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Science Brew
by Luis Chavarria - Astronomer
Where science meets storytelling in a warm, relaxed setting. I’m Luis Chavarría, an astronomer from Chile, and in each episode I sit down with a guest to explore the wonders of science — from the cosmos to the everyday — and the human stories behind the research. Whether you’re a seasoned science fan or just curious about the world, pour yourself a cup and join us for thoughtful, engaging conversations that make science feel like home.
Episodes
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Supernovas from Asheville!
In this episode of Science Brew, we sit down with Dr. Travis Court, UNC Asheville’s newest lecturer in Astronomy and a researcher specializing in Type Ia supernova remnants. Together, we explore what happens when stars explode, how these cosmic blasts help us measure distances across the…
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Solution-based Ecology
In this episode of Science Brew on Asheville FM, we sit down with Professor Ashley Case, an award-winning educator from UNCA’s Environmental Science department, to explore how sustainability, social justice, and community resilience intersect here in Asheville. From reducing waste to hands-on...
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Restoring Nature
In this episode of Science Brew on Asheville FM, I sit down with the UNCA Professor Edward Schwartzman to explorehow restoring nature can help both here on Earth and maybe even one day on Mars. We dive into the role of native plants in Asheville, showing how their roots stabilize riverbanks and...
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Naming the Universe
In this episode of Science Brew, Dr. Stephen Case, historian of science and director of the Honors Program at Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois, takes us on a journey through the astronomical and political drama of the 18th and 19th centuries. We explored the intense rivalry between England...
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The Vera Rubin Telescope
The Vera Rubin Observatory has officially begun operations in Chile, and it's poised to transform our understanding of the universe. To explore what makes this observatory so groundbreaking, we sat down with Dr. Britt Lundgren, astronomer and professor at UNC Asheville. In this episode, we talk...
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Snakes are surprising!
In this episode, I have a lively chat with Dr. Steve Heulett, the Dean of Arts & Sciences at A-B Tech, about the fascinating world of snakes. These often misunderstood critters are truly amazing! We slither into their crucial role in the ecosystem, reveal their sneaky hunting techniques, and…
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Losing the Night: How Light Pollution Affects Us All
In this first episode of Science Brew, we shine a light on... well, light! Light pollution may seem like a modern convenience, but its impacts reach far beyond the glare. From disoriented moths and migratory birds to sea turtles that lose their way — and even disrupted human sleep — excessive...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Where science meets storytelling in a warm, relaxed setting. I’m Luis Chavarría, an astronomer from Chile, and in each episode I sit down with a guest to explore the wonders of science — from the cosmos to the everyday — and the human stories behind the research. Whether you’re a seasoned science fan or just curious about the world, pour yourself a cup and join us for thoughtful, engaging conversations that make science feel like home.
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Luis Chavarria - Astronomer
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Where science meets storytelling in a warm, relaxed setting. I’m Luis Chavarría, an astronomer from Chile, and in each episode I sit down with a guest to explore the wonders of science — from the cosmos to the everyday — and the human stories behind the research. Whether you’re a seasoned science...
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Science Brew is created and hosted by Luis Chavarria - Astronomer.
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