventure in Your Community" with a month long series. 3:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no It's fund drive time at WGLT. Your pledge helps pay for Uncommon Knowledge. But how much should you give. Jay and Janet have a warning about just how quickly your pledge can add up...even when you start out with just a penny. Listen for the episode after a behind the scenes glimpse of what goes on before we start recording an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. Thanks for your support! http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 128F0117-9756-4D00-8FCC-E1C1C34AA295 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:34:00 -0500 WGLT-FM Exponential Growth It's fund drive time at WGLT. Your pledge helps pay for Uncommon Knowledge. But how much should you give. Jay and Janet have a warning about just how quickly your pledge can add up...even when you start out with just a penny. Listen for the episode after a behind the scenes glimpse of what goes on before we start recording an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. Thanks for your support! 5:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no A mole is animal which burrows underground. It's a spot on your chin you have to shave around. It's also a unit of measurement. Jay and Janet celebrate Mole Day in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 1613CCE8-CAF2-4220-9F3E-B357A6BBA030 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:11:32 -0500 WGLT-FM Mole Day A mole is animal which burrows underground. It's a spot on your chin you have to shave around. It's also a unit of measurement. Jay and Janet celebrate Mole Day in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no You'd think a compostable, recyclable container would be both easy to compost and recycle. And you'd be wrong. Jay and Janet, with the help of the Ecology Action Center, explains. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 60D4307A-E98A-4376-90DD-C84DEE8A8E8A Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:47:55 -0500 WGLT-FM Compostable Plastics You'd think a compostable, recyclable container would be both easy to compost and recycle. And you'd be wrong. Jay and Janet, with the help of the Ecology Action Center, explains. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no When it comes to milestones, 10 is more important than 9 or 11. Jay and Janet, with the help of an Assistant Professor of Developmental Math at Illinois State University have a simple explanation...as easy to understand as 1,2,3. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 280E51DC-72AF-4F75-9ACF-8CA23769F36B Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:51:44 -0500 WGLT-FM Ten Anniversaries When it comes to mile stones, 10 is more important than 9 or 11. Jay and Janet, with the help of an Illinois State University Developmental Math Assistant Professor have a simple explanation...as easy to understand as 1,2,3. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Mixed drinks or store bought pre-mixed drinks combining caffeine and other stimulants with alcohol have proven dangerous. Jay and Janet explain how the drinks pull the body in two different directions ending with a sometimes unfortunate result. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu DBD8B457-DF5A-4570-A4FA-B97C90DF05E9 Mon, 8 Aug 2011 08:31:15 -0500 WGLT-FM Dangerous Drinks Mixed drinks or store bought pre-mixed drinks combining caffeine and other stimulants with alcohol have proven dangerous. Jay and Janet explain how the drinks pull the body in two different directions ending with a sometimes unfortunate result. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The last space shuttle mission is underway and eventually all 4 orbiters will be grounded at museums. In the last part of a four part Uncommon Knowledge series on the shuttle, Jay and Janet ask shuttle commander Scott Altman "what’s next? What comes after the shuttle?" http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 4E4AFB33-AF6F-43EC-A6FC-27FB1331838F Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:39:53 -0500 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 4 The last space shuttle mission is underway and eventually all 4 orbiters will be grounded at museums. In the last part of a four part Uncommon Knowledge series on the shuttle, Jay and Janet ask shuttle commander Scott Altman "what’s next? What comes after the shuttle?" 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The last Space Shuttle launch is scheduled for July 8th. None have taken off during rain or thunderstorms. That's because the shuttle and an airplane, which can fly in inclement weather, react very differently to lightning. Jay, Janet and Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explain. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 3B56796F-B660-4E0B-9AAF-F0724CB1C90C Mon, 4 Jul 2011 08:37:09 -0500 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 3 The last Space Shuttle launch is scheduled for July 8th. None have taken off during rain or thunderstorms. That's because the shuttle and an airplane, which can fly in inclement weather, react very differently to lightning. Jay, Janet and Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explain. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Space Shuttle pilots have an unflattering nickname for the orbiter. Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explains the nickname, along with the details and dynamics of landing a shuttle in part two of a four part series on the end of the shuttle program. The last launch is scheduled for July 8th. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 8EFB89B5-DC03-4030-AD8B-400C52CFC4BF Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:51:54 -0500 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 2 Space Shuttle pilots have an unflattering nickname for the orbiter. Shuttle Commander Scott Altman explains the nickname, along with the details and dynamics of landing a shuttle in part two of a four part series on the end of the shuttle program. The last launch is scheduled for July 8th. