The Sound of Science

WNIJ and NIU STEAM are partnering to create “The Sound of Science,” a weekly series explaining important science, technology, engineering and math concepts using sound. The feature will air at 1:04 p.m. Fridays as a lead-in to Science Friday.Got questions or topic suggestions for the Sound of Science team? Please submit them below!The Sound of Science is made possible by Ken Spears Construction

Episodes

The Sound of Science - 'EV Maintenance 101'

May 30, 2025 • 2 mins

We cruise the WNIJ van into the NIU STEAM garage to get the clean facts, to answer a listener's question, on electric vehicle maintenance.

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The Sound of Science - 'Foretelling the Forecast'

May 23, 2025 • 2 mins

WNIJ & the NIU STEAM duo team-up once again to reveal if it is possible to forecast the weather based on a few simple & seemingly unrelated observations.

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The Sound of Science - 'Essential Leadership Skills for STEAM Professionals'

April 25, 2025 • 2 mins

Recorded at STEAM HQ, by the team themselves, this episode is 100% STEAM-powered and showcases the true power of leadership.

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The Sound of Science - 'At the Intersection of STEAM & Leadership'

April 11, 2025 • 2 mins

Recorded at NIU STEAM HQ, by the team themselves, this episode is 100% STEAM-powered and showcases the true power of inspiration.

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The Sound of Science - 'Leading the Way with the Barb City STEAM Team'

April 4, 2025 • 2 mins

Our NIU STEAM duo, with a +1 to their roster, returns to WNIJ to share a glimpse into the bright future of NIU STEAM, the Barb City Team, and growing big ideas from small opportunities.

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The Sound of Science - 'What to Know When Renting an EV'

March 28, 2025 • 2 mins

NIU STEAM zooms back to the WNIJ studio and parks the fact mobile to discuss what to be aware of when renting an electric vehicle.

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The Sound of Science - 'Forever Chemicals'

March 21, 2025 • 2 mins

NIU STEAM returns to filter fact from fiction about forever chemicals.

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The Sound of Science - 'World Science Education Day'

March 14, 2025 • 2 mins

At the WNIJ studio, NIU STEAM spring into action and instruct us on observing World Science Education Day.

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The Sound of Science - 'Melanin: Nature's Sunglasses'

March 7, 2025 • 2 mins

We put on our sweet shades as NIU STEAM returns to the WNIJ studio to brighten our day with the facts on how the color of our eyes can affect our sensitivity to light.

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The Sound of Science - 'World Engineering Day'

February 28, 2025 • 2 mins

With hardhats, t-squares, and sharp minds, NIU STEAM returns to the WNIJ studio to guide us on World Engineering Day.

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The Sound of Science - 'The Science of Road Salt'

February 21, 2025 • 2 mins

NIU STEAM slides back into the WNIJ studio to thaw out the facts on the functions of road salt.

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The Sound of Science - 'Snow Covered Senses'

February 14, 2025 • 2 mins

NIU STEAM put on their WNIJ mittens and shovel the facts on why our nightly world seems to become illuminated, yet quieter, outside after a snow fall.

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The Sound of Science - 'The Dangers of Fighting Fire with Salt Water'

February 7, 2025 • 2 mins

NIU STEAM is back to fight a five-alarm blaze burning with question marks: Why can't salt water be used to put out forest fires?

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The Sound of Science - 'Nuclear Power Alters Weather: Fact or Fiction?'

January 31, 2025 • 2 mins

The fusion of NIU STEAM and WNIJ goes nuclear as we react to the facts on steam-induced precipitation.

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The Sound of Science - 'Flowing Facts on Water Towers'

January 24, 2025 • 2 mins

This week, NIU STEAM is back in the WNIJ studio with buckets of info on water towers.

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The Sound of Science - 'Thundersnow'

January 17, 2025 • 2 mins

With a flash, NIU STEAM came thundering back to the WNIJ studio to enlighten us on thundersnow.

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The Sound of Science - 'Moon Viewing: Northern vs Southern Hemisphere'

January 10, 2025 • 2 mins

Our NIU STEAM team supreme lugged their telescopes to the WNIJ station to answer a listener's question: "If we can see the Moon in the Northern hemisphere, does it look any different in Australia?"

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The Sound of Science - 'The Science of Speed Limits'

January 3, 2025 • 2 mins

NIU STEAM is on the WNIJ beat to kick off 2025 and they have the rap sheet on how speed limits are dispatched for public vehicles.

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The Sound of Science - 'A New Year, New Resolutions'

December 27, 2024 • 2 mins

Our friends at NIU STEAM visit us one last time, for 2024, to drop some science on New Year's Resolutions and how effective they really are.

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The Sound of Science - 'Gas Stations & the Art of the Slow Pump'

December 20, 2024 • 2 mins

NIU STEAM gas up the WNIJ fact bus and deliver the 411 on the possibility of exhausting a little pain at the pump.

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The Sound of Science

Episodes

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The Sound of Science - 'Essential Leadership Skills for STEAM Professionals'

The Sound of Science - 'At the Intersection of STEAM & Leadership'

The Sound of Science - 'Leading the Way with the Barb City STEAM Team'

The Sound of Science - 'What to Know When Renting an EV'

The Sound of Science - 'Forever Chemicals'

The Sound of Science - 'World Science Education Day'

The Sound of Science - 'Melanin: Nature's Sunglasses'

The Sound of Science - 'World Engineering Day'

The Sound of Science - 'The Science of Road Salt'

The Sound of Science - 'Snow Covered Senses'

The Sound of Science - 'The Dangers of Fighting Fire with Salt Water'

The Sound of Science - 'Nuclear Power Alters Weather: Fact or Fiction?'

The Sound of Science - 'Flowing Facts on Water Towers'

The Sound of Science - 'Thundersnow'

The Sound of Science - 'Moon Viewing: Northern vs Southern Hemisphere'

The Sound of Science - 'The Science of Speed Limits'

The Sound of Science - 'A New Year, New Resolutions'

The Sound of Science - 'Gas Stations & the Art of the Slow Pump'

Popular Podcasts

The Sound of Science - 'EV Maintenance 101'

The Sound of Science - 'Foretelling the Forecast'