Annette Heist is an audio producer and editor based near Philadelphia, PA. She is also a former senior producer for Science Friday.
Meet the Brains Behind ‘Bones’
Forensic anthropologist and writer Kathy Reichs talks about her new novel “Bones Are Forever” and her ongoing work on the TV crime-fighting series “Bones.”
‘Carbon Nation’ Tackles Climate Change, By Ignoring It
‘Carbon Nation’ bills itself as a ‘climate change solutions movie, that doesn’t even care if you believe in climate change.’
David Eagleman Gets Inside Our Heads
Neuroscientist David Eagleman exposes our unconscious minds in his latest book Incognito.
Bones, Books, and Bell Jars
In her new book, Bones Books and Bell Jars, physician and photographer Andrea Baldeck documents the collection of medical texts, instruments, and specimens at Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum.
Losing Control In The Movies
A scientist stars as the main character in a new romantic comedy.
Why Vinyl Sounds Better Than CD, Or Not
Two experts explain the audio science behind the music.
Notes From A Former ‘Guitar Zero’
Why it’s not too late to learn how to play a musical instrument.
Can Dogs Smell Cancer?
A new study says a dog did better than conventional tests in identifying patients with cancer.
The Cheese Chronicles
Author and cheese expert Liz Thorpe explains the science of cheesemaking.
Chile Peppers
In this segment, live from Tucson, Arizona, we’ll take a scientific look at the chile pepper, from the chemistry and biology of a pepper’s burn, to the psychology of why some people like it hot. Grab some salsa and listen in!