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The last launch is scheduled for July 8th. The fleet is being moved to museums. In the first of a four part series, you'll hear from Shuttle Commander and central Illinois native Scott Altman about why it's time to shutter shuttle. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu D773B542-385F-4A77-A6F3-B5D9FB843919 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:58:34 -0500 WGLT-FM Space Shuttle, Part 1 The last launch is scheduled for July 8th. The fleet is being moved to museums. In the first of a four part series, you'll hear from Shuttle Commander and central Illinois native Scott Altman about why it's time to shutter shuttle. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no From one kernel of corn, farmers get a big green plant producing thousands of kernels of corn. Jay and Janet explain how that's possible in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu B12839EE-0AE5-4A2F-9886-4F5CD82430B5 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:30:56 -0500 WGLT-FM Photosynthesis From one kernel of corn, farmers get a big green plant producing thousands of kernels of corn. Jay and Janet explain how that's possible in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no A really hot summer or a winter "snowmageddon" is not evidence of global warming or climate change. Jay and Janet help explain the difference between weather and climate http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 78CF83F5-87C7-4479-AEFE-C93203382820 Mon, 9 May 2011 08:16:40 -0500 WGLT-FM Weather VS Climate A really hot summer or a winter "snowmageddon" is not evidence of global warming or climate change. Jay and Janet help explain the difference between weather and climate 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no A well known remedy to get rid of skunk smell might not help as much you expect. Jay and Janet have the truth about tomato juice eliminating skunk smell during this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu F3FAC45B-15A4-4EDF-8F80-B3A15788066F Mon, 2 May 2011 08:46:24 -0500 WGLT-FM Skunked! A well known remedy to get rid of skunk smell might not help as much you expect. Jay and Janet have the truth about tomato juice eliminating skunk smell during this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no You've tested positive for a disease. The chances you actually have the disease could have more to do with "conditional probability" than medical science. Jay and Janet explain in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu B1E337BF-DEF5-458B-81A7-EDD9F2D742CA Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:47:42 -0500 WGLT-FM Conditional Probability You've tested positive for a disease. The chances you actually have the disease could have more to do with "conditional probability" than medical science. Jay and Janet explain in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Weather in the southern Pacific can affect precipitation and temperatures in central Illinois. Jay and Janet explain the El Niño-La Niña phenomenon. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 5B92DAF9-6A89-409F-ADFF-6A690C009939 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:52:00 -0600 WGLT-FM El Niño-La Niña Weather in the southern Pacific can affect precipitation and temperatures in central Illinois. Jay and Janet explain the El Niño-La Niña phenomenon. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no There's a killer lurking in your neighborhood and maybe even in your own backyard. In this episode from April of 2010, Jay and Janet explain the danger posed to the environment by the common house cat. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 81DB8A9D-282D-4EAA-B204-90E0E01B1DBA Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:50:46 -0600 WGLT-FM Predator House Cats There's a killer lurking in your neighborhood and maybe even in your own backyard. In this episode from April of 2010, Jay and Janet explain the danger posed to the environment by the common house cat. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no A listener asked last week, "Why do I sneeze when I go into the sunlight?" We have the answer...from an episode first aired in April 2008. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 27C51D5B-672F-4201-A5FE-BD0B2880CCF1 Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:28:53 -0600 WGLT-FM Photic Sneeze A listener asked last week, "Why do I sneeze when I go into the sunlight?" We have the answer...from an episode first aired in April 2008. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no One of the biggest sources of water pollution is runoff after a storm. But as Jay and Janet learn there are things Illinois State University is doing to naturally filter storm water. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 4843C36F-985E-49E2-BA58-49F9BC8FB78D Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:20:10 -0600 WGLT-FM Water Pollution, Part 3 One of the biggest sources of water pollution is runoff after a storm. But as Jay and Janet learn there are things Illinois State University is doing to naturally filter storm water. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no It's getting harder to blame big business and industry for water pollution. In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Jay and Janet explain how to stop pollution at home. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu AFCA00E8-A974-4D8C-B0AA-C9DB44C505C6 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:15:00 -0600 WGLT-FM Water Pollution, Part 2 It's getting harder to blame big business and industry for water pollution. In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Jay and Janet explain how to stop pollution at home. