Rose Eveleth
Rose Eveleth never knows how to describe herself in these bios, but she likes bugs, fish, birds, riding bikes and tromping around in mud. A convert from the lab bench, she's been drawn to radio by quirky stories, interesting sounds, and the number of buttons she gets to push on the sound board. She's currently trying to find someone to take her SCUBA diving in the Hudson River, and is obsessed with the sounds koalas make (seriously, listen).
Shows
Spiders, Disgust and Fear (Nov. 13, 2012)
What has eight legs and (often) eight eyes? Laura Geggel reports on the American Museum of Natural History's Spider's Alive! exhibit. Reporter Rose Eveleth talks about disgust and Katie Hiler investigates fear after watching Fearless Felix's 24-mile jump.
Scorpions, phantom vibrations, food deserts and fostering (May 22, 2012)
Jon Chang talks to a scorpion expert about venom, Rose Eveleth discusses cell phone phantom vibrations, Kate Yandell tells us about food deserts (no, not desserts) and Laura Geggel shares how foster parents are helping animal shelters.
Music
A while ago, we realized that everyone on The Doppler Effect plays an instrument. We've got two cellos, a violin, a viola and a trombone. This week we invited some of those instruments into the studio (thankfully, Rose left her trombone at home) and talked about the science behind music. Bonus: you get to meet a new host - Bez!
fMRI's, Exoplanets, Pizza
This week we've got a grab bag here at the Doppler Effect. First we hear from our newest Doppler Effecter... Doppler Effectorite... Doppler Effectee... er... our newest host: Jon Chang. He tells us about how scientists are using fMRI's to study jazz. Then, Chuck Furlong takes us on a trip waaaaay out to a potential exoplanet. And finally, Colm explains to Rose why she folds her pizza like that. (hint: it's physics!)
Earthquake Lights, Music
Lights, camera, earthquake? Rose looks at some weird lights that happen around earthquakes. Then Rose and Colm bring you some music about science.
Mysteries, Space, Coffee
We start with an interview about what science doesn't know, move on to some eerie space sounds, and finish with the most expensive cup of coffee in the world. Listen here.
Goats, Lights, Sounds
This week, we hear about baby goats, a mysterious planetary light, and Rose rambles about science sounds.Listen here.
WSF Preview
The Doppler Effect team gears up for this year's World Science Festival, and takes a look back at festivals past. Listen here.
The Brain
Braaaiiiiinsss. We have them, and they're really complicated. This week, Chuck and I take a peek into a few of its crevices. First, we go on a field trip to SUNY Stony Brook, to visit Alfredo Fontanini's lab and listen to some rat sounds. Then Chuck tries to figure out what's going on in the brain during an orgasm. To wrap up, I cool things off with some sensory hallucinations. In between you get to listen to Pinky and Brain teach you about brains, and meet our newest reporter, Colm Kelleher.
Listen here.
Listen here.
A Mixer
This week the team at The Doppler Effect affectionately assembled a mix tape for you. You know, the kind where none of the songs are really related to any of the other songs, but since they come from someone you like you pretend not to notice. You like us, right?
So this week's medley includes the answers to some truly monumental questions we know you've been dying to know the answers to. Will Sarah find someone to fix her Zune? What makes a chant chantable? Does where you vote change how you vote? Sarah, Rose and Chuck have your answers.
Listen here.
So this week's medley includes the answers to some truly monumental questions we know you've been dying to know the answers to. Will Sarah find someone to fix her Zune? What makes a chant chantable? Does where you vote change how you vote? Sarah, Rose and Chuck have your answers.
Listen here.
Sounds
It seems obvious, but at the Doppler Effect we're kind of obsessed with the way things sound. Since it's the end of the semester, and we're tired, we decided to give in and do a show about them. You'll hear us explain what the Doppler Effect actually means, how cochlear implants work, and what noise pollution might mean for you. In between you'll hear me ramble about some of my favorite sounds.
Listen here.
Listen here.
Oceans
Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. That poem doesn't really have anything to do with this week's show, but it is set on the ocean, which is our theme! Forgive me, I'm running out of brain power for the day.
Anyway, Sarah and I have your stories for this week. Sarah went to the aquarium, saw some cow nosed rays, and tells us about dolphin populations. I went the paranoia route and talked to someone who researches all the different marine microbes that can kill you, or at least make you pretty sick for a few days. In between we talk about mola molas.
Enjoy!
Anyway, Sarah and I have your stories for this week. Sarah went to the aquarium, saw some cow nosed rays, and tells us about dolphin populations. I went the paranoia route and talked to someone who researches all the different marine microbes that can kill you, or at least make you pretty sick for a few days. In between we talk about mola molas.
Enjoy!
Chances are, you use some kind of Google product. Whether it's a phone, a browser, or just plain old boolean searching, Google is all over the place. The Doppler Effect team took a closer look at the company, and what they've been up to recently.
Listen here.
Listen here.
Microbes
This week on The Doppler Effect, we sweated the small stuff: microbes. Sarah takes us to the murky depths of the vaginal microbiome. Boris tells us about the viral benefits of kissing (OK we know viruses aren't microbes, but they are small!). Rose tells us why we think those last two things are disgusting.
Listen here!
Listen here!
All the in the Box
What do amphibian breeding centers and emergency housing have in common? Both can be made from unused shipping containers, the theme of this week's show. Rose and Sarah tell us about these uses for all those shipping containers you see sitting idle at ports all over the world. But how many extra containers are there really? Katie talks to someone who says that actually, there's no excess at all.
Listen here!
Listen here!
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall is one of the coolest people on the planet. That is a fact. Chuck and Boris went to a science fair to talk to some young scientists. They also attended a talk by Goodall, and I recite her biography from memory.
Listen up!
Listen up!
Valentine's Day
Chuck Furlong brings up one of the most sensitive subjects for men: are you too short? He also talks about oxytocin and sexy times. Then, Rose Eveleth takes on a common problem for the ladies: cat-calling. The short answer: no it's not romantic. Not even on Valentine's Day. Listen here.
Bat Week
Our latest show just went on the air tonight, and in case you missed it, here's a teaser:
1. Rose messes up the intro so it sounds really weird and garbly. Sorry.
2. The hosts discuss a common bat misconception: are they blind or not?
3. Chuck takes us "to the bat cave!!"
4. We hear about fellating bats (seriously).
5. Rose reminds you that bats are ADORABLE.
6. Does corking a bat make it better?
7. Boris tells us more about baseball bats.
8. The boys get excited about batman.
Somewhere in there is a rap, a grappling hook and mascara. How is that possible, you ask? Just listen!
1. Rose messes up the intro so it sounds really weird and garbly. Sorry.
2. The hosts discuss a common bat misconception: are they blind or not?
3. Chuck takes us "to the bat cave!!"
4. We hear about fellating bats (seriously).
5. Rose reminds you that bats are ADORABLE.
6. Does corking a bat make it better?
7. Boris tells us more about baseball bats.
8. The boys get excited about batman.
Somewhere in there is a rap, a grappling hook and mascara. How is that possible, you ask? Just listen!
New Beginnings
Learn about black holes, particle colliders and popsicles - and meet the new hosts while you're at it! Check it out here.
