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Fighting Bias In Space: When There's A New Telescope, Who Gets To Use It?
Episode 574
The James Webb Space Telescope's mirrors are almost in place and soon it'll be a million miles away from Earth, ready to provide clues to the history…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Hodgepodge Of COVID Testing In The U.S.
Episode 573
The U.S. government has launched a website where people can request up to four free coronavirus tests per household--shipping is scheduled to begin i…
4 years, 3 months ago
A Clean Energy Future: How Hawaii Is Sparking The Push
Episode 572
Sixty percent of electricity in the U.S. comes from fossil fuels, like natural gas and coal. Today on the show, guest host Dan Charles talks with rep…
4 years, 3 months ago
When Tracking Your Period Lets Companies Track You
Episode 571
Health apps can be a great way to stay on top of your health. They let users keep track of things like their exercise, mental health, menstrual cycle…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Debate About Pablo Escobar's Hippos
Episode 570
Pablo Escobar had a private zoo at his estate in Colombia, with zebras, giraffes, flamingoes - and four hippopotamuses. After Escobar was killed in 1…
4 years, 3 months ago
How COVID Is Affecting Kids' Mental Health
Episode 569
It's likely the last week has been rough if you're either going to school or in a family with kids trying to navigate school, be it virtual or in per…
4 years, 3 months ago
Wingspan! It's Got Birds, Science, Caterpillars - An Ideal Night In
Episode 568
Wingspan is a board game that brings the world of ornithology into the living room. The game comes with 170 illustrated birds cards, each equipped wi…
4 years, 3 months ago
Pondering A New Normal As The Omicron Surge Continues
Episode 567
The U.S. is experiencing a viral blizzard which will likely continue through January, 2022. The omicron variant's surge is pushing hospitalization ra…
4 years, 3 months ago
The Electric Car Race! Vroom, Vroom!
Episode 566
Electric cars can help reduce greenhouse gases and companies are taking note — racing to become the next Tesla. Today on the show, guest host Dan Cha…
4 years, 3 months ago
Man's Best Friend Is Healing Veterans
Episode 565
Service dogs have long helped veterans with physical disabilities. While there have been stories about veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder b…
4 years, 3 months ago