Close Calls: Stories about near misses

In this week’s episode, our storytellers face life-or-death moments they’ll never forget.

Part 1: On a trip to Colombia for a research conference, biologist Stephanie Galla must rely on her fight-or-flight instincts when she is cornered by a mugger with a knife.

Part 2: An ordinary day takes a shocking turn when Kim Weaver is struck by lightning.

Stephanie Galla is an Assistant Professor in avian biology at Boise State University. She is interested in interdisciplinary conservation efforts for species in decline, and in particular, how genomic technologies can inform management decisions. Using DNA...