Podcast Episodes

What Happens if a Nuclear Weapon Goes Off in Space?

The U.S. Department of Defense has sounded the alarm on a worrying hypothetical program from Russia aimed at putting a nuclear weapon into orbit. Ass…

1 year, 6 months ago

‘Flying’ Joro Spiders Are No Big Deal, and Starlink Satellites Are Not So Great for The Ozone Layer

This week’s news roundup features spiders, space and the Supreme Court. “Flying” Joro spiders are making headlines, but are they really taking over t…

1 year, 6 months ago

Could Iron from Melting Glaciers Affect Global Climate?

All aboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer, a research vessel making its way through the waters of West Antarctica. Journalist Sofia Moutinho is joining a te…

1 year, 6 months ago

What’s Actually In Your Tattoo Ink? No One Really Knows

Nearly a third of U.S. adults have tattoos, but how many people know what's really in the ink? Despite new regulations, researchers have found many c…

1 year, 7 months ago

Rock Samples Taken from Far Side of the Moon and a ‘Morning-After Pill’ for STIs

In this week’s news roundup, we present the latest from the skies and the pillbox. The Hubble Space Telescope is limping along, operating with just o…

1 year, 7 months ago

Do Plants ‘Think’? We Might Not Know Enough about Consciousness to be Certain

Can plants “think?" Do they “talk” to one another? These are questions that scientists are asking—and the answers might surprise you. Zoë Schlanger, …

1 year, 7 months ago

Snacking on Cicadas Is Nutritious, Sustainable, and—Yes—Delicious

A “double brood” of cicadas is taking over much of the eastern half of the U.S. They’re loud and abundant. Have you considered–eating them? Chef Jose…

1 year, 7 months ago

Auroras Are on the Horizon, and Bird Flu Is on the Menu

In this week’s news roundup: Despite widespread concerns, a new study on adolescent smartphone use found that teens report improved moods when using …

1 year, 7 months ago

Troubled Waters on Cape Cod: Liquid Gold (Part 3)

Cape Cod communities are facing an expensive mandate to clean up their wastewater. Urine diversion or “pee-cycling” could be a cost-effective polluti…

1 year, 7 months ago

The Science Behind Curly Hair [Sponsored]

Research at the intersection of science and beauty is providing us with a better understanding of hair diversity.

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1 year, 7 months ago