Podcast Episodes

Scale Can Measure Medicine—and Play a Scale, Too

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Researchers have designed a musical instrument that can detect counterfeit drugs by the pitch of its notes. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Diverse Tree Portfolio Weathers Droughts Better

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Forests with numerous tree species, and therefore a mix of water-management strategies, appear more tolerant of drought. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Pirates Needed Science, Too

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On International Talk Like a Pirate Day, here's an eye-patch-witness account of how science helps in all peg-leg walks of life, even piracy

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Sea Otters' Powerful Paw Prey Perception

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The marine mammals have extraordinarily sensitive touch—which helps them nab prey in the absence of other sensory cues. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Science News Briefs from Around the World

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A few very brief reports about science and technology from around the globe.

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Genetic Tweak Gave Early Humans a Leg Up

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A mutation in a key gene may have endowed humans with superior endurance—allowing them to compete better with other animals on the savanna. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Earlier Springs May Mean Mistimed Bird Migrations

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Springtime's arriving earlier across North America. But the degree of change isn't the same everywhere, which could spell trouble for migratory birds. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

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Published on 7 years, 2 months ago