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.
11:37
Feathers And Snarge: Identifying What’s Left After Birds And Planes Collide
There’s a CSI lab for birds that strike airplanes. The species that hits most often? Not the one you’d guess.
17:17
Bringing Rigor Back To Health Research
Scarce resources and the pressure to publish undermine researchers’ quests for cures. How can we fix these problems?
11:38
A 14,000 Year-Old Discovery Emerges From Oral History
An older-than-expected archaeological dig in British Columbia is building the case for a long-inhabited Pacific coast.
6:17
Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Becomes A Top Candidate For Life
The moon’s plumes contain evidence of hydrothermal activity…which on Earth support thriving ecological communities.
9:13
To Build A Wheel That Lasts, Test On Mars
A visit to the playground where Mars rovers are put through their paces.
7:59
The Anatomy Of A Splash
One researcher peers deep inside sneezes…coughs…and flushing toilets to answer questions about disease transmission.
12:02
Falling Into New Ideas
A versatile young engineer takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to turn sundry ideas into reality.
25:41
Retelling the Story of the BP Oil Spill
A play explores the loss of human and animal life after the Deepwater Horizon exploded in 2010. Plus, what do we know about the Gulf of Mexico’s recovery since then?
8:26
Can Geometry Root Out Gerrymandering?
Can the shape of a congressional district tell us everything we need to know about its fairness?
8:21
How Climate Change Threatens Your Breakfast
As the globe warms, maple syrup, tea, and other specialty foods could suffer from lower quality and lower nutritional value.