John Dankosky

WNPR Hartford

John Dankosky is the host of "Where We Live" and news director at WNPR Hartford.

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The Cat’s Meow, Chumash Marine Sanctuary, EV Tires

Friday, July 28, 2023

How cats ended up in our living rooms and communicating with us. Plus, some EV tires wear out quickly. And, an area off the central coast of California may soon be protected.

Kākāpō Conservation, NYC Parrots, One Year After the Dobbs Decision

Friday, July 28, 2023

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state abortion bans are shifting reproductive healthcare. Plus, the kākāpō returns to New Zealand. And, parrots in Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery.

How Does The Brain Control Your Every Move?

Friday, July 21, 2023

The connections between the brain and the body are complex—we’ll dive in. Plus, astronomers spot a white dwarf star that appears to be made of hydrogen on one side, helium on another.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

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What To Know Before You Go See ‘Oppenheimer’.

Friday, July 21, 2023

On the big screen, movie goers will be faced with the United States’ contentious nuclear history and the ethical quandaries of science.

Anesthesia 101, Carbon-Sequestering Poplars, Period Book

Friday, April 21, 2023

Welcome to our crash course in the basics of anesthesia. Plus, half the world menstruates. So why does it still feel taboo to discuss? 

The Alpha Wolf Myth, Cherokee Nation Seeds, History of Gender Affirming Care

Friday, April 21, 2023

Despite being debunked, the idea of the social "alpha wolf" persists. Plus, understanding the origins of trans medical guidelines as states move to ban gender-affirming care. 

AI And Hip Hop, Self-Planting Seeds, Abortion Pill Facing Restrictions

Friday, February 24, 2023

Rapper and academic Sammus breaks down the intersections between hip-hop and artificial intelligence. Plus, an upcoming ruling in Texas could restrict access to an abortion pill.

“All That Breathes," Repatriating Native American Remains, Benjamin Banneker

Friday, February 24, 2023

After a policy that instructed institutions to return Native American remains, many still need to. Plus, the brilliance of Benjamin Benneker, a Black scientist from the 1700s.

Asking For Help, PFAS Chemicals, Plastics Recycling, Depression Book.

Friday, October 21, 2022

Research shows people are often quite willing to help others. Plus, a possible Achilles heel for troublesome PFAS chemicals. And, an author finds humor in the nuances of depression.

New Alzheimer’s Drug, Bangladeshi Water Machine, Recording Earth’s Sounds

Friday, September 30, 2022

How Bangladeshi farmers found a way to save massive amounts of water. Plus, a soundscape artist’s entire collection of work is going to the Library of Congress.

DART Asteroid Mission, Rescue Robots, Raccoon Vaccination, Medical Marijuana and

Friday, September 30, 2022

How (and why) NASA successfully caused a collision between a small spacecraft and an asteroid. Plus, how do you vaccinate a wild raccoon for rabies? Hint: Fish-flavored candy.

Race And Medicine, Salmon Recovery, Emergency Mushroom ID

Friday, June 10, 2022

Race is often conflated with biology in medicine. A more nuanced approach is emerging: using culturally competent care in treatment. Plus, how a Facebook group identifies mushrooms.

Cephalopod Wonders, Jumping Worms, Early Plastic Surgery

Friday, June 10, 2022

Dive into the fancy tricks and ineffable weirdness of cephalopods. Plus, a new book explores the surprising roots of facial reconstruction surgery—the battlefields of World War I.

SIDS Research, Period Tracking Apps, Women And Girls In Science

Friday, May 27, 2022

Period tracking apps data may be used in court if abortion protections are overturned. Plus, a new children’s book about female researchers and the obstacles they have overcome.

Gun Violence, Baby Formula, Monkeypox, Milk Banking, Wondrous Sharks

Friday, May 27, 2022

In this hour, we dive into the wonderful world of sharks. Plus, a primer on monkeypox. And feeding babies, from baby formula to milk banking. 

Ukraine And The Energy Market, More West Nile Virus, Bird Flu, 5,000 Exoplanets

Friday, March 25, 2022

Rain and drought are predicted to create better conditions for mosquitoes to spread the West Nile virus across the U.S. Plus, astronomers logged 5,000 exoplanets.

Why Vampire Bats Drink Blood, Ethics Checks On Brain Research, Cicada Exhibit

Friday, March 25, 2022

How losing genes allowed vampire bats to gain bloodsucking superpowers. Plus, what ethical controls are needed to guide groundbreaking research on the human brain?

Bridge Infrastructure, Cat Gap, Lab Mice, Power Of The Dog, Mars Book Club

Friday, February 25, 2022

Blast off to Mars with us for this spring’s SciFri Book Club! Plus, exploring the 6 million years of no feline-like animals. And why are mice the most frequently used lab animal?

Eye Implant Ethics, Sled Dogs, Tranquility Sound Scapes

Friday, February 25, 2022

A medical device startup ends support for its bionic eye implants—and blind patients who use them have to figure out what’s next. And human activity is erasing the natural soundscape.