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.
17:22
Views From Aloft: The Art of Space Photography
Astronaut Don Pettit has taken hundreds of thousands of photos from the International Space Station.
7:19
Cassini’s Final Year, And Juno’s First
One mission is winding down. Another has just begun. A look at what’s next for each.
17:37
How to Bring Back the Dead (Animals)
An anatomist’s eye and an artist’s touch are key to creating enduring taxidermy.
11:50
In Indigenous Genes, Evidence Of Colonization’s Plagues
Members of one Canadian Indigenous community have different immune genes than their forebears. Plus, how researchers and Indigenous communities can create more mutually beneficial relationships.
20:25
Science Goes To The Movies: ‘Arrival’
How would real scientists achieve mutual understanding with an alien race?
11:30
Wireless Tech Enables Paralyzed Monkey to Walk Again
A monkey with a paralyzed leg successfully walked again with a wireless interface connecting its brain to its spine. What can this research offer human subjects?
23:49
Seeking Humanity In Volcanoes With Werner Herzog
The legendary filmmaker has a new documentary about the power of volcanoes and the gods they’ve inspired.
17:28
Looking Beyond Condoms for Male Contraception
Hormonal male birth control can work. But why isn’t it commercially available?
6:24
Wireless Power Chair Puts a New Spin on Dance
How a Florida choreographer’s idea could lead to novel dance movements.
10:52
DNA as a Key to Plant Conservation
How mapping plant chromosomes can guide scarce resources to the most threatened species.