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How Election Science Can Support Democracy | The Genetic Roots Of Antibiotic Resistance
Episode 724
How Election Science Can Support Democracy
This week, the election season shifted into full gear with the Super Tuesday slate of primaries. But as the…
2 years, 1 month ago
Triple Feature: Dune, Mars, And An Alien On Earth
Episode 728
Could A Planet Like Arrakis From ‘Dune’ Exist?
“Dune: Part II” is one of the year’s most highly anticipated films, and it picks up where the first fil…
2 years, 1 month ago
Could This Be The End Of Voyager 1?
Episode 727
In 1977, NASA launched Voyager 1 and 2. Their mission? To explore the farthest reaches of our galaxy. Their missions were only supposed to last about…
2 years, 1 month ago
What It Takes To Care For The US Nuclear Arsenal
Episode 723
For many people in the US, the threat of nuclear weapons is out of sight and out of mind. But the nuclear complex is alive and well. In fact, the sta…
2 years, 1 month ago
A Young Scientist Uplifts The Needs Of Parkinson’s Patients
Episode 722
"I heard elders talk about 'the shakes,' but I now know that language reflects deep historical inequities that have denied us access to healthcare, k…
2 years, 2 months ago
Snakes Are Evolutionary Superstars | Whale Song Is All In The Larynx
Episode 721
In the trees, through the water, and under the dirt: Snakes evolve faster than their lizard relatives, allowing them to occupy diverse niches. Also, …
2 years, 2 months ago
What’s Behind The Measles Outbreak In Florida?
Episode 720
The United States eliminated measles back in 2000, but it still pops up every now and then. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi…
2 years, 2 months ago
Pythagoras Was Wrong About Music | Biochar's Potential For Carbon Capture
Episode 719
The Greek philosopher Pythagoras had specific ideas about the mathematical ratios behind music. It turns out that he was wrong. Also, the charcoal-li…
2 years, 2 months ago
As Space Exploration Expands, So Will Space Law
Episode 718
Almost 70 years ago—in the middle of the Cold War—the United States and the Soviet Union kicked off the race to space, and that high-stakes sprint tr…
2 years, 2 months ago
Blood In The Water: Shark Smell Put To The Test
Episode 717
Sharks are somewhat notorious for their sense of smell and ability to sniff out prey deep in the ocean. There’s that persistent myth that sharks can …
2 years, 2 months ago