Nature

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Growing Gardens Through Summer Heat

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 1:23 p.m.
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Recent years have proven hard on local greenery, with heat waves and damaging storms. But there are steps you can take to ensure a healthy garden, from choosing local plants to well-timed watering.

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Climate Change In Our National Parks (Rebroadcast)

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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The director of the National Park Service joins Kojo to talk about its stewardship mission and what lies ahead for the nation's natural treasures.

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Climate Change In Our National Parks

Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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The director of the National Park Service joins Kojo to talk about its stewardship mission and what lies ahead for the nation's natural treasures.

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Bringing Animals Back From Extinction

Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Scientists may soon be able to bring back certain animals that are extinct. But should they? We explore the science and ethics of de-extinction.

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The Science Behind Good Design

Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 at 12:21 p.m.
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Why are some shapes more pleasing to us than others? And is beautiful design the same as good design? We explore what nature and science have to say.

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Winter Fun With Kids (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Dec 24, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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It's winter break for most kids, and with few outdoor options, many parents worry about cabin fever setting in. We'll help you tap into the indoor and outdoor winter fun around our region.

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Winter Fun With Kids

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's winter break for most kids, and with few outdoor options, many parents worry about cabin fever setting in. We'll help you tap into the indoor and outdoor winter fun around our region.

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Risk, Rising Seas And Regional Coastlines

Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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How local beachfront communities are preparing for the worst, and whether those efforts are enough in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

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Getting Outside This Fall

Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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If you're looking to get outdoors this fall, there are hidden gems around the region to explore. Join us for tips on where to enjoy the great outdoors this season.

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NASA's Mission To Mars

Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 at 1:27 p.m.
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We check in with NASA's newest explorer, Curiosity, and find out what scientists are already learning from the Martian landscape.

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Drought: The Local Impact

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Kojo explores the drought's regional impact on food, and looks at the weather patterns that are creating these damaging conditions.

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Spring Bird Watching With Kenn Kaufman

Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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Every spring, millions of small birds pass through our region on a migratory path from Central and South America to summer homes as far away as Alaska.

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Unconquered Tribes of the Amazon

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012 at 1:19 p.m.
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Journalist and author Scott Wallace chronicles a dangerous expedition to find and protect a tribe known as "The People of the Arrow," among the last survivors of an ancient culture that pre-dates the arrival of Columbus.

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Learning from the Octopus

Thursday, Apr 5, 2012 at 12:22 p.m.
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Marine ecologist Rafe Sagarin tells us what humans can learn from the way octopi, fiddler crabs, marmots and schools of fish react to threats.

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Space 2012

Monday, Jan 2, 2012 at 1:22 p.m.
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Earth-like planets, automated astronauts, the private space race. Exploring the Final Frontier in a post-Shuttle age.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.