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1207: ‘The Kissing Bug’ And The Story Of A Neglected Disease
Episode 1207
Growing up, Daisy Hernández was told that her aunt had become ill from eating a bad apple. She watched as her aunt became sicker and sicker, and didn…
9 months ago
1206: Are Raccoons On The Road To Domestication?
Episode 1206
What does it mean to be a wild animal in a world dominated by humans? A recent study found that city-dwelling raccoons’ snouts are getting shorter—a …
9 months ago
1205: The Community Group Rethinking LA's Approach To Wildfires
Episode 1205
A year ago this week, the Eaton and Palisades fires broke out in Los Angeles, and ultimately became one of the most destructive urban fire events in …
9 months, 1 week ago
1204: What Should Astronauts Do First When They Reach Mars?
Episode 1204
When humans finally land on Mars, what should they do? A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine lays out the s…
9 months, 1 week ago
1203: Can The Rise In Solar Power Balance Out Clean Energy Cuts?
Episode 1203
Since President Trump returned to office, his administration has been aggressive in rolling back clean energy initiatives. Trump’s “big beautiful bil…
9 months, 1 week ago
1202: Are Ultramarathoners Just Built Different?
Episode 1202
‘Tis the season for exercise resolutions. For a select few, an ultramarathon—a race of 50, 100, or even more miles—may be on the table for 2026. But …
9 months, 1 week ago
1201: Your Cells Are Always Building A Whole New You
Episode 1201
In the last year, you’ve basically replaced your body weight in new cells. So yes, it’s a new year, new you. To ring in 2026, we’re talking about sta…
9 months, 1 week ago
1200: A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk
Episode 1200
This has been a busy year in science, from government budget cuts and policy changes affecting research, to the record rise of renewables, to the sur…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
1199: How Death Metal Singers Make Their Extreme Vocalizations
Episode 1199
Being able to belt out a tune like Adele or Pavarotti is not just about raw talent. The best singers in the world have to work on their technique—lik…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
1198: What The Sigma Is Algospeak?
Episode 1198
Gen Alpha slang can seem unintelligible to adults, but linguist and TikToker Adam Aleksic argues language development in the internet age is worth le…
9 months, 2 weeks ago