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Scientist Just Made The Largest Brain Map Ever
Episode 971
The human brain has more than 170 billion cells. A newly published atlas offers the most detailed maps yet of the location, structure and, in some cases, function of more than 3,000 types of brain c…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
How Climate Change Is Testing The Endangered Species Act
Episode 970
Some people keep dogs in their backyards. In the Florida Keys, some residents have deer the size of a golden retriever in their yards. As sea levels rise and salt water climbs higher on the islands, …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Why Gray Hair Is Coming For You
Episode 969
As a kid, host Aaron Scott would dress up for Halloween as an older version of himself — complete with a cane, a set of polyester britches and painted gray hair. These days, that costume is becoming …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Light Show! The Science Behind The Orionid Meteor Shower
Episode 968
We're about to hit peak Orionid meteor shower! According to NASA, it's one of the most beautiful showers of the year. The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed — they streak through the s…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Why Scientists Are Reanimating Spider Corpses For Research
Episode 967
That spider you squished? It could have been used for science! Today, we're bringing you Halloween a little early – Short Wave style! Host Regina G. Barber talks to Anil Oza about the scientists rean…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
How AI Is Speeding Up Scientific Discoveries
Episode 966
Artificial intelligence can code computer programs, draw pictures and even take notes for doctors. Now, researchers are excited about the possibility that AI speeds up the scientific process — from q…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
The Microbiologist Studying The Giant Floating Petri Dish In Space
Episode 965
Microbiologist Monsi Roman joined NASA in 1989 to help design the International Space Station. As the chief microbiologist for life support systems on the ISS, Roman was tasked with building air and …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Florida Corals Are Dying. Can A 'Coral Gym' Help Them Survive?
Episode 964
Coral reefs in Florida have lost an estimated 90% of their corals in the last 40 years. And this summer, a record hot marine heat wave hit Florida's coral reefs, exacerbating that problem. Scientist…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Choose Your Own Adventure — But Make It Math
Episode 963
Ever read those Choose Your Own Adventure books of the '80s and '90s? As a kid, mathematician Pamela Harris was hooked on them. Years later she realized how much those books have in common with her f…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Body Electric: The Body Through The Ages
Episode 962
Being inside, hunching in front of a computer screen for hours at a time – these things take a toll on our minds and our bodies. Today on the show, TED Radio Hour's Manoush Zomorodi brings their new…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago