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A Common Cold Medicine Ingredient Doesn’t Work. What Now?
Episode 634
Twenty years ago, scientists found that phenylephrine, listed as a decongestant in many cold medicines, didn’t work. What can you use instead?
In Sep…
2 years, 2 months ago
Diving Into Elon Musk’s Mind
Episode 633
There’s a name that’s hard to escape these days, particularly if you’re in the technology world—Elon Musk. He’s involved with Tesla electric cars, ho…
2 years, 2 months ago
RSV Drug Shortage & Beech Leaf Disease
Episode 636
RSV has reached epidemic levels in the southern US. Also, beech leaf disease is spreading rapidly in Massachusetts.
RSV Drug For Infants In Short Supp…
2 years, 2 months ago
When Studying Ecology Means Celebrating Its Gifts
Episode 632
In a conversation from 2019, bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses the role of ceremony in our lives, and how to celebrate reciprocal rela…
2 years, 2 months ago
Unlocking The Mysteries Of A Metal-Rich Asteroid
Episode 632
Last week, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft launched successfully from the Kennedy Space Center. It’s now on a six-year trip to an asteroid, also called Psyc…
2 years, 2 months ago
Rapidly Evolving Trout & Ancient Hyper-Apex Predators
Episode 631
Research shows some rapidly evolving trout are altering Wyoming's aquatic ecosystems. Plus, paleontologists pieced together a level of apex predators…
2 years, 2 months ago
Finding Meaning In The Cosmos
Episode 630
In her new memoir, astrobiologist Dr. Aomawa Shields describes how a quest for life in the cosmos helped her find meaning on Earth.
One of the biggest…
2 years, 2 months ago
‘Clean Hydrogen Hub’ Awardees & Formula One Car Paint
Episode 630
Seven “clean energy hubs” will receive a total of $7B to develop forms of hydrogen production with minimal carbon emissions. And, ahead of the US Gra…
2 years, 2 months ago
What Is Your Cat Doing When You're Not Watching?
Episode 628
In a conversation from 2019, Ira and the researchers behind a “catcam” study discuss the secret lives of your feline friends.
If you want the real sco…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Stories Of The First Six Women Astronauts
Episode 629
If you were asked to name the early astronauts, you probably wouldn’t have much trouble; Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, John Glenn come to mind easily …
2 years, 2 months ago