The Curiosity Squad

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Tune in Mondays on HD1 at 4 p.m – repeated Saturday at 3pm on HD3. for The Curiosity Squad with your host Alex Hall! Discover the latest science, tech, and curious happenings across North Alabama, through on-location stories, in-studio interviews, and special segments from local partners. Regular Features include Geek Out Locally and the Sky and Space Update which are updated weekly. Spark your curiosity and fuel your next ‘water cooler’, classroom, or dinner table conversati

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Episodes 46

The Curiosity Squad Episode 46 - World Photography Day, Plant Science and UNA's Planetarium
12d ago · 41:00
This week we recognize world photography day by talking about the history of photography and modern equipment and ideas. We also hear about two local science stories - a major plant science NSF grant and a major upgrade to a 1960's university planetarium. (photo credit, Chris Baker) For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-46-world-photography-day-plant-science-and-unas-planetarium/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 45 - The sassafras, research involving dust, and Gamma Ray Bursts
19d ago · 41:00
This week host Alex Hall finds out about the sassafras from forager Casey Lanier. She also meets two international research students in the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research at UAH who have been looking at dust in very different cosmic locations. Finally we have time to air a longer version of the interview done with Sarah Dalessi about some of the universe's most violent events. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-45-the-sassafras-research-involving-dust-and-gamma-ray-bursts/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 44 - Dandelions in Space, The Sumac and Plastic Modeling
26d ago · 41:00
This week on the Curiosity Squad, host Alex Hall talks with forager Casey Lanier about the Sumac, plastic modeler Tom Clark about an upcoming show, and researcher Israel Scott about his project to explore the potential of the humble dandelion. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-44-dandelions-in-space-the-sumac-and-plastic-modeling/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 43 - CanSat, Concussions and Rockets
1mo ago · 40:59
This week, Curiosity Squad host Alex Hall meets three teams of students from the University of Alabama in Huntsville who competed in the international CanSat competition. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-43-cansat-concussions-and-rockets/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 42 - How the Moon Landing changed Huntsville
1mo ago · 43:59
To commemorate the Apollo 11 landing on the moon, host Alex Hall explores four different 'spin offs' - the houses that were built, the test facilities that dominated a skyline, the rocket team clubhouse and, most importantly, the incredible community that continues today. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-42-how-the-moon-landing-changed-huntsville/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 41 - Discovery of the Demon Cavefish, Joint Pain and Criminology
1mo ago · 43:59
This week host Alex Hall learns about the serendipitous discovery of the Demon Cavefish, hears about a new technology that could help heal joints after injury and revisits her curiosity about the science of Criminology. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-41-discovery-of-the-demon-cavefish-joint-pain-and-criminology/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 40 - STEAMfest, RocketCity SpaceFest and Unusual Plants
1mo ago · 43:59
This week we have updates from STEAMfest and the Rocket City Space Fest and then we have a special treat - Alex Hall hands the reins to Katy Ganaway and Marsha Arends for a preview of their new show - Let's Get Weird with Katy and Marsha launching July 27. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-40-steamfest-rocketcity-spacefest-and-unusual-plants/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 39 - Exploring new forms of rocketry and propulsion
2mo ago · 44:00
This week host Alex Hall takes up the invitation to go and visit the UAH Propulsion Research Center to learn about the history and the future of propulsion. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-39-exploring-new-forms-of-rocketry-and-propulsion/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 38 - Solstice, Clinical Trials, Lunar Impacts
2mo ago · 44:00
In this episode of the Curiosity Squad we're getting the facts on clinical trials, learning about a new archaeological discovery near Stonehenge and finding out how we'll watch out for space debris when we're building moon bases! (Image courtesy Von Braun Astronomical Society shows all the satellite trails and a few meteors captured on one night on May 12 2026 by their global meteor network all sky camera. ) For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-38-solstice-clinical-trials-lunar-impacts/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 37 - Science of Sport
2mo ago · 44:00
With sporting events in the news this week, the Curiosity Squad revisits three amazing interviews covering the science of curling, disc golf and rowing. All three sports are far more complex than the talented athletes make them look! For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-37-science-of-sport/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 36 - Dragonfly Mission, Drought, Wild Plums and Summer Gardening
2mo ago · 44:00
What's with all that recent heavy rain? Host Alex Hall learns about flash drought. She also explores wild plums, summer gardens and finds out about the amazing NASA DragonFly mission to Titan. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-36-dragonfly-mission-drought-wild-plums-and-summer-gardening/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 35 - Conservation and the Paint Rock River
