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Nov 21, 2024
The Fool Killer Submarine
95 years ago, a primitive submarine was raised from the bottom of the Chicago River. We explore this little-known Chicago mystery.
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The Fool Killer Submarine
Nov 21, 2024
Social Networking
Could there be a delay in the upcoming digital TV transition? Christian Farr joins us once again to talk about the possibility of a delay and he will also answer more of your DTV questions.
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Social Networking
Nov 21, 2024
A Century of Bird Watching
Traveling the state of Illinois has resulted in the most comprehensive survey yet on the birds of Illinois. We talk to a leading ornithologist about 100 years of change among the state's feathered residents.
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A Century of Bird Watching
Nov 21, 2024
Eliza Fournier
Eliza Fournier is here from the Chicago Botanic Garden with tips on how to spice up your garden beds and keep the beauty blooming throughout the year.
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Eliza Fournier
Nov 21, 2024
Joshua Foer
We talk with CTA president Forrest Claypool about how the transit agency will benefit from Mayor Emanuel's infrastructure announcement, and then we continue our look at Bus Rapid Transit in Mexico City and how Chicago will try its own BRT pilot program.
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Joshua Foer
Nov 21, 2024
Des Plaines River Flooding
The Des Plaines River is expected to reach record levels today. Paris Schutz has the latest.
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Des Plaines River Flooding
Nov 21, 2024
Tom Skilling on City's Record Lows
WGN's Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling talks about the city’s record low temperatures, and what we can expect over the next few days.
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Tom Skilling on City's Record Lows
Nov 21, 2024
Ending the Gender Bias in Research
A team of cave-diving scientists recently announced the discovery of a near-complete skeleton of a teenage girl in an underwater cave on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Northwestern professor Patricia A. Beddows was a member of the team and joins us to discuss the find. 
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Ending the Gender Bias in Research
Nov 21, 2024
Bitter Cold, Snow for Chicago Area
We revisit our conversation with the scientists behind the discovery of Spinosaurus, the largest predatory dinosaur ever found.
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Bitter Cold, Snow for Chicago Area
Nov 21, 2024
Conservative Voices on Climate Change
Once thought impossible, new research suggests people can learn perfect pitch. University of Chicago paleontologist and science explainer extraordinaire Neil Shubin is back to discuss that, the unique way trap-jaw ants avoid predators, “virgin births” in sawfish, and the shrinking of Mount Everest.
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Conservative Voices on Climate Change
Nov 21, 2024
Rare Plants Take Root, Bloom in Chicago This Summer
Lurking in the still waters of the Montrose Beach Dunes is a plant unlike its neighbors. The small, carnivorous plant found earlier this month is not easy to spot, but its discovery marks the first of its kind in the area. 
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Rare Plants Take Root, Bloom in Chicago This Summer
Nov 21, 2024
Storm That Slugged South, Midwest Brings Misery to Northeast
More than a foot of snow fell in parts of Pennsylvania, New York and New England on Friday but it was freezing rain and ice, accompanied by plummeting temperatures, that threatened to cause the biggest problems for travel and electric service before the storm blows out to sea late Friday and Saturday.
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Storm That Slugged South, Midwest Brings Misery to Northeast
Nov 21, 2024
‘It’s Now or Never’ To Halt the Worst of Climate Change: New U.N. Report
According to the latest report on climate change, we’re still not doing enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions. There’s a way forward, but action can’t wait, scientists say.
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‘It’s Now or Never’ To Halt the Worst of Climate Change: New U.N. Report
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