Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMedical 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 months ago
Gun Violence, Baby Formula, Monkeypox, Milk Banking, Wondrous Sharks. May 27, 2022, Part 1
Episode 479
Gun Violence Is A Public Health Issue
As illustrated by the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas this week, gun violence is a pervasive issue in the Unit…
3 years, 11 months ago
Seabird Poop, ‘Prehistoric Planet’ TV Show, Dry Great Plains, Six Foods For A Changing Climate. May 20, 2022, Part 2
Episode 478
We Need To Talk About Bird Poop
Seabird poop—sometimes called guano—was the “white gold” of fertilizers for humans for millennia. Rich in nitrogen an…
3 years, 11 months ago
Miscarriage Care, End of Astronauts, COVID Deaths Milestone. May 20, 2022, Part 1
Episode 477
A Grim Milestone, As Cases Continue
This week, COVID-19 case trackers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hit a grim milestone, loggi…
3 years, 11 months ago
Abortion Medication, Rat Island, Access To Parks, Climate And Seafood. May 13, 2022, Part 2
Episode 476
Abortion Pills Are Used For Most U.S. Abortions. What Are They?
The draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade means abortion access is onc…
3 years, 11 months ago
Second Black Hole Image, Last Days Of The Dinosaurs, Rising COVID Cases. May 13, 2022, Part 1
Episode 475
As COVID Cases Rises, Effectiveness Of Vaccines Lessens In Kids
As parts of the country continue to see waves of infection from the omicron variant o…
3 years, 11 months ago
Revisiting The Titanic, STEM Drag Performers As Science Ambassadors. May 6, 2022, Part 2
Episode 474
The Seafaring Life Of ‘Modern-Day Captain Nemo,’ Robert Ballard
In 1985, oceanographer Robert Ballard was sent on a secret deep-sea search operative …
3 years, 11 months ago
How The Brain Deals With Grief, Listening To Noisy Fish Sounds. May 6, 2022, Part 1
Episode 473
How Grief Rewires The Brain
Being a human can be a wonderful thing. We’re social creatures, craving strong bonds with family and friends. Those relat…
3 years, 11 months ago