SCIENCE

We learn about this weekend's Poetry Carnival at Bombyx with Brother's Keeper Poetry Ensemble and learn about migrating birds with UMass professor Nathan Senner.

We learn about an art exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum that highlights the experience of those inside the American carceral system and recap some of the 413 Day festivities with Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Mr. Unvierse.

We visit the lambs at Barberic Farms, find out about the western Mass.-centered film, "Urban Ed," and learn some science history with Mr. Unvierse.

We learn how Wander Berkshires is celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, check in with the 2nd annual Montague Shakespeare Festival and discuss some dark matters with Mr. Universe.

We examine the past with Ilan Stavans new book, "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl," and check out Barnard's star with Mr. Universe.

After 5 years since the WHO declared a global pandemic, we head to UMass to learn about viruses. And, we talk through the program of this year's Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival.

We wander over to WANDER Berkshires, learn about the new book, "In Defiance," that highlights the work of underappreciated abolitionists and explore the cosmos with Mr. Universe.

We kick off maple season at Ioka Valley Farm and explore the cosmos with Mr. Universe.

Ice dams are the visible result of roof heat loss compounded by the insulating effects of snow.

Salt may be quickest when it comes to keeping roads and sidewalks clear of ice. But at this point of a snowy winter, a shortage in the Northeast has some looking for help and other materials.