Shoshannah Buxbaum is a producer for Science Friday. She’s particularly drawn to stories about health, psychology, and the environment.
Prior to joining Science Friday, she guest-hosted Utah Public Radio’s weekly science and research show, UnDisciplined. She started her career in television at New Jersey’s PBS Station, where she produced daily news segments and the station’s weekly public affairs shows. She holds a master’s degree from CUNY’s Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, with a health and science reporting concentration and audio specialization.
She’s a proud New Jersey native and will happily share her opinions on why the state is deserving of a little more love. When she’s not at work, you can find her hiking in the woods or experimenting with a new soup recipe.
17:09
Scientists Release The First Fully Complete Human Genome
After two decades and years of international collaboration, scientists have filled in the final missing pieces of the human genome.
12:14
How Has The War In Ukraine Shaped The Global Energy Market?
Some countries have shifted to using more coal in the short term. But, there’s still hope of a clean energy transformation in the future.
17:13
Difficult Brain Science Brings Difficult Ethical Questions
As our ability to interpret and manipulate the human brain improves, the need for ethical controls grows as well.
11:51
Flower Power: Floating Sensors Inspired By Dandelions
Engineers, inspired by the modest dandelion, develop a new solar-powered system of wireless devices.
16:54
The GoFundMe Healthcare Plan Doesn’t Work
While most GoFundMe campaigns to cover medical costs are modest, almost a third fail.
26:12
What We’re Learning About Long COVID Symptoms And Their Causes
Experts unpack what we’ve learned about long COVID, what support groups you can join, and how you can help with ongoing research.
14:18
What’s The Role Of Cyber Warfare In Russia’s War With Ukraine?
Russia’s history of cyber antagonism has some surprised that the country has not relied more on cyber attacks since its Ukraine invasion.
7:50
Why Did Ancient Ferocious Cat-Like Creatures Go Extinct?
A combination of factors led to a period known as the “Cat Gap,” a stretch of 6.5 million years where there were no cats or cat-like animals living in North America.
9:36
Why Are Mice The Most Frequently Used Lab Animal?
Despite mice’s genetic similarity to humans, treatments that work in mice often don’t work in humans.
12:12
New Device Helps People With Paralysis Walk Again
Patients with complete lower body paralysis are able to walk, cycle or swim using new spinal cord implants.