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The problem of water pollution is solved? Well, not quite. Learn more in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 92A27EEE-D2DA-498A-A7B1-E707A7C5AA21 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:53:41 -0600 WGLT-FM Water Pollution, Part 1 The problem of water pollution is solved? Well, not quite. Learn more in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Find out what the Hindenburg, the Challenger Space Shuttle and your car have in common. Jay and Janet explain if you're not careful, you could also face disaster. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu C25FD495-E105-48C4-B02D-E896C30D0FC2 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:50:43 -0600 WGLT-FM Catching Cold Cold season is finished. But as you know, you can catch a cold anytime of the year. Listen as Jay and Janet explain what causes the common cold, why it's probably called a "cold" and what you can do to avoid catching a cold. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Cold season is finished. But as you know, you can catch a cold anytime of the year. In this episode from February 2010, Jay and Janet explain what causes the common cold, why it's probably called a "cold" and what you can do to avoid catching a cold. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 75C89167-0CFE-4D34-AFE2-4FE90C43D619 Mon, 3 Jan 2011 13:10:43 -0600 WGLT-FM Catching Cold Cold season is finished. But as you know, you can catch a cold anytime of the year. Listen as Jay and Janet explain what causes the common cold, why it's probably called a "cold" and what you can do to avoid catching a cold. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Myth or truth? It can get so cold it can't snow. In this episode from last year, Jay and Janet help explain the meteorological truth. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 8E3BE1EE-395A-473E-8E02-57C1FB8FC145 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:12:51 -0600 WGLT-FM 2 Cold 2 Snow Myth or truth: It can get so cold it can't snow. Jay and Janet help explain the meteorological truth in this seasonal episode. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The earth may be unique...but it is not the only planet in our galaxy. Astronomers are finding more and more thanks to an eye in the sky. Jay and Janet have the latest on the search for planets and what scientists have already found in this episode from August of 2010. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu D4B1C406-034B-431F-B9F6-598E6D057177 Fri, 7 Jan 2011 14:05:07 -0600 WGLT-FM Exoplanets-Kepler Telescope The earth may be unique...but it is not the only planet in our galaxy. Astronomers are finding more and more thanks to an eye in the sky. Jay and Janet have the latest on the search for planets and what scientists have already found. 3:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no For centuries, the only known planets were in our solar system. That's changing as astronomers find more and more planets orbiting distant stars. Jay and Janet have the latest on the planetary search in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge which first aired in August of 2010. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 72871C3D-3010-4A81-80D3-9C11E6932099 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:04:16 -0600 WGLT-FM Exoplanets For centuries, the only known planets were in our solar system. That's changing as astronomers find more and more planets orbiting distant stars. Jay and Janet have the latest on the planetary search in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no We usually think of practices upstream having an effect downstream...but rivers are two way "streets" and what happens downstream can also have a big effect upstream. In part four of a month long series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance. Jay and Janet explain what happens downstream can have a big ecological and economic impact upstream. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu E5133E63-120B-4ED3-BF2C-CBC46E2BF8F5 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:04:29 -0600 WGLT-FM The Geography of Water -- Reservoir Management We usually think of practices upstream having an effect downstream...but rivers are two way "streets" and what happens downstream can also have a big effect upstream. In part four of a month long series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance. Jay and Janet explain what happens downstream can have a big ecological and economic impact upstream. 4:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Life downstream of a reservoir is controlled in part by whoever is in charge upstream. In part three of a month long series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance. Jay and Janet explain the consequences and benefits of reservoirs. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 0F5E06C0-34B4-4295-9AC6-684062378278 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:27:29 -0600 WGLT-FM The Geography of Water -- Reservoir Management Life downstream of a reservoir is controlled in part by whoever is in charge upstream. In part three of a month long series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance. Jay and Janet explain the consequences and benefits of reservoirs. 4:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no In some states, just because rain falls on your property doesn't mean the water belongs to you. In part two of a series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance, Jay and Janet skim the surface of...water rights. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 1AD62833-F1CC-4498-8574-EB7EE6DCCF06 Mon, 8 Nov 2010 08:13:37 -0500 WGLT-FM The Geography of Water -- Who Owns The Rain? In some states, just because rain falls on your property doesn't mean the water belongs to you. In part two of a series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance, Jay and Janet skim the surface of...water rights. 4:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The earth is practically covered with water, but without an expensive process, none of it is very useful. In the first part of a series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance, Jay and Janet explain the problems with desalination. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 917F12A8-A437-459C-9E2E-396D04AE6E69 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:23:15 -0500 WGLT-FM The Geography of Water -- Desalination The earth is practically covered with water, but without an expensive process, none of it is very useful. In the first part of a series on water, GLT's Uncommon Knowledge is celebrates Geography Awareness Week with the Illinois Geographic Alliance. Jay and Janet explain the problems with desalination. 4:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no A mole is animal which burrows underground. It's a spot on your chin you have to shave around. It's also a unit of measurement. Jay and Janet celebrate Mole Day in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 2208E0B5-782E-4D1A-84AE-25CE1D583460 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:56:03 -0500 WGLT-FM Mole Day A mole is animal which burrows underground. It's a spot on your chin you have to shave around. It's also a unit of measurement. Jay and Janet celebrate Mole Day in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 4:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Producing some coins in the U.S. cost more than the coin is worth. What's up with that? Jay and Janet explain. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu EC676881-470F-4D7A-82C0-A62AD31ED522 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:54:53 -0500 WGLT-FM The Cost of Money Producing some coins in the U.S. cost more than the coin is worth. What's up with that? Jay and Janet explain. 4:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Infinity can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially when trying to count numbers to get "there." In this episode from last year, Jay and Janet and an ISU mathematician help explain a paradox associated with infinity http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 73E0FD71-B35A-4525-ADC8-31408B275753 Mon, 4 Oct 2010 12:54:20 -0500 WGLT-FM Infinity Paradox Infinity can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially when trying to count numbers to get "there." In this episode from October, Jay and Janet and an ISU mathematician help explain a paradox associated with infinity. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The earth may be unique...but it is not the only planet in our galaxy. Astronomers are finding more and more thanks to an eye in the sky. Jay and Janet have the latest on the search for planets and what scientists have already found. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 5F2E3249-2D37-46B4-8BEF-805AEA90D5B3 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:10:14 -0500 WGLT-FM Exoplanets-Kepler Telescope The earth may be unique...but it is not the only planet in our galaxy. Astronomers are finding more and more thanks to an eye in the sky. Jay and Janet have the latest on the search for planets and what scientists have already found. 3:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no For centuries, the only known planets were in our solar system. That's changing as astronomers find more and more planets orbiting distant stars. Jay and Janet have the latest on the planetary search in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu BD867F42-DB06-4DD8-AF71-9D593FCF4C77 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:19:18 -0500 WGLT-FM Exoplanets For centuries, the only known planets were in our solar system. That's changing as astronomers find more and more planets orbiting distant stars. Jay and Janet have the latest on the planetary search in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no No one is talking much about Smart Phone viruses. That could be because there hasn't been a big outbreak. Yet. Discover your risk and how to keep safe in this edition of GLT's Uncommon Knowledge. First broadcast in June 2010. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu AA3066EE-B688-4673-87D7-063B781C051B Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:17:45 -0500 WGLT-FM Smart Phone Viruses No one is talking much about Smart Phone viruses. That could be because there hasn't been a big outbreak. Yet. Discover your risk and how to keep safe in this edition of GLT's Uncommon Knowledge. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The morning after was famously (and hilariously) portrayed to the extreme in the recent movie "The Hangover." While the events are unlikely, the bodily effects are universal. Jay and Janet explain what's happening and what you can do to cure a hangover. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 143424F8-D687-49D2-B766-C39AEA6F5A16 Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:17:05 -0500 WGLT-FM The Hangover The morning after was famously (and hilariously) portrayed to the extreme in the recent movie "The Hangover." While the events are unlikely, the bodily effects are universal. Jay and Janet explain what's happening and what you can do to cure a hangover. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Sometimes that pregnancy "glow, " just isn't enough. But do you run the risk of harming your baby with beauty treatments? Jay and Janet have the answers in the final part of the Uncommon Knowledge series on pregnancy. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu CB2F4638-D362-4B4A-9100-99D47EF6E538 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:27:26 -0500 WGLT-FM Pregnancy - Beauty Treatments Sometimes that pregnancy "glow, " just isn't enough. But do you run the risk of harming your baby with beauty treatments? Jay and Janet have the answers in the final part of the Uncommon Knowledge series on pregnancy 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no You could always just look closely at an ultra-sound image to determine the gender of a baby before born. There are also all sorts of folksy ways that some swear by. It's part three of our series on pregnancy. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 247443C5-F212-4160-BC5C-C4AC9B3CBF6A Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:09:27 -0500 WGLT-FM Pregnancy - Boy or Girl You could always just look closely at an ultra-sound image to determine the gender of a baby before born. There are also all sorts of folksy ways that some swear by. It's part three of our series on pregnancy. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no There are restrictions on how much and how to lift objects while pregnant...but some of the most alarming warnings can be ignored as Jay and Janet explain in part two of our series on pregnancy. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu ADEAACCB-CDFA-460C-800A-1EB6A3822DD4 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:49:00 -0500 WGLT-FM Pregnancy - "Dangers" of Lifting There are restrictions on how much and how to lift objects while pregnant...but some of the most alarming warnings can be ignored as Jay and Janet explain in part two of our series on pregnancy. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Discover the correlation between heartburn symptoms and hairy newborns. It's the first part of a series on pregnancy myths. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 3F6825C2-90B4-432E-93EA-C589FA3622B3 Mon, 5 Jul 2010 08:13:35 -0500 WGLT-FM Pregnancy - Heartburn and Hirsute Babies Discover the correlation between heartburn symptoms and hairy newborns. It's the first part of a series on pregnancy myths. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The world has World Cup soccer fever. During this episode of Uncommon Knowledge find out how the sport spread from humble beginnings to become the world's most popular spectator sport. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu BA7245FC-601D-46B2-9333-076A5ABA9692 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:17:52 -0500 WGLT-FM World Cup Soccer The world has World Cup soccer fever. During this episode of Uncommon Knowledge find out how the sport spread from humble beginnings to become the world's most popular spectator sport. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no No one is talking much about Smart Phone viruses. That could be because there hasn't been a big outbreak. Yet. Discover your risk and how to keep safe in this edition of GLT's Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu B7BCA8D1-48C0-481F-96EC-B3F1E1FBCE5A Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:41:32 -0500 WGLT-FM Smart Phone Viruses No one is talking much about Smart Phone viruses. That could be because there hasn't been a big outbreak. Yet. Discover your risk and how to keep safe in this edition of GLT's Uncommon Knowledge. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Bats have plenty of starring roles in horror movies...but this time, the bats are the victims...and it's not a movie. Jay and Janet explain in the final part of our series about bats. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu EF644483-E363-49FB-9CB0-28EA7BBA7540 Mon, 24 May 2010 08:12:14 -0500 WGLT-FM Bats and Killer Fungus Bats have plenty of starring roles in horror movies...but this time, the bats are the victims...and it's not a movie. Jay and Janet explain in the final part of our series about bats. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no To control insects -- especially mosquitoes -- choosing bats over birds makes more sense. Jay and Janet explain why in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 392D790A-8FC8-48E8-AA50-FE519219E54F Mon, 17 May 2010 08:41:33 -0500 WGLT-FM Bats and Insects To control insects -- especially mosquitoes -- choosing bats over birds makes more sense. Jay and Janet explain why in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The morning after was famously (and hilariously) portrayed to the extreme in the recent movie "The Hangover." While the events are unlikely, the bodily effects are universal. Jay and Janet explain what's happening and what you can do to cure a hangover. First broadcast in May 2010. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 219D7D48-CD1B-407F-9C9B-4D243FF18918 Mon, 10 May 2010 14:54:48 -0500 WGLT-FM The Hangover The morning after was famously (and hilariously) portrayed to the extreme in the recent movie "The Hangover." While the events are unlikely, the bodily effects are universal. Jay and Janet explain what's happening and what you can do to cure a hangover. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Cold season is finished. But as you know, you can catch a cold anytime of the year. Listen as Jay and Janet explain what causes the common cold, why it's probably called a "cold" and what you can do to avoid catching a cold. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 4985118A-09A5-44B9-A913-AF336E98A6DB Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:05:38 -0500 WGLT-FM Catching Cold Cold season is finished. But as you know, you can catch a cold anytime of the year. Listen as Jay and Janet explain what causes the common cold, why it's probably called a "cold" and what you can do to avoid catching a cold. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The computer coded language of spies is more often used for everyday business, like accessing your bank account. Jay and Janet explain encryption in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu FA0A5648-A1EC-41A1-B7FF-4C91250B41D0 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:52:15 -0500 WGLT-FM Encryption The computer coded language of spies is more often used for everyday business, like accessing your bank account. Jay and Janet explain encryption in this episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no There's a killer lurking in your neighborhood and maybe even in your own backyard. Jay and Janet explain the danger posed to the environment by the common house cat. