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You Can Whistle While You Work—But How Does A Whistle Work?
Episode 1079
Whistling is a skill used to communicate over distances—a whistle can mean anything from “you’re cute” to “time to come home for dinner.” There’s a c…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
A Reptile’s Baffling Backfin And The Math Of Dashing Dinos
Episode 1087
Paleontologists have identified an ancient reptile with a towering crest made not of skin, or scales, or feathers, or antler—but something else entir…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
NASA Employees Protest Cuts In Formal Dissent Letter
Episode 1088
The Trump administration has proposed cutting NASA’s budget by almost 25% and shutting down 19 currently operating science missions. On July 21, seve…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Where Are We On The Science Of Menopause?
Episode 1086
Menopause is having a moment. Celebrities like Halle Berry, Naomi Watts, and Michelle Obama have recently shared their personal menopause experiences…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
EPA To Shut Down Scientific Research Arm
Episode 1085
The EPA recently announced that it’s going to shut down its scientific research arm, called the Office of Research and Development. Since the agency …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Parker Solar Probe Captures Closest-Ever Images Of The Sun
Episode 1084
In December, the Parker Solar Probe made history when it made the closest-ever approach to the sun by a spacecraft. As it whizzed by, a camera record…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Climate Change Is Upending The Home Insurance Market
Episode 1083
You can’t get a mortgage without home insurance. But in some parts of the country, it’s becoming harder and harder to find a plan, as insurance compa…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What The Sigma Is Algospeak?
Episode 1082
Gen Alpha slang can seem unintelligible to adults, but linguist and TikToker Adam Aleksic argues language development in the internet age is worth le…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How Millions Of Flies Can Help Stop The New World Screwworm
Episode 1081
The New World screwworm has cattle ranchers, entomologists, and the federal government on edge. The pest was successfully eradicated from the US deca…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Is The Scopes Trial Still Relevant 100 Years Later?
Episode 1077
In July 1925, the Scopes “Monkey” Trial captivated the nation. On its face, the case was relatively straightforward: A Tennessee biology teacher name…
7 months, 3 weeks ago