Podcast Episodes

Making Sense Of Federal Cuts To Science—And What Comes Next

Episode 972

Last week, some 3,500 people from across scientific fields gathered in Boston for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The organization’s CEO, Dr. Sud…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tomb Of Egyptian King Unearthed | Why The Internet Was Captivated By A Hideous Fish

Episode 971

Finding the original tomb of the royal is one of the most significant developments in Egyptian archeology in recent history. Also, a video of a gloriously creepy anglerfish inspired tears and poetry …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

What Happens To Your Body When You’re Grieving

Episode 970

We have lots of expressions to describe the pain of loss—heartache, a broken heart, a punch in the gut. These aren’t just figures of speech: While grief is an emotional experience, it’s also a physic…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Men and Women (Baboons) Really Just Be Friends? | The Best Bear Deterrent May Be Drones

Episode 969

Can Men and Women (Baboons) Really Just Be Friends?

In the romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally,” the central premise, as Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan’s characters stay friends throughout the years, is…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Adventures In Science At The Icy ‘Ends Of The Earth’

Episode 968

The North and South Poles, also known as Earth’s iceboxes, help cool the planet, store fresh water, influence weather patterns, and more. They’re also the fastest warming places on Earth.

A new book c…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

FDA Approves A New, Non-Opioid Painkiller | Deep, Multi-Layer Oceans On Uranus And Neptune?

Episode 967

It’s the first FDA approval for a pain medication in 25 years. How does the drug work, and who is it for? Also, non-mixing layers of water and hydrocarbons thousands of miles deep could explain the i…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Is Detected In the Mediterranean | Nerdy Valentines

Episode 966

Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Is Detected In the Mediterranean

Neutrinos are sometimes called “ghost particles,” because they are nearly weightless, rarely interact with any other matter, and have very …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Common Side Effects’ And An All-Healing Mushroom | The Unique Smell Of Snow

Episode 965

In "Common Side Effects," the starring scientist finds a mushroom that can heal any ailment. But powerful people will do anything to stop him from cultivating it. And, a combination of environmental …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Investigating Fraud At The Heart Of Alzheimer’s Research

Episode 964

Every year, billions of dollars are funneled into Alzheimer’s research. And yet, so far, there’s no treatment that’s been able to reverse the disease, or even meaningfully slow the cognitive decline …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Managing Wildfires Using A Centuries-Old Indigenous Practice

Episode 963

In late September, firefighters in flame-resistant Nomex were strung out along a fireline. It ran midslope through a pine and hardwood forest above the Klamath River and the small northern California…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago