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Could Running Change Your Brain?
Episode 1250
Running an entire marathon takes a lot of energy. Neuroscientist Carlos Matute knows this: he's run 18 of them. He wondered how runners' bodies get t…
1 year, 1 month ago
Tornado Alley: Home Of Extreme Winds
Episode 1249
Each year, the United States has about 1,200 tornadoes. Many of them happen in tornado alley, a very broad swath of the U.S. that shifts seasonally. …
1 year, 1 month ago
The Iguanas That Rafted To Fiji
Episode 1248
Most iguanas are indigenous to the Americas. So how did the Fijian species end up on the island, nearly 5000 miles away in the South Pacific? Accordi…
1 year, 1 month ago
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 o…
1 year, 1 month 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 abo…
1 year, 1 month 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 brill…
1 year, 1 month 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 th…
1 year, 1 month 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 thousand…
1 year, 1 month 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 anythi…
1 year, 1 month 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 a…
1 year, 1 month ago