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Author John Green On The Many Ways Tuberculosis Shaped Human Life
Episode 993
In a new book, author John Green traces how the disease has impacted culture, geography, and even fashion over the centuries.
Tuberculosis (TB) has ha…
1 year, 3 months ago
DESI Data Strengthens Evidence Of Change In Dark Energy
Episode 992
Researchers built the largest 3D map of our universe yet. What they found supports the idea that dark energy could have evolved over time.
One of the …
1 year, 3 months ago
NASA Astronauts Return To Earth After Extended Stay On The ISS | Bottle "Pop" Physics
Episode 991
After nine months aboard the International Space Station, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally landed back on Earth. Also, a Germa…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Evolving Science Of How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adults | Butterfly Memories
Episode 990
The framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences started with an unexpected finding over 30 years ago. How is our approach changing?
We know that exper…
1 year, 3 months ago
How NIH Cuts Could Affect U.S. Biomedical Research
Episode 989
Former NIH director Dr. Harold Varmus speaks out about what recent budget cuts and policy changes could mean for science.
One of the areas targeted by…
1 year, 3 months ago
Fungi Create Complex Supply Chains | A Rookie Robot Umpire Takes The Field
Episode 988
Fungal networks in the ground ferry crucial nutrients to plants. But how do brainless organisms form complex supply chain networks? Also, in this yea…
1 year, 3 months ago
10% Of NOAA Staff Laid Off | Frozen Funds Leave Farmers In Limbo
Episode 987
Layoffs at the agency, which releases weather forecasts and monitors extreme weather, could have serious implications. Also, funds for climate and su…
1 year, 3 months ago
Pi, Anyone? A Celebration Of Math And What’s New
Episode 986
It’s March 14, or Pi Day, that day of the year where we celebrate the ratio that makes a circle a circle. The Greek letter that represents it is such…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Plants Powered Prehistoric Giants Millions Of Years Ago
Episode 985
When you imagine prehistoric life, it’s likely that the first thing that comes to mind are dinosaurs: long-necked Apatosauruses, flying Pterosaurs, b…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Narwhals Use Their Tusks To Hunt And Play | This Week's ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse
Episode 984
An international team of researchers used drones to study narwhals and learn more about their behavior. And, a total lunar eclipse will be visible ac…
1 year, 3 months ago