Beyond Local

BEYOND LOCAL: The complicated process of aging

A biology professor explains how aging works, why people age differently and what that means for anti-aging interventions

Jul 17, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: How climate change affects the water cycle

A climate science professor explains why the water cycle is intensifying and the impact it could have on our future

Jul 16, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Meet the rhino rays, the highly endangered fishes

Some of the world’s most oddly shaped fish including sawfish and guitarfish

Jul 15, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: A look into astro-tourism

An astronomy professor explains what astro-tourism is, offers tips for aspiring astro-tourists and lists must-see astronomical events

Jul 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Human exposure to wildfires doubles in two decades

A recent research study shows that from 2000 to 2019 the number of people directly exposed to wildfires has more than doubled

Jul 8, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Why U.S. stamps do not feature living figures

Two university professors explain the reasons why American postal stamps tend to have deceased 'heroes' on them

Jul 5, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: An in-depth look into the illegal organ trade

A researcher explains what the organ trade is and why it is such a complex crime

Jul 4, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: The physically demand of being a NASCAR driver

Race car drivers compete in full-body safety gear while sitting in a piping hot car, which puts tremendous strain on the heart

Jul 4, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: Heat domes explained

An atmospheric science professor talks about what causes heat domes to occur, as well as the impacts they can have on humans

Jul 3, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

BEYOND LOCAL: 1.5 million Americans lose Medicaid coverage

Many Americans lost coverage in the spring of 2023 due to the end of pandemic policies and paperwork problems

Jul 2, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >