/tags/wildlife-thursday Wildlife Thursday en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:04:06 GMT /podcast/sundial/2022-07-15/are-computers-getting-too-smart-giant-snails-take-over-and-farewell-to-wlrns-keys-reporter A UM professor working with artificial intelligence discusses the possibility of our computers growing conscious. Also, we look at the giant African land snail for Wildlife Thursday. And we say goodbye to one of our own — SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Keys reporter Nan Klingener is moving on to new adventures. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:04:06 GMT /podcast/sundial/2022-07-15/are-computers-getting-too-smart-giant-snails-take-over-and-farewell-to-wlrns-keys-reporter Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-07-15/are-computers-getting-too-smart-giant-snails-take-over-and-farewell-to-wlrns-keys-reporter A UM professor working with artificial intelligence discusses the possibility of our computers growing conscious. Also, we look at the giant African land snail for Wildlife Thursday. And we say goodbye to one of our own — SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Keys reporter Nan Klingener is moving on to new adventures. Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:03:28 GMT /2022-07-15/are-computers-getting-too-smart-giant-snails-take-over-and-farewell-to-wlrns-keys-reporter Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-07-08/answering-your-questions-about-solar-power-youth-mental-health-wildlife-thursday-iconic-fauna Following up on last week’s solar panel conversation, we continue answering your questions about solar. Plus, federal research shows 1 in 5 young people below 18 years old is struggling with their mental health. And some of Florida’s most iconic wildlife, like alligators and manatees, are welcoming travelers at the airport in Fort Lauderdale in a photo exhibit. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:19:11 GMT /2022-07-08/answering-your-questions-about-solar-power-youth-mental-health-wildlife-thursday-iconic-fauna Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-06-30/the-world-cup-in-miami-questions-on-solar-power-wildlife-thursday-wlrns-environment-reporter Miami Gardens is going to host some World Cup Games in 2026. Plus, solar power is growing in Florida. We answer your questions. Also, it’s Wildlife Thursday and we’re going to look at a few different creatures: some are prickly and some are destructive. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:36:00 GMT /2022-06-30/the-world-cup-in-miami-questions-on-solar-power-wildlife-thursday-wlrns-environment-reporter Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-06-24/colombias-new-president-the-healing-process-in-surfside-wildlife-thursday-florida-panthers Colombia has its first left-wing president. It’s been one year since the tragic condo collapse in Surfside. We’re hearing from locals about the healing process. Plus, for Wildlife Thursday, we’re going to look at one of the most beloved species in the state — the Florida panther. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:30:11 GMT /2022-06-24/colombias-new-president-the-healing-process-in-surfside-wildlife-thursday-florida-panthers Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-06-17/juneteenth-poetry-frost-chopin-festival-wildlife-thursday-iguanas A spoken word, poetry and music festival to commemorate Juneteenth. Plus, a celebration of Chopin. And iguanas are a nuisance in South Florida — we meet a man attempting to minimize the invasive species. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:19:18 GMT /2022-06-17/juneteenth-poetry-frost-chopin-festival-wildlife-thursday-iguanas Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-06-10/affordable-housing-woes-reflecting-on-george-merrick-and-wildlife-thursday-flamingos-in-florida Miami’s public land, meant for affordable housing, helped developers profit. Also, a Black reverend shares his experiences with the complicated legacy left behind by the founder of Coral Gables. Plus, we look at the iconic flamingo. Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:02:18 GMT /2022-06-10/affordable-housing-woes-reflecting-on-george-merrick-and-wildlife-thursday-flamingos-in-florida Caitie Muñoz, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /2022-06-03/latam-news-roundup-fair-food-program-wildlife-thursday-mosquitoes The first round of election results are in for Colombia, and we catch up on other Latin America headlines. Plus, an initiative to try to improve conditions for farmworkers on and off the field. And it’s Wildlife Thursday — we’re talking about those tiny pesky critters we love to hate — mosquitoes. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:22:00 GMT /2022-06-03/latam-news-roundup-fair-food-program-wildlife-thursday-mosquitoes Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz, Daniel Rivero /podcast/sundial/2022-05-27/condo-reform-getting-ready-for-hurricane-season-wildlife-thursday-the-rare-cigar-orchid Governor Ron DeSantis signs condo reform legislation. The forecast for the upcoming hurricane season. Plus, we're talking with a botany professor about a rare and beautiful plant that grows in South Florida – the Cigar Orchid. Fri, 27 May 2022 21:40:36 GMT /podcast/sundial/2022-05-27/condo-reform-getting-ready-for-hurricane-season-wildlife-thursday-the-rare-cigar-orchid Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-05-27/condo-reform-getting-ready-for-hurricane-season-wildlife-thursday-the-rare-cigar-orchid Governor Ron DeSantis signs condo reform legislation. The forecast for the upcoming hurricane season. Plus, we're talking with a botany professor about a rare and beautiful plant that grows in South Florida – the Cigar Orchid. Fri, 27 May 2022 21:40:01 GMT /2022-05-27/condo-reform-getting-ready-for-hurricane-season-wildlife-thursday-the-rare-cigar-orchid Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz