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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 52 MIN

What's A Rain Bomb? (And Should I Be Worried?)

from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News

First, we dive into the science of oil extraction with geoscientist Robert Buchwaldt.Next, Edgar visits Quincy Gas, where he speaks with owner Harvey Kertzman and violist Caroline Leguia about the new tunes you can hear at the station.Finally, ahead of the new NOVA documentary Rain Bombs airing tonight at 9 p.m.,  we’re joined by storm chaser Mike Olbinski and Colorado State University atmospheric science professor Sue van den Heever.

First, we dive into the science of oil extraction with geoscientist Robert Buchwaldt. Next, Edgar visits Quincy Gas, where he speaks with owner Harvey Kertzman and violist Caroline Leguia about the new tunes you can hear at the station. Finally, ahead of the new NOVA documentary Rain Bombs airing tonight at 9 p.m.,  we’re joined by storm chaser Mike Olbinski and Colorado State University atmospheric science professor Sue van den Heever.

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First, we dive into the science of oil extraction with geoscientist Robert Buchwaldt.Next, Edgar visits Quincy Gas, where he speaks with owner Harvey Kertzman and violist Caroline Leguia about the new tunes you can hear at the station.Finally, ahead...

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