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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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 months ago
A Mathematician Asks ‘Is Math Real?’
Episode 627
When math is based on abstract concepts, how do we know it’s correct? Dr. Eugenia Cheng takes on that question in a new book.
The concept of math has…
2 years, 6 months ago
The mRNA Vaccine Revolution
Episode 628
You’ve probably heard that there’s an updated COVID-19 vaccine on the market, and maybe you’ve already gotten your updated booster. But there are new…
2 years, 6 months ago
Ancient Human Footprints & 'Ring Of Fire' Eclipse
Episode 626
A new analysis of ancient footprints in New Mexico adds to the debate about when humans arrived in North America. Plus, astronomer Dean Regas offers …
2 years, 6 months ago
Saltwater Wedge In The Mississippi & Kenya's Geothermal Boom
Episode 623
A Saltwater Wedge Is Moving Up The Mississippi River
As the Mississippi River drops to one of its lowest levels in recent history, the U.S. Army Corps…
2 years, 6 months ago
How Artists And Scientists Collaborated To Make Art About HIV
Episode 625
How Artists And Scientists Collaborated To Make Art About HIV
This past July, the 12th International Conference on HIV Science was held in Brisbane, A…
2 years, 6 months ago
Full-Body MRIs Promise To Detect Disease Early. Do They Work?
Episode 622
The latest trend in celebrity health care is full-body MRI scans, with influencers like Kim Kardashian endorsing them. These scans aren’t covered by …
2 years, 6 months ago