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Back to SearchTop Science Stories Of 2022, Beavers, Christmas Tree Care. Dec 23, 2022, Part 1
Episode 539
A Look Back At The Top Science Stories of 2022
2022 was chock full of big science news. Scientists announced an important milestone toward the feasib…
3 years ago
Fusion Advance, Cancer Clinical Trial, Christmas Trees And Climate, Best Video Games. December 16, 2022, Part 1
Episode 538
Scientists Reach Breakthrough In Nuclear Fusion
This week, researchers announced a big breakthrough in the field of nuclear fusion. Scientists have b…
3 years, 1 month ago
Improving Care For Disabled Patients, Transistor Anniversary, Whale Strikes. December 16, 2022, Part 2
Episode 537
Medicine Is Failing Disabled Patients. Meet The Doctors Pushing For Change
“More than sixty-one million Americans have disabilities, and increasing e…
3 years, 1 month ago
Medicinal Psychedelics Study, AI Art. December 9, 2022, Part 2
Episode 536
The Science Behind The Psychedelics Boom
There’s been an explosion of new research into therapeutic uses for psychedelics. This includes drugs like p…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Future Of Birds In North America, 190th Birthday For Tortoise. December 9, 2022, Part 1
Episode 535
Wish A Happy 190th Birthday To Jonathan The Tortoise
A birthday should always be celebrated. For Jonathan the tortoise, who turned 190 this week, tha…
3 years, 1 month ago
Hawai'i's Volcanic Eruption, Science Of Chemistry Nobel, What Is ‘Swing’ In Jazz? Dec 2, 2022, Part 1
Episode 534
Hawai’i’s Mauna Loa Volcanic Eruption Sparing Homes For Now
Hawai’i’s famed Mauna Loa volcano began to erupt this past weekend, after weeks of increa…
3 years, 1 month ago
Xenotransplantation, Internet of Things, Sea Life Essays, Water Taste-Testing. Dec 2, 2022, Part 2
Episode 533
Consider Empathy For The Yeti Crab (And Other Sea Creatures, Too)
It’s easy to empathize with certain animals: soft fur, big eyes, and family units m…
3 years, 1 month ago
Largest Animal Crossing, First Complete Human Genome, Exoplanet Discoveries. November 25, 2022, Part 2
Episode 532
Building The World’s Largest Animal Crossing Outside of LA
There’s a spot on Highway 101 in Agoura Hills, it’s pretty inconspicuous. There’s brown an…
3 years, 1 month ago
Best Science Books For Kids, Indigenous Science, Ignobel Prizes. November 25, 2022, Part 1
Episode 531
From Tiny Krill To Concrete Jungles: 2022’s Best Science Books For Kids
The holidays are right around the corner, which means for those who give gift…
3 years, 1 month ago
NASA Artemis Mission Launches To The Moon, Science Behind Thanksgiving Meals. November 18, 2022, Part 2
Episode 530
The Science Behind Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and for many people, that means it’s time to start thin…
3 years, 1 month ago