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What we know about the Epstein files
Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown knows more about the Jeffrey Epstein case than just about anyone. What does she think might be in the files the …
9 months ago
How Trump cuts are causing a ‘brain drain’ in American science
The Trump administration is attacking American academic institutions on multiple fronts, including cutting grant funding and targeting foreign exchan…
9 months ago
How did being a sports fan get so expensive?
It can cost a fan up to $5,000 a year to follow major sports, between merchandise and game tickets and TV streaming access. Is the pursuit of profit …
9 months ago
Week of Wonder: Can we save the quietest places in the world?
Our planet’s rich nature sounds are disappearing, drowned out by human-made noise. Sound recordist Matt Mikkelsen travels the world, listening to and…
9 months ago
Week of Wonder: Volcanologist Tamsin Mather on her 'adventures in volcanoland'
What's it like standing on the slopes of an active, erupting volcano? Volcanologist Tamsin Mather takes us on her journey to some of the world's bigg…
9 months, 1 week ago
Week of Wonder: The truth about your period
Menstruation is a definitive experience of a woman's life, and an indicator of her health. So why has period blood or menstrual fluid been largely un…
9 months, 1 week ago
Week of Wonder: 'Vivaldi smells like breakfast sausage'
Smell can trigger memories and influence emotions. New research is giving us insight into how that happens, including why some people can "smell" mus…
9 months, 1 week ago
Week of Wonder: The marvelous and misunderstood world of sharks
Sharks are full of secrets, despite being some of the oldest creatures on the planet. Marine biologist Jasmin Graham has spent a decade studying them…
9 months, 1 week ago
The GENIUS Act and the Wild West of crypto
If Congress passes the GENIUS Act, banks will be allowed to issue their own cryptocurrency, as long as it’s tied to a stable asset like the dollar. B…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Jackpod: It's going to be everywhere
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the rapid expansion of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency under the Trump administration.
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9 months, 2 weeks ago