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Let's Get Crafty With Agar Art!
Episode 682
Pull out your art supplies because it's time to get crafty--with agar! At the intersection of biology and art lies a creative medium that's actually alive. Scientists and artists practice etching des…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Dino-mite! Meet The Real Stars of 'Jurassic World: Dominion'
Episode 681
Move over, T-Rex.
There are new, (mostly) more accurate dinosaurs to squeal over in 'Jurassic World: Dominion', the sixth and reportedly final film of the Jurassic film franchise. Join us to get to k…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
'Smell Ya Later, COVID!' How Dogs Are Helping Schools Stay COVID-free
Episode 680
A Massachusetts elementary school welcomes "Huntah," the COVID-sniffing dog. Scientist-in-residence Regina Barber talks with NPR science reporter Ari Daniel about how a specialized K-9 unit is helpin…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Good Things Come In Trees
Episode 679
Do you ever feel better after walking down a street that's lined with lush, green trees? You're not alone! For decades, researchers have been studying the effects of nature on human health and the ve…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Honoring Juneteenth
Episode 678
Hi Short Wavers, The team is off today in continued commemoration of Juneteenth, a holiday honoring the freedom of all Americans, by marking the emancipation of enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Science In The City: Cylita Guy Talks Chasing Bats And Tracking Rats
Episode 677
Cylita Guy was a curious child who enjoyed exploring the beaches, parks and animals that shared her hometown of Toronto, Canada. She's an urban ecologist interested in city-dwelling bats. Cylita talk…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Can The Next School Shooting Be Prevented With Compassion?
Episode 676
The Uvalde school shooting has renewed questions of how to prevent the next shooting. For many who've opened fire in schools, the path to violence has common traits. A growing number of schools are a…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
War On Earth, Cooperation In Space
Episode 675
For decades, U.S. astronauts and Russian cosmonauts have lived side-by-side aboard the International Space Station. Host Aaron Scott talks with Science Correspondent Geoff Brumfiel about how a war on…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
How Politics And Health Are Intertwined
Episode 674
Political polarization is affecting Americans' health, according to a new study. Researchers find higher levels of premature death in Republican-leaning counties compared to those in Democratic-leani…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Wok This Way: A Science Cooking Show
Episode 673
What's the most versatile pan in the kitchen? According to chef and cookbook author J. Kenji López-Alt, it's the wok! And along with spices, he sprinkles science explainers into his writing. Today's …
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago