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More food and money, less disease: Senegal's surprising eco-experiment
Episode 1528
In Senegal, rice farmers are trying to kill three birds with one stone – er, fish. Rice and fish are already a natural combination; they’re even the …
2 months ago
The new era of AI-powered cybercrime
Episode 1527
Hacking has been on the rise around the world. In 2025, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received over 1 million complaints of cybercrime, a…
2 months ago
Want to spend a year living in NASA's Mars simulation?
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut without risking your life in space? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. NASA is calling for peopl…
2 months, 1 week ago
Are extreme wildfires the new normal?
With parts of the U.S, Canada, Spain and France all ablaze with wildfires, you might be wondering: Are wildfires on the rise? If so, know that you mi…
2 months, 1 week ago
A cooler of eggs and a bold plan to save leopard sharks
Episode 1524
Leopard sharks have nearly vanished from the waters in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The country is one of the largest shark fishing nations in the world. N…
2 months, 1 week ago
Could this nasal spray replace all your vaccines one day?
There’s the flu vaccine. The covid shot. The RSV shot… What if all of these—and more—could be combined into one universal vaccine? That’s what immuno…
2 months, 1 week ago
The problem with modern avocados — and the ancient solution
Did you know that when you pick up avocados at the supermarket, make avocado toast at home or order guacamole in your burrito, you’re probably consum…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Does the science of peptides live up to the hype?
Synthetic peptides are getting some serious hype, from fitness influencers on your FYP to people seeking new options for chronic conditions. And whil…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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What’s small, round and could give you explosive diarrhea? Cyclospora parasites. The diarrheal disease they cause is wreaking havoc on thousands this…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Are Trump and AI driving a nuclear power boom?
A race started by President Trump is leading to the rapid construction of new, experimental nuclear reactors. If they work, they could power data cen…
2 months, 2 weeks ago