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Itchy? Here's why
Episode 956
Ever had an itch you can't scratch? It can be maddening. And even though itch has a purpose — it's one of our bodies' alert systems — it can also go …
3 years, 1 month ago
Can't Match The Beat? Then You Can't Woo A Cockatoo
Episode 955
Today on the show, All Things Considered co-host Mary Louise Kelly joins Regina G. Barber and Maria Godoy for our bi-weekly science roundup. They tal…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why Sustainable Seafood Is A Data Problem
Episode 954
The last several decades have taken a toll on the oceans: Some fish populations are collapsing, plastic is an increasing problem and climate change i…
3 years, 1 month ago
The James Webb Space Telescope Is Fueling Galactic Controversy
Episode 953
We're entering a new era of astrophysics. The James Webb Space Telescope is helping scientists test existing ideas and models of how the universe was…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Latest COVID Booster Is Here. Should You Get It?
Episode 952
This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved new COVID vaccines this week. It comes at a time when COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths a…
3 years, 1 month ago
Animal Crossing: The Destructive Nature of Roads
Episode 951
40 million miles of road unite us. They also cause mass destruction for many species. Today, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb and host Aaron Sco…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why A Proposed Marine Sanctuary Could Make History
Episode 950
More than 5,000 square miles of central California coast could soon become the newest national marine sanctuary in the United States. It could also m…
3 years, 1 month ago
Air Pollution May Be Increasing Superbugs
Episode 949
Today on the show, All Things Considered co-host Ari Shapiro joins Aaron Scott and Regina G. Barber for our science roundup. They talk about how anti…
3 years, 1 month ago
Recurring UTIs: The Infection We Keep Secretly Getting
Episode 948
Have frequent, burning pee? Cramping or the urge to pee even though you just went? If you haven't yet, you probably will eventually—along with an est…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Deadly Toll Heat Can Take On Humans
Episode 947
This year, the hottest July ever was recorded — and parts of the country were hit with heat waves that lasted for weeks. Heat is becoming increasingl…
3 years, 1 month ago