Kathleen Davis is a producer at Science Friday, which means she spends the week brainstorming, researching, and writing, typically in that order. She’s a big fan of stories related to strange animal facts and dystopian technology.
Before joining the Science Friday team, Kathleen reported on tech and other news at WESA, Pittsburgh’s NPR station. She got her feet wet in the public radio world during her time at the University of Michigan, home of Michigan Radio.
Kathleen is from the great state of Michigan, and is always eager to extoll the virtues of freshwater lakes and Coney Island diners. She can often be found taking long walks to run errands that would be done much faster by other modes of transportation.
5:47
Restoring A Sensitive Ecosystem, One Wildflower At A Time
Protecting important habitats, like the sandplain grasslands of the Atlantic Coast, is critical in a changing climate.
10:38
A Fish By Any Other Name: Inside The Effort To Bring ‘Copi’ To Dinner
This invasive fish has a new moniker, one that experts hope will encourage more restaurants to place it on their menus.
12:19
Decades Of Alzheimer’s Research Could Be Based On Fraudulent Data
Plus, the moon may have pockets of pleasant temperature, and why a space vacation would be terrible for global warming on Earth.
16:38
Higher Temperatures Are Bad For The Body
As the world heats up, the human body will be put under increased strain.
10:20
Drought Could Raise Toxic Dust Around Utah’s Great Salt Lake
As the country’s largest saltwater lake dries up, toxic dust storms threaten the surrounding residents.
5:45
Texas Heatwave Puts Strain On Electric Grid
Shining a light on solar power infrastructure might prove beneficial during one of the state’s hottest summers on record.
11:14
Gene Editing Is Easy—And A Crime—In This New Techno Thriller Book
Author Blake Crouch joins Ira to discuss the not-so-improbable future of gene editing from his new novel, “Upgrade.”
6:35
See Science In Motion At “Twitch, Pop, Bloom”
An exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image shows how in the early 1900s, science education films were entertainment for a general audience.
11:49
How Will Doctors Train For A Post-Roe World?
Experts fear the recent news will be another barrier to effective obstetric training in many states.
17:26
Why Are Female Athletes At A Higher Risk Of ACL Injuries?
To protect women and girls, athletic programs need to rethink strength training stereotypes. Experts weigh in on leveling the playing field.