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Health, Astronomy, And Climate Experts On 2024’s Coolest Science
Episode 934
It’s been an exciting and hectic year in science discovery and innovation. We’ve reported on stories from across many fields of science—from city cli…
1 year, 6 months ago
Meet Leaders Of 3 Local Conservation Projects | Preserving ‘Space Junk’ Left On Mars
Episode 933
What makes three very different conservation projects so successful? These experts say it’s getting the community involved. And, archaeologists make …
1 year, 6 months ago
The Top Dino Discoveries Of 2024 | Can Spiking Eggnog Kill Bacteria From Raw Eggs?
Episode 932
To wrap up 2024, science writer Riley Black shares her favorite paleontology discoveries of the year. And, if treated properly, even old-fashioned eg…
1 year, 6 months ago
Parker Solar Probe Will Make Closest-Ever Approach To Sun
Episode 931
On December 24, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will make the closest-ever approach to the sun by a spacecraft. Parker has made more than 20 close approach…
1 year, 6 months ago
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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months ago