Granite Geek

Episode 37: New tech could do it all in your home

A New Hampshire company is looking to harness Brayton-powered energy system to heat and cool your home, produce electric and heat water. 

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Episode 36: The battle against antibiotic resistance

Granite Geek discusses a recent conference in which medical stakeholders, state officials and others gathered to tackle antibiotic resistance. 

Episode 35: Science Cafe Concord N.H. returns with genes, forensics and privacy

Access to a growing number of genetic databases, like genealogy sites such as Ancestry and 23 and Me, are helping law enforcement solve criminal cases, sometimes decades-old cold cases. But what does it mean for personal privacy? A panel of experts will take your questions at the next Science Cafe at Makris Lobster House on Sheep Davis Road in Concord on Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. 

Episode 34: Mars on Earth experiment

Granite Geek talks to Concord native Erika Rydberg about her research at Plymouth State University and her upcoming trip to the Mars Desert Research program in Utah. 

Episode 33: Hope in the bug world

Researchers are starting to warn of the "insect apocalypse" but the N.H. state etymologist says it may be too early to panic. 

Episode 32: Mark your calendars for solar eclipse ... in 2024

David Brooks discusses the total solar eclipse those in Northern New Hampshire will be able to view in 2024. 

Episode 31: Road salt correlates to metals in water

Granite Geek covers two topics in one with a look at a recently released study that found that road salt correlates to metals in water. 

Episode 30: The Right to Repair back in N.H. State House

Should companies provide information so that you can alter or repair your appliances yourself? Some say yes, since you bought the item; others say no because you could injure yourself or others.  Granite Geek David Brooks explains the State House showdown.

Episode 29: Science in the State House

David Brooks gives an overview of some of the geeky bills going through the state Legistlature this session. 

Episode 28: Determining toxicity of water pollutants

Determining limits of toxins in the water can be a tricky thing - but important - to do.