Published Jan 10, 2025

Meet Flora Lichtman | Los Angeles Wildfires Stoked By Santa Ana Winds

Explore science journalism with Flora Lichtman as she returns to Science Friday, delving into her journey and creative projects, while uncovering the surprising resilience of flamingos and examining how the fierce Santa Ana winds are fueling Los Angeles wildfires in an evolving environmental landscape.

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- How does the flu spread according to the episode AMA #13: Winter Months & Sickness, Wim Hof Breathing & Stressors and the clip Proximity and Transmission?
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- Why are colds more common in winter?
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- How does climate change affect us, as discussed in the episode Baltimore Bridge Collapse | Mapping How Viruses Jump Between Species and the clip Bird Flu Insights?
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- Why does someone get cold?
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- Why do we get sick in winter?
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- Can one get sick because of exposure to cold weather?
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- Why do people get sick during winter?
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- What are the dangers of wildfires?
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- Why are colds common in winter?
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- What do experts say about virus prevention in relation to the episode 320: Dennis Carroll | Planning an End to the Pandemic Era and the clip Pandemic Preparation?
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- Why are people more sick in winter?
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Meet Flora Lichtman | Los Angeles Wildfires Stoked By Santa Ana Winds

Topics covered

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Cold Snap Connections

Norovirus Surge

California Wildfires Explained

Tough Flamingos

Flamingo Misconceptions

New Environmental Protections

Microbial Discoveries

Science and Storytelling

Questions from this episode

How does the flu spread according to the episode AMA #13: Winter Months & Sickness, Wim Hof Breathing & Stressors and the clip Proximity and Transmission?

Why are colds more common in winter?

How does climate change affect us, as discussed in the episode Baltimore Bridge Collapse | Mapping How Viruses Jump Between Species and the clip Bird Flu Insights?

Why does someone get cold?

Why do we get sick in winter?

Can one get sick because of exposure to cold weather?

Why do people get sick during winter?

What are the dangers of wildfires?

Why are colds common in winter?

What do experts say about virus prevention in relation to the episode 320: Dennis Carroll | Planning an End to the Pandemic Era and the clip Pandemic Preparation?

Why are people more sick in winter?

Episode Highlights

Flora Lichtman Introduction

Tough Flamingos

Los Angeles Wildfires

Meet Flora Lichtman | Los Angeles Wildfires Stoked By Santa Ana Winds

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Flora Lichtman Introduction

Tough FlamingosFlamingos possess extraordinary adaptations that allow them to thrive in harsh environments, challenging common misconceptions about their delicate nature. These birds can drink boiling water and survive in toxic conditions, revealing their true toughness.

Tough Flamingos

Los Angeles Wildfires