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.
17:39
How Genes Determine Our Quality Of Sleep
Are you a night owl or a morning lark? Why genetics dictate when, how long, and how well we sleep.
9:49
Finding Home, Magnetically
Landlocked for 60 years, these juvenile Atlantic salmon still have the tools to navigate the sea.
24:11
Using Logic In A Maddening World
We all think we’re logical. So why do we have so many disagreements?
23:29
What’s Next For Utah’s Bony Treasures?
Months after the national monuments at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante were slashed, paleontologists are among those still in limbo.
11:27
From Mother’s Lungs To Baby’s Body
Why does air pollution exposure in the womb adversely affect infants? Researchers find a possible clue in the thyroid.
Science Friday Live In Thousand Oaks
On Saturday, October 13, Science Friday heads to Thousand Oaks, California to learn about local science.
5:08
Water, Water, Everywhere
As Hurricane Florence nears land, one engineer notes the rising risk of a flooding double whammy as sea levels rise and the climate changes.
17:34
When Plants Sense Danger, They Cry Out With Calcium
After long suspecting a signaling system, scientists can now see how one leaf talks to another—in real time.
34:02
Work-Life Imbalance
New technologies mean we’re more connected to our jobs and coworkers than ever. Do we need boundaries? Plus, the downside of working for tips.
34:18
A Book Club At The End Of Time
Closing the book on Stephen Hawking’s ‘A Brief History of Time.’