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Did E.T. Phone Us?
Episode 578
A few years back, a radio telescope in Australia picked up a radio signal that seemed to be coming from a nearby star. One possibility? Aliens! NPR s…
4 years, 5 months ago
Megadrought fuels debate over whether a flooded canyon should reemerge
Episode 577
In the 1960s, the Bureau of Reclamation built a dam that flooded a celebrated canyon on the Utah-Arizona border. Today, it's known as Lake Powell — t…
4 years, 5 months ago
What's Next For The Pandemic? Will COVID-19 Become Endemic Soon?
Episode 576
Many experts warn there will be more infections on the downslope of the omicron surge, but the U.S. is on the path to the virus becoming endemic — an…
4 years, 5 months ago
Placebos Vs Parkinson's: The Power Of Joy
Episode 575
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads to difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. There is currently no cure, but scientists i…
4 years, 5 months ago
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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago