Dr. Peter Ungar, an anthropologist at the University of Arkansas, discusses how he looks at teeth to determine the diets of our ancestors and how what we and other animals eat today affects our pearly whites. He is also the author of Teeth: A Very Short Introduction published by Oxford University Press.
Ozarks At Large
The Oklahoma Department of Health has confirmed the state's first death due to Heartland virus—a new tick-borne illness discovered in the mid-South. So far no cases have been documented in Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich spoke with an Oklahoma epidemiologist to find out the status of the virus and how to avoid be bitten.
Ahead on Ozarks, the U.S. Geological Survey is investigating an increase of tremors in Oklahoma, and Adam Posnak uses African-inspired religions' and cultures' images for his pottery. His latest exhibit opens this week in Fayetteville.
Earthquakes in Oklahoma have dramatically increased since last autumn, likely linked to gas and oil development the U.S. Geological Survey says. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, larger quakes there could shake western Arkansas. We hear from both the director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey in Norman and an Arkansas seismologist. We talk with the author of the local children’s book which mimics a classic tale with Fayetteville icons.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the cajun-zydeco group, Snake Eyes and the Bug Band, will perform this afternoon at the Fayetteville Public Library' we hear a conversation and a song from the band, and it's sort of like soccer but on horseback: polo in Bentonville. Plus, we celebrate the horse in our Sunday Morning Montage.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
Ahead on Ozarks, can e-cigarettes help smokers reduce their nicotine consumption? More than 20 vapor shops have recently opened in northwest Arkansas alone. We take a look at the phenomenon, and Johnathan Story talks about his upcoming concert in Fayetteville, and sits down at the Mary Rumsey Baker Steinway piano in our studio.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
For today, Becca has an idea for being in the arts, instead of just appreciating them.
For this week's collaboration with ozarksunbound.com, Christopher Spencer and Kyle Kellams talk to Peter lane from Walton Arts Center.
More from our conversation can be heard here.
"Rubrick" by Philip Glass
Arkansas has been selected as one of three states to launch a new program called the "National Energy Corps" to promote sustainable energy consumption and education, foster community sustainability and help to mitigate the effects of global climate change. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Want to work for Energy Corp? The project is hosting a jobs fair this Saturday, Sept. 18th from 10am to noon at the Fayetteville Public Library. For details contact Mellissa Terry at 575-1385 or energycorps.org.
"Wail" by George Shearing
Sunday afternoon a public discussion about Islam is scheduled at the Faytteville Public Library. We talk to three organizers about what questions they think the public attending might ask.
More about Sunday's forum can be heard by clicking here.
This weekend many artists around Mountain View will open their studios so we can see what's inside. In advance of the self-gudied tour, we conducted a phone tour of some of the studios.
