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Back to SearchSCOTUS Restricts EPA, Scientist Rebellion Protests, Kansas Wheat Problems, Early Science Films. July 1, 2022, Part 1
Episode 489
Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulating Ability
This week, in its final round of opinions for the term, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled tha…
3 years, 6 months ago
HIPAA Explained, Trans Research, Queer Scientists. June 24, 2022, Part 2
Episode 488
What Does HIPAA Actually Do?
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is name dropped a lot, but frequently misunderstood. Man…
3 years, 6 months ago
Roe V. Wade Overturned, Animals’ Amazing Sensory Abilities. June 24, 2022, Part 1
Episode 487
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to overturn Roe v Wade. While there have been rumblings that this deci…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Rise Of Mammals And A Cephalopod Celebration. June 17, 2022, Part 2
Episode 486
The Wild and Wonderful World of Mammals
Mammals may be the most diverse group of vertebrates that have ever lived. (Don’t tell the mollusk enthusiast…
3 years, 6 months ago
COVID Vaccines For Kids Under 5, IVF Status After Roe V. Wade. June 17, 2022, Part 1
Episode 485
FDA Approves COVID Vaccines For Kids Under Five
Parents of young kids may finally breathe a big sigh of relief.
On Friday the FDA granted emergency u…
3 years, 6 months ago
Race And Medicine, Salmon Recovery, Emergency Mushroom ID. June 10, 2022, Part 1
Episode 484
Americans’ Knowledge Of Reproductive Health Is Limited
As the nation awaits a momentous Supreme Court decision that could overturn or severely limit …
3 years, 7 months ago
Cephalopod Wonders, Jumping Worms, Early Plastic Surgery. June 10, 2022, Part 2
Episode 483
Are Invasive Jumping Worms Taking Over?
Most gardeners are thrilled when they find earthworms tunneling through their gardens. Normally, they’re a si…
3 years, 7 months ago
Medical And Recreational Cannabis, Ocean Viruses, The Sound of Wi-Fi. June 3, 2022, Part 2
Episode 482
20,000 Viruses Under The Sea: Mapping The Ocean’s Viral Ecosystem
The ocean is the largest region of the planet and remains a source of newly discove…
3 years, 7 months ago
History Of Sex, Plastic Battery, Mosquito Smell, Postpartum Art. June 3, 2022, Part 1
Episode 481
Scientists Found The Biggest Known Plant On Earth
This week, an underwater seagrass meadow claimed the title for the world’s largest plant. This orga…
3 years, 7 months ago
SIDS Research, Period Tracking Apps, Women And Girls In Science. May 27, 2022, Part 2
Episode 480
‘Breakthrough’ In Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Research Is Misleading
Last week, headlines made the rounds in online publications and social media th…
3 years, 7 months ago