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Where Have All The Butterflies Gone?
Episode 983
A sweeping new study on one of the most beloved insects, maybe the only truly beloved insect—the butterfly—details its rapid population decline in th…
1 year, 3 months ago
What Does Dismantling USAID Mean For Global Health?
Episode 982
On the very first day of Donald Trump’s second term, he signed an executive order targeting foreign aid programs, especially the U.S. Agency for Inte…
1 year, 3 months ago
Protesters ‘Stand Up For Science’ At Rallies Nationwide | Blue Ghost Lunar Lander
Episode 981
Scientists aren’t always encouraged to be politically active. But recent political interference by the Trump administration has many fired up. And, t…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Effort To Save Thousands Of Donor Kidneys | Ocean Liner Will Become An Artificial Reef
Episode 980
Last year, 9,000 deceased donor kidneys were discarded due to storage and time limitations. A kidney “life support” machine could change that. Also, …
1 year, 3 months ago
Where Does Plastic And Other Trash Go After We Throw It Away?
Episode 979
A journalist traveled to five continents to learn about the afterlife of our trash, and why most “recyclable” plastic actually isn’t.
Have you ever go…
1 year, 3 months ago
An Animal’s Size And Its Cancer Risk | Bastetodon, A 30 Million-Year-Old Apex Predator
Episode 978
A study finds that Peto’s Paradox, which states that larger animals are no more likely to get cancer than smaller ones, may not hold up. Also, a near…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Trump’s DEI Ban Will Affect Medical Research
Episode 977
Changes limiting programs, grants, and even the nature of studies are already underway at the NIH, NSF, FDA, CDC, and more.
On President Trump’s first…
1 year, 3 months ago
Conflicting Directives Sow Confusion For NIH Workers | The Mycobiome
Episode 976
The acting head of the NIH reportedly pushed back against legal guidance to resume grant funding, leaving federal workers in the lurch. Also, though …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Best Tail For Balance | Bindi Irwin Wants Kids To Become ‘Wildlife Warriors’
Episode 975
The bone and joint structures in mammal tails help them keep their balance. Could those benefits be adapted for robots? And, in her first children’s …
1 year, 4 months ago
A Vaccine For Pancreatic Cancer Continues To Show Promise
Episode 974
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat, and about 90% of diagnosed patients die from the disease. A team at Memorial Sloan Kettering has…
1 year, 4 months ago