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Science Distilled

Approachable cutting-edge science

Science Distilled, the lecture series created by Desert Research Institute (DRI) and The Discovery, makes cutting-edge science approachable through presentations on current and curious topics, held at hip locations in a social atmosphere. Started in 2016, Science Distilled speakers have covered topics ranging from genetics, to the air we breathe, to personal energy independence.

2020 Science Distilled events:

Science Distilled: Cannabis & Air Pollution
Wed
08
Jan

Cannabis and air pollution

Science Distilled: Extreme weather alerts
Wed
04
Mar

”I’ll believe it when I see it.”

Science Distilled: Designing urban resilience
Wed
03
Jun

Designing urban resilience

Science Distilled, September 6, 2020
Wed
16
Sep

Sustainable transport and 50 years of Earth Day

Science Distilled 10-28-20
Wed
28
Oct

Using technology to overcome the challenges of 2020

Science Distilled Podcast

Science Distilled podcast

KUNR’s Science Distilled podcast, inspired by the lecture series, is perfect for science nerds and novices alike. Topics covered range from life with robots, to astrobiology, to the air we breathe. You’ll hear in-depth conversations with scientists doing the research and learn how that research impacts you and the world around us.

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