Research Unplugged
Spring 2007 Season Recaps
Climate change, climate justice:
The ethical, religious, and social justice implications of climate change
A community conversation with a panel of experts
The science is solid. Now it is back to the people and policy makers to decide what to do. More...
Healthy indulgences:
The benefits of chocolate and wine
A conversation with Penny Kris-Etherton
Community members gathered with hopes of hearing that their guilty pleasures may actually be good for them. More...
When black holes collide:
Their echoes in the universe
A conversation with Pablo Laguna
So far we only have indirect evidence of black holes—which is a lot in this business, says Pablo Laguna. More...
Story power!
The impact of children's literature
A conversation with Dan Hade
Stories are incredibly powerful in the lives of all people, says Dan Hade, especially children. More...
Race, schools, and citizenship:
The legacy of Brown vs. Board of Education
A conversation with Cary Fraser
Cary Fraser believes that American education is regressing to the state that it was before the Supreme Court ruling. More...
The stem cell toolbox:
The promise and problems of stem cell research
A conversation with Kent Vrana
Kent Vrana leads a lively conversation about one of today's most emotionally-charged and fiercely-contested bioethical issues. More...
