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NASA CubeSat Begins Mission to Study Radio Waves in Space
NASA's latest small satellite mission is now in orbit studying how natural and human-made radio waves travel from Earth's surface into space, helping scientists better understand and predict changes in the near‑Earth space environment. The…
BBC Radio Sheffield: Watch Thursday's Football Heaven
Watch Thursday night's edition of BBC Radio Sheffield's Football Heaven, discussing the latest football news. Get in touch by calling 0800 111 4949. The show is on from 18:00-19:00 BST on Thursday, 16 April - or watch or listen again afterwards.
Scott Mills pictured after 'heir' to Radio 2 show announced by insiders
Scott Mills has been snapped out and about with his partner, not long after it was reported that a former colleague is set to take over his Radio 2 show. The 53-year-old was sacked by the BBC earlier this year, shortly before it emerged the…
Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station
For more than 25 years, comedian Dave Chappelle has called the small village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, home. Amna Nawaz traveled there to meet with Chappelle and understand why he's invested millions of dollars into this community, and why he…
Phillies radio broadcasts began 90 years ago
April 14, 1936, was the first live radio broadcast of a Phillies home game. On the 90th anniversary of this very important milestone in club history, let's take a look back at that initial broadcast. Phillies Alumni The first live airing on radio…
The Radio 2 Book Club Award 2026 shortlist in full as Sara Cox names finalists
Broadcaster Sara Cox has officially revealed the shortlist for the inaugural Radio 2 Book Club Award, a brand-new literary prize launched in partnership with The British Book Awards. The announcement marks the first time the station's long-standing…
BBC bosses poised to offer Scott Mills Radio 2 replacement to rightful 'heir
BBC bosses are poised to offer the Radio 2 Breakfast Show job to a familiar voice in the wake of Scott Mills being sacked, it has been claimed. The 53-year-old was axed last month before details emerged of a police investigation launched in 2016…
John Battelle's Search Blog The Island Underground Radio Station
This is a bit of a departure, but I figured I'd let you all know about a piece I wrote that was just published in our local paper. It covers a quirky underground radio station I stumbled across some years back. You can find the online piece here…
Records & Radio | Nothing like news radio networks of old still in existence
A couple follow-ups to my last column and that'll put a wrap on the network radio discussion. But first a Quiz Question: In 1986, a major news magazine had this lady's picture on the front cover. The article called her “The Princess of…
BBC confirms Radio 4 long wave service closure this year
BBC Radio 4 long wave service will close later this year after confirmation of shutdown plans for the 198 frequency. In an update on it's website yesterday, the BBC said listeners will be given at least two months' notice before the service ends…
Radio 2 launches Book Club Award shortlist 2026
The BBC Radio 2 Book Club has unveiled its first award shortlist, with the winner to be named at the British Book Awards in May. Sara Cox revealed the eight shortlisted titles on her weekday Radio 2 Teatime programme, marking the launch of a new…
Green Day gets SiriusXM station two years after Las Vegas radio ban
Green Day is taking over the airwaves with a new radio station that'll provide fans an inside look at their most iconic moments. The East Bay punk group's new SiriusXM channel, Green Day's Idiot Station, is set to feature early Green Day demos…
Why College Radio Matters More Now Than It Has in a Generation
Conventional wisdom might look at today's industry and say: 'radio is dead' and 'streaming is king.' If you're talking Top 40 radio, it's clearly become better at amplifying artists than introducing them. Meanwhile bands seem to go viral out of…
Letters: Why I'll listen to the Warriors play-in game on the radio instead of watching on Amazon
As a Golden State Warriors fan, I am disturbed that I can only watch the (hopefully two) play-in games on Amazon Prime. I have been boycotting Amazon ever since founder Jeff Bezos' willful destruction of an essential news media outlet he owns, the…
Push for more protein provides new markets for Iowa dairy producers - Radio Iowa
The increased demand for protein-rich foods is creating some new opportunities for Iowa dairy producers. Iowa State University Extension Dairy specialist Fred Hall says the use of weight loss drugs is one of the drivers for more milk protein.
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