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 9EA9294B-74E0-4F92-9710-5CFE34943278 Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:35:53 -0500 WGLT-FM Predator House Cats There's a killer lurking in your neighborhood and maybe even in your own backyard. Jay and Janet explain the danger posed to the environment by the common house cat. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no It's possible to cool water below the freezing point, but not form ice. With a little help from an ISU Chemistry Professor, Jay and Janet explain. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 803ABF4E-45CA-414C-A9A4-2D54118671B4 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:30:30 -0500 WGLT-FM Super-Cooled Liquids It's possible to cool water below the freezing point, but not form ice. With a little help from an ISU Chemistry Professor, Jay and Janet explain. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no It's possible to overheat liquids in the microwave and get burned when it "explodes." With a little help from an ISU Chemistry Professor, Jay and Janet explain. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 2A66D25F-64E8-4DA4-BF0C-DE61964F8642 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:40:20 -0600 WGLT-FM Super-Heated Liquids It's possible to overheat liquids in the microwave and get burned when it "explodes." With a little help from an ISU Chemistry Professor, Jay and Janet explain. 4:30 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Data compression sounds complicated...and in some cases it is. But you use it everyday with computer photos and music files on your mp3 player. Jay and Janet explain how it works. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 1DFB0D87-75C9-48DD-BAC3-FAAB7D96DF3F Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:23:06 -0600 WGLT-FM Data Compression Data compression sounds complicated...and in some cases it is. But you use it everyday with computer photos and music files on your mp3 player. Jay and Janet explain how it works. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no The only thing harder than leaving a fingerprint is finding a useable one. In this episode first broadcast in September of 2009, Jay and Janet get to the bottom of all that fingerprint evidence in all of those CSI shows on TV. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 9A1E3073-9DBF-4A71-B83A-0CA6F759DBED Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:21:16 -0600 WGLT-FM Leaving Fingerprints In this episode first broadcast in September of 2009, Jay and Janet get to the bottom of all that fingerprint evidence in all of those CSI shows on TV. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no In this episode first broadcast in September of 2009, Jay and Janet get to the bottom of all that fingerprint evidence in all of those CSI shows on TV. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 51A7D4A4-196B-447D-8EFD-3C3B7DEAAFA4 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:51:44 -0600 WGLT-FM Leaving Fingerprints In this episode first broadcast in September of 2009, Jay and Janet get to the bottom of all that fingerprint evidence in all of those CSI shows on TV. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Cold season isn't finished yet and as you know, you can catch a cold anytime of the year. Listen as Jay and Janet explain what causes the common cold, why it's probably called a "cold" and what you can do to avoid catching a cold. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu D1061D0E-99B8-4682-AC9A-660D186A538A Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:22:41 -0600 WGLT-FM Catching Cold Cold season isn't finished yet and as you know, you can catch a cold anytime of the year. Listen as Jay and Janet explain what causes the common cold, why it's probably called a "cold" and what you can do to avoid catching a cold. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Infinity can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially when trying to count numbers to get "there." In this episode from October, Jay and Janet and an ISU mathematician help explain a paradox associated with infinity http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml wglt@ilstu.edu 8E766961-ACE2-467D-A2A0-BD324AD70660 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:21:43 -0600 WGLT-FM Infinity Paradox Infinity can be a difficult concept to grasp, especially when trying to count numbers to get "there." In this episode from October, Jay and Janet and an ISU mathematician help explain a paradox associated with infinity. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio no no Jay and Janet answer a question from a podcast listener about why the earth is tilted. Oh...and how the moon formed. The answers are related. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml mike@wglt.org C51804EC-3FE3-4B83-AD21-F3AFA55B74CA Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:50:50 -0600 WGLT-FM Earth Tilt/Moon Formation Jay and Janet answer a question from a podcast listener about why the earth is tilted. Oh...and how the moon formed. The answers are related. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio, NPR no no From the title, you may be able to figure out the minimum number of colors for a map to ensure the same color states or countries don't touch. Jay and Janet share the story of the Four Color Theorem. http://www.wglt.org/podcasts/uncommon_knowledge/index.phtml mike@wglt.org D26000B5-66AE-4B99-BC8D-CEBC19341A59 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:50:41 -0600 WGLT-FM The Four Color Theorem From the title, you may be able to figure out the minimum number of colors for a map to ensure the same color states or countries don't touch. Jay and Janet share the story of the Four Color Theorem. 3:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio Science, Public Radio, NPR no no