Podcast: Math in Motion

Published on Sep 4, 2018

Podcast: Math in Motion

Mathematician Tye Lidman and dancer Michelle Pearson are working together to make two disciplines that people find difficult - math and dance - accessible to a broader audience.

Published on Aug 1, 2018

The Beer Episode

In this episode of Audio Abstract, we talk beer brewing with John Sheppard, director of the NC State brewery.

Published on Jun 29, 2018

Podcast: Pesticide Resistance Arms Race

Fred Gould talks about the rising rates of herbicide and pesticide resistance and the current state of the resistance arms race.

Published on Jun 1, 2018

Podcast: You’re Only As Old As You Feel – Sort Of

How we feel about aging can affect us psychologically and physically. In this episode of Audio Abstract we talk about our perceptions of and attitudes toward aging with Shevaun Neupert, associate professor of psychology at NC State.

Published on May 1, 2018

Podcast: Talking Termites

Today we're talking termites - what we know about them and how new research into their pheromones could help us keep them away from our homes.

Published on Apr 19, 2018

Podcast: Molecular Paleontology

For NC State paleontologist Mary Schweitzer, an accidental discovery – and an open mind – led to a new field of paleontology. Schweitzer talks about the emerging field of molecular paleo – what it is and what it can tell us.

Published on Mar 27, 2018

Podcast: Gerontology and Companion Animals

Natasha Olby talks about challenges owners face with aging pets and the emerging field of gerontology for companion animals.

Published on Nov 17, 2017

Podcast: ‘Barf-proofing’ the Holidays, Part 2

In this two-part episode of Audio Abstract, NC State food safety extension specialist Ben Chapman helps us "barf-proof" the holidays. In part two we discuss side dishes, desserts and storing leftovers.

Published on Nov 17, 2017

Podcast: ‘Barf-proofing’ the Holidays, Part 1

In this two-part episode of Audio Abstract, NC State food safety extension specialist Ben Chapman helps us "barf-proof" the holidays. In part one we talk turkey - literally - with best practices for cooking your bird.