RADIO(active) Waves

By: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
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  • Summary

  • Presented by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. For those who just can't get enough of our nuclear history and science resources. The podcast focuses on all things atomic, nuclear, and radioactive and has some interesting surprises from our collections storage. Our aim is to delve into the fascinating world of the "Atomic Age" through the lens of the Museum's collections and connections. The podcast will feature interviews, histories, and insights on topics like the Manhattan project, artifacts from the collection, and the differences between nuclear fact and fiction.
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Episodes
  • Black History Month: Jasper Jeffries Revisited

    Black History Month: Jasper Jeffries Revisited
    Mar 1 2022

    This month's Radio(active) Waves is revisiting a previous subject to  celebrate Black History Month. We have been graciously granted  permission to release this episode using audio from an oral history that Professor Jeffries did in 1987. Join us as we learn more about this  interesting and insightful man in his own words.

    As always please feel free to contact us with comments or questions at info@nuclearmuseum.org
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    43 mins
  • Radithor and the FDA

    Radithor and the FDA
    Jan 22 2022

    Join us this month for an exploration of one of the most notorious American patent medicines of the 20th century. David and Anna discuss the history of Radithor and its role in the development of the Federal Drug Administration.

    The museum's bottle of Radithor: https://www.nuclearmuseum.org/virtual/vex1/69B403CC-14E3-42B5-860A-956464211486.htm

    The museum's Radithor brochure: https://www.nuclearmuseum.org/virtual/vex1/B6BB48D4-70B3-4192-A67F-519989277620.htm

    Please feel free to contact us for any reason at info@nuclearmuseum.org
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    33 mins
  • Interview Series: Dr Milo Schield, Statistical Literacy

    Interview Series: Dr Milo Schield, Statistical Literacy
    Dec 15 2021

    For our December podcast, Radio(active) Waves had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Milo Schield. Dr. Schield is a consultant with the University of New Mexico, has a Ph.D. in Space Physics from Rice University, and is active in the world of academic statistics. Join David and Anna as we learn more about Dr. Schield’s mission within his field. Statistical Literacy can help to answer questions about the way that statistics help (and hinder) us when navigating a modern world filled with data and offers us clues about the way that statistics may have affected the public view of the nuclear industry.

    As always, please feel free to contact us at info@nuclearmuseum.org
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    46 mins

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