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If ‘Interstellar’ Were Made Today, What Would Be Different?
Episode 930
For its 10th anniversary, the science advisor for “Interstellar” discusses the film’s impact and how new information about gravitational waves could …
1 year ago
Farewell, Murder Hornet | What FAA Regulations Tell Us About Mysterious Drone Sightings
Episode 929
Officials say the invasive Asian giant hornet, with its menacing nickname, has been eradicated from the United States. Also, with drone sightings in …
1 year ago
How Blind Women In India Detect Early Breast Cancer | Web-Slinging Silk Becomes Real
Episode 928
A program trains women as tactile medical examiners to identify tumors before they show up on imaging scans. And, in a materials science discovery, s…
1 year ago
8.5 Hours Of Daily Sitting Linked To Higher BMI And Cholesterol
Episode 927
Sitting is a big part of modern life. Many people work at a desk all day, have long commutes, or at least enjoy some time relaxing on the couch at th…
1 year ago
The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’ | A Pregnancy Play Inspired By Mushroom Research
Episode 926
The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’
When it comes to PFAS chemicals—known as “forever chemicals”—we often hear that they’re used…
1 year ago
How Empire and Environmental Destruction Go Hand-In-Hand
Episode 925
“The Burning Earth” examines over 800 years of history to demonstrate how violence against people and the planet are one and the same. Also, the host…
1 year ago
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Expected | Are Food Recalls Actually On The Rise?
Episode 924
The effect, known as the Hubble Tension, has been confirmed by James Webb Space Telescope observations. Also, despite near daily warnings of food rec…
1 year, 1 month ago
You Share Your Gut Microbiome With Your Friends
Episode 923
The microbiome, the network of tens of trillions of microbes that live in and on our bodies, helps us digest food and protects us from diseases. And …
1 year, 1 month ago
Marie Curie And The Women Scientists Who Became Her Legacy
Episode 922
When you consider someone’s legacy in science, you might think about their biggest discovery, their list of publications, or their titles, awards, an…
1 year, 1 month ago
Protecting Against Poison Exposure This Holiday Season
Episode 921
There are a lot of holiday gatherings at this time of year, and families getting together can mean that kids are in places that don’t normally have a…
1 year, 1 month ago