Spotlight: Autonomous Vehicles Mini City, Guinness World Records & Bee Populations

    In this week’s episode, why Washington University has built their very own city and what they hope to learn from it, the secrets behind some of the most astonishing Guinness World Records ever set, Webster University’s new data about the variety of bees in St. Louis, why Urban Harvest STL is on a mission to support an increasing number of urban farms across STL, a look at the lives of two notable African American Vietnam War veterans, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Celtic folk song by Brian McNeill.

    Washington University AV Mini-City
    Washington University’s Computer Science and Architecture departments are joining forces to create a miniature city to test autonomous vehicles.

    The Science of Guinness World Records
    The City Museum reveals secrets behind some of the most astonishing Guinness World Records to ever be set in their new exhibit!

    The Shutterbee Project shows how local gardens support high bee diversity in St. Louis
    Shutterbee recruited citizen scientists to help with the visual documentation, which led to the finding of a rare parasitic bee in Belleville, Illinois!

    Restoring STL, Urban Harvest’s Goals for Connection
    Urban Harvest STL is on a mission to support an increasing number of urban farms across STL. As the necessity grows in our city, their support will sustain STL.

    Remembering Two St. Louis Veterans
    Two St. Louis African American war heroes awarded the Purple Heart for their efforts in the Vietnam War.

    True Gaelic: Searching for Ireland’s Lost History
    Watch the full documentary on Amazon Prime.

    Under the Lothian Sky: An Evening with Brian McNeill
    An evening with Brian McNeill recorded live at the Focal Point.