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Is AI Ready For Robots?
Episode 1247
It seems like artificial intelligence is everywhere in our virtual lives. It's in our search results and our phones. But what happens when AI moves out of the chat and into the real world? NPR scienc…
Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago
Rare Narwhal Footage Shows New Tusk Activities
Episode 1246
What are the narwhals up to? Generally, we don't really know! They are mysterious creatures. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks about new, rare drone footage scientists captured of …
Published on 9 months ago
The Algae That Thrive in Arctic Darkness
Episode 1245
Microalgae are tiny organisms that convert energy from sunlight into fuel. The arctic ecosystem depends on them. In springtime, the algae bloom brilliant shades of green and draw tiny crustaceans, fi…
Published on 9 months ago
Climate Change + Baseball = More Home Runs
Episode 1244
Baseball season is nigh! From Yankee stadium in New York to Dodger stadium in Los Angeles, teams around the country will face off Thursday to mark the start of the 2025 MLB season. And when we here a…
Published on 9 months ago
What Scientists Got Wrong About COVID-19
Episode 1243
Early in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists predicted the SARS-CoV-2 virus would mutate slowly. They were wrong. Hundreds of thousands of viral mutations and multiple seasonal waves l…
Published on 9 months ago
What Experts Say about ADHD-Tok
Episode 1242
Ever diagnosed yourself with a mental health disorder based on a TikTok video? If so, you're not alone. "I personally don't think that there's anything more human than wanting to understand yourself …
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
What's In Your Personal Care Products?
Episode 1241
Ever scan the ingredient list of your favorite personal care products like shampoos or lotions and think, what are these complicated chemicals? And are any of them bad for me? We definitely have. And…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
What to Know About The Measles Outbreak
Episode 1240
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases known to science – more contagious than Ebola, smallpox or COVID-19. Declining vaccination rates over the past few years, plus a recent outbr…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Could 'Severance' Become Our Reality?
Episode 1239
What if we had the ultimate work-life balance? This fundamental question underlies the hit Apple TV+ show Severance – now in its second season. Ahead of the season 2 finale this Friday, producer Rach…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Love Fruit? Thank (Dinosaur) Mass Extinction
Episode 1238
Move over, TikTokers. It's time to shine a spotlight on some of the earliest influencers around: dinosaurs. When these ecosystem engineers were in their heyday, forest canopies were open and seeds we…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago