May 20, 2022
A recent Texas law limiting abortions also limits safe miscarriage treatment. What does Texas’ current reality mean for a future without Roe v. Wade? Plus, should robots replace astronauts in space? And a conversation with the creators of the new dinosaur docuseries “Prehistoric Planet.’
12:09
A Grim Milestone, As Cases Continue
Over one million in the U.S. have died of COVID-19, according to CDC numbers.
25:41
The End Of Astronauts: Why Robots Are The Future Of Exploration
Some argue that it’s safer, cheaper, and better for science if robots take the place of astronauts.
12:04
We Need To Talk About Bird Poop
Seabird poop is a vital fertilizer for ecosystems. What happens to the health of those ecosystems as those seabirds go extinct?
17:26
How Did ‘Prehistoric Planet’ Make Dinosaurs Look So Real?
Paleontologists and producers unveil the behind-the-scenes action of recreating accurate dinosaurs in a new docuseries on Apple TV+.
9:28
Midwestern Farmers Face Drought And Dust
As extreme drought takes over the Great Plains, farmers worry about crop failures and wildfires.
7:28
When Climate Change Reaches Your Plate
As extreme conditions damage crops worldwide, food scientists are exploring more sustainable foods.
8:40
How Texas’ Abortion Restrictions Limit Access To Miscarriage Care
Recent Texas abortion restrictions also limit safe miscarriage treatment. What does Texas’ current reality mean for a future without Roe?
12:15
As COVID Cases Rises, Effectiveness Of Vaccines Lessens In Kids
But experts still say it’s important to protect as many people as possible.
17:13
Meet The ‘Gentle Giant,’ Your Friendly Neighborhood Black Hole
A global collaboration of 300 scientists unveils the second-ever picture of a black hole, the Milky Way’s own supermassive Sagittarius A*.
17:16
What Was It Like To Witness The End