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.
16:41
How Whales Got Their Mouth Bristles
Did whales go through a phase where they sucked up their food like vacuums before they evolved baleen?
12:27
The Ancient Climate Clues In Caves
Paleoclimatologist Bogdan Onac has spent his life spelunking for data about Earth’s past climate.
17:36
Bones Better Than Diamonds
Meet archaeologists who hunt for animal bones and oyster shells to piece together human stories. Plus, the tale of the domestic turkey.
11:56
The Social Power Of Smell
How the sense of smell helps rodents learn food preferences from their friends—and why you shouldn’t take your nose for granted.
17:14
Wherever My Microbiome May Roam
Immigrants who moved to the U.S. from Thailand lost gut microbes and gained new ones. Are there health consequences?
34:26
The Science Issues Happening In Your Backyard
A state-by-state tour of the top science issues, from energy policy, pollution problems, water conservation, to meat labeling, and much more.
What’s The Most Important Science Issue To You In Your State?
Tell us what local science issue you care most about!
7:49
There Are Microplastics In Our Poop. Is It Bad For Us?
The invisible plastic particles in our poop. Plus organic food and health, changing hurricane patterns, and the waters of Mars.
27:02
Science Goes To The Movies: ‘First Man’
We gather a panel of space experts to discuss the new movie. Plus, what are the stories that Hollywood could tell about space that we haven’t heard yet?
17:44
The Complex Societies Of Bees And Beyond
Honeybees, bumblebees, ants, and even spiders can live complicated social lives.