2mo ago · 44:01
Join host Alex Hall as she joins the Nature Conservancy on a trip to learn about one of the most treasured watersheds of Alabama and explores the work being done to restore, improve, and conserve it. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-35-conservation-and-the-paint-rock-river/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 34 - Osiris Rex, UAP's and Black Cherry trees.
3mo ago · 44:00
This week Alex Hall learns all about the amazing Osiris Rex mission to retrieve a sample from an asteroid, a time when people in Huntsville saw a light in the sky that they hadn't been behind launching, and learns about the connection between black cherry trees and cough syrup. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-34-osiris-rex-uaps-and-black-cherry-trees/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 33 - Waterworks, Geocaching, Communications and Foraging
3mo ago · 44:01
This week's episode draws from some fun activities to do now that school is out, and also checks in with our local foraging expert. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-33-waterworks-geocaching-communications-and-foraging/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 32 - An Archaeological Dig!
3mo ago · 44:00
Alex Hall follows up with UAH Archaeologist Ben Hoksbergen and his students who have been digging on campus in an effort to pinpoint the location of dwellings related to a plantation that once occupied the site. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-32-an-archaeological-dig/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 31 - The Huntsville PopCulture Expo
3mo ago · 43:59
May the Fourth be with you! Alex Hall explores the Huntsville PopCulture Expo, held last month at the Von Braun Center and brings you stories, thoughts and the unexpected. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-32-the-huntsville-popculture-expo/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 30 - Pigs, Rain, Foraging and Birding
4mo ago · 44:00
A collection of curious 'earthy' topics this week for a belated recognition of Earth Day. Host Alex Hall talks about raising pigs, measuring rain, using pine trees and recaps our prior feature on identifying birds. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-30-pigs-rain-foraging-and-birding/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 29 - DNA Day!
4mo ago · 44:00
DNA Day is celebrated on April 25th each year. Learn all about why, and about what innovations happening right here in North Alabama have resulted from our ability to sequence the genome. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-29-dna-day/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 28 - FIRST Robotics and The Human Exploration Rover Challenge
4mo ago · 43:59
This week join host Alex Hall for a look into two major STEM competitions held here in the Rocket City last week - the First Robotics Competition and NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge, a 32 year old moon buggy contest. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-28-first-robotics-and-the-human-exploration-rover-challenge/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 27 - Religion and Crime, Zoo Lovers Day, Redstone Archeaology
4mo ago · 44:01
This week on the Curiosity Squad we learn what's happening with the project to build a zoo in North Alabama. We also dig into the relationship between crime and religion, discover the black locust tree and re-visit the fascinating story of archaeology at the Redstone Arsenal. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-27-religion-and-crime-zoo-lovers-day-redstone-archeaology/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 26 - The Artemis II mission.
5mo ago · 44:01
As Artemis II sits on the launch pad, we revisit the show we recorded earlier this year to learn about all the local contributions to this historic space mission. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-26-the-artemis-ii-mission/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 25 - Water, School Composting, Recycling and the Equinox
5mo ago · 44:01
For this episode of the Curiosity Squad, host Alex Hall discovers an environmental education center, learns about how toddlers are composting waste and enjoys the spring equinox. We also revisit our feature on glass recycling. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-25-water-school-composting-recycling-and-the-equinox/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 24 - The Business of Space and Space Situational Awareness, Redbuds and Spring Gardening.
5mo ago · 44:00
This week we have a show in two parts - earth and sky! Enjoy interviews from the recent Business of Space Conference as well as some pointers for spring foraging and gardening. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-24-the-business-of-space-and-space-situational-awareness-redbuds-and-spring-gardening/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 23 - The North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair
5mo ago · 44:00
This week Curiosity Squad host Alex Hall visits the North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Over 140 students competed for dozens of prizes from local organizations as well as state and national entities. Enjoy all the atmosphere and hear about their projects! For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-23-the-north-alabama-regional-science-and-engineering-fair/
The Curiosity Squad Episode 22 - Science of Curling, Alabama Archaeology, White Oaks and more!
6mo ago · 44:00
In this episode of the Curiosity Squad, host Alex Hall learns why we still don't really understand why a curling stone, well, curls. We also talk archaeology, learn about the white oak and catch up with the North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/the-curiosity-squad-episode-22-science-of-curling-alabama-archaeology-white-oaks-and-more/

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