Podcast Episodes
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Episode 419
The Science Behind Cryptid Sightings
People around the world have long been fascinated by the idea that there are strange creatures out there, ones t…
4 years, 2 months ago
Genome Traces, Beavers and Wildfire, Halloween DIY, Volcanoes. Oct 22, 2021, Part 2
Episode 418
The Ancient Neanderthal Traces Hidden In Your Genome
Just how much of your genome is uniquely human? It turns out the number of genetic components in…
4 years, 2 months ago
Filipino Nurses, Francis Collins Exit Interview. Oct 22, 2021, Part 1
Episode 417
Biden’s Administration Preps For A Crucial Climate Conference
This week, CDC advisers gave their support to approve COVID-19 vaccine boosters for tho…
4 years, 2 months ago
Shinnecock Nation, Marsh Science, Weekend Stargazing. Oct 15, 2021, Part 2
Episode 416
On Long Island, A Tribal Nation Faces Growing Pressures
The Hamptons on Long Island are known as a mansion-lined escape for wealthy New Yorkers. But …
4 years, 3 months ago
Native Biodata, Indigenous Carbon Resistance, COVID Boosters Next Steps. Oct 15, 2021, Part 1
Episode 415
More Boosters, For More People
This week, an FDA advisory committee met to pore over data and debate the role of COVID vaccine boosters. And on Thurs…
4 years, 3 months ago
Air Conditioning, Face Recognition Neurons. Oct 8, 2021, Part 2
Episode 414
The Hot And Cold Past Of The Air Conditioner
In the Northeast, the leaves have started changing colors, heralding the season of pumpkins, sweaters, a…
4 years, 3 months ago
State Of COVID And Antiviral Pill, Future Pandemics. Oct 8, 2021, Part 1
Episode 413
First Malaria Vaccine Is Approved by WHO
The malaria parasite is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, killing on average about 500,000 p…
4 years, 3 months ago
A Century Of Science, Book Club: Rising, Charismatic Creature Update. Oct 1, 2021, Part 2
Episode 412
Looking Back On A Century of Science
In 1921, the discovery of radium was just over 20 years in the past. And the double helix of DNA was still over …
4 years, 3 months ago
Primate Parasites, Spider Mating Songs, Spotted Lanternfly. Oct 1, 2021, Part 1
Episode 411
Healthcare Is Hard Enough to Get. If You’re A Trans Youth, It’s Even Harder
Healthcare can be difficult to access for anyone—that’s been made clear d…
4 years, 3 months ago
Nuclear Plant Decommissioning, Fauci Kid’s Book, Pigeon Vs Shoebill. Sept 24, 2021, Part 2
Episode 410
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant To Say Goodbye To Its Radioactive Waste
Just before Thanksgiving, the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth is expected…
4 years, 3 months ago