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1139: How Archaeologists Try To Smell, Hear, And Taste The Past
Episode 1139
Archeologists in movies have a reputation for being hands-on, like Indiana Jones unearthing hidden treasure, or Lara Croft running through a temple. …
1 year ago
1138: Moth Survival Strategies And A Rodent Thumbnail Mystery
Episode 1138
If you’re a moth trying to stay uneaten, there are competing strategies. Some moths rely on camouflage, trying to blend in. Other moths take the oppo…
1 year ago
1136: As The CDC Falters, How Do We Fill Public Health Gaps?
Episode 1136
Our country’s public health system is ailing. With layoffs and leadership changes at the CDC, changing vaccine guidelines, a government shutdown, and…
1 year ago
1135: Anthropologists Have A Bone To Pick With New Skull Finding
Episode 1135
There’s fresh drama in the field of human origins! A new analysis of an ancient hominid skull from China challenges what we thought we knew about our…
1 year ago
1137: Remembering Primatologist Jane Goodall
Episode 1137
Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, died on October 1 at the age of 91. Goodall was born in London in 1934, and …
1 year ago
1134: What Do We Know About SSRI Antidepressant Withdrawal?
Episode 1134
Roughly 1 in 10 Americans take antidepressants. The most common type is SSRIs, or selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, like Prozac, Lexapro, an…
1 year ago
1133: Asha de Vos’ Journey From Deck Hand To Marine Science Leader
Episode 1133
The tropical waters of Sri Lanka, an island off the coast of India, are home to a population of blue whales unlike any other. These whales stay put, …
1 year ago
1132: Why Painters Are Obsessed With The Duck Stamp Art Contest
Episode 1132
In mid-September, artists from around the country convened in Laurel, Maryland, for one of the splashiest events in the wildlife art world: the Feder…
1 year ago
1131: Can Better Equipment Eliminate Concussions In Sports?
Episode 1131
Football season is well underway, and fans know those athletes get hit hard. Could better helmets and guidelines around concussion prevention someday…
1 year ago
1130: Is Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Connected To Autism?
Episode 1130
At a news conference on September 22, President Trump claimed that taking acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy “can be a…
1 year ago