/tags/npr-series-summer-science NPR Series: Summer Science en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT /science/2016-05-23/where-can-you-have-fun-and-do-science-in-colorado-heres-a-few-suggestions With warm weather approaching, many scientific and conservation organizations in Northern Colorado are appealing to volunteers to help with data… Mon, 23 May 2016 11:00:00 GMT /science/2016-05-23/where-can-you-have-fun-and-do-science-in-colorado-heres-a-few-suggestions Ann Marie Awad /npr-news/2012-08-13/summer-science-whats-a-meteor-shower What causes the bright streaks in the night sky when we see shooting stars? Science correspondent Joe Palca ventured down to Venice Beach to demonstrate how meteor showers work. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:31:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-13/summer-science-whats-a-meteor-shower Joe Palca /npr-news/2012-07-03/when-ice-cream-attacks-the-mystery-of-brain-freeze Drink that Slurpee too fast, and you risk an attack of "brain freeze." Scientists are fascinated by the headaches caused by consuming cold things. But alas, they still don't know where ice cream headaches come from. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-07-03/when-ice-cream-attacks-the-mystery-of-brain-freeze Joe Palca /npr-news/2012-06-12/summer-science-the-perfectly-toasted-marshmallow It's the epic quest of campers everywhere: How do you toast that marshmallow just right? As part of our Summer Science series, NPR turned to a fire engineer for some professional guidance. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:08:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-06-12/summer-science-the-perfectly-toasted-marshmallow Joe Palca /npr-news/2012-06-04/summer-science-how-to-build-a-campfire Summer living is supposed to be easy — school is out, the days are long, the traffic eases. But it's not all diving boards and lemonade: Summer can throw us some curveballs, too. NPR kicks off its Summer Science series with tips from a fire scientist on how to build the perfect campfire. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:42:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-06-04/summer-science-how-to-build-a-campfire Joe Palca /2012-05-28/summer-science-an-introduction David Greene speaks with NPR's Joe Palca about Morning Edition's upcoming series, "Summer Science." Mon, 28 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT /2012-05-28/summer-science-an-introduction