Christie Taylor was a producer for Science Friday. Her days involved diligent research, too many phone calls for an introvert, and asking scientists if they have any audio of that narwhal heartbeat. She also coordinates SciFri’s coverage of science and the arts (“sciarts”).
During her undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Christie was almost a biology major but took a chance turn down the path of thing-explaining and realized it was the only thing she wanted to do. Since then, she’s worked as a print and online reporter, technical writer, and a science writer for a university press office.
She takes extra joy in writing interview questions about space exploration, creative research methods, and the intersection of science and society.
SciFri Extra: Charly Evon Simpson On ‘Behind The Sheet’
In this extended interview, playwright Charly Evon Simpson discusses the enslaved women whose bodies paved the way for modern gynecology.
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Peering ‘Behind The Sheet’ Of Gynecology’s Darker History
A new play introduces us to the enslaved women whose bodies paved the way for modern gynecology.
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Read ‘The Fifth Season’ With The SciFri Book Club!
We’ll tackle earthquakes and human disaster response with N.K. Jemisin’s apocalyptic work of science fiction.
11:24
Can An App Fight Opioid Overdoses?
How cellphone sonar can tell you’re still breathing—and if you stop.
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Peering Into The Depths Of The Event Horizon
Two new studies shed light on the inner workings of black holes. Plus, how black holes can tell us more about galaxy evolution.
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Gaga For Grosbeaks? Coveting Chickadees? Devoted To Ducks?
SciFri celebrates winter birds and the people who love them.
16:30
The New Horizons Spacecraft Peers Beyond The Known World
New Horizons explored Pluto. Next stop? A New Year’s visit to a planetary ‘time capsule’ in the Kuiper Belt.
16:31
The Deadly Proteins Stalking Deer
Prions that cause Chronic Wasting Disease are devastating deer populations. Clues to solutions may lie in soil science.
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So You Want To Grow Hemp
With Congress poised to legalize growing hemp, how does a ‘new’ plant become a thriving agricultural product? Plus, the science of CBD.
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The Asymmetrical Self
Why are human bodies asymmetrical? A single protein could help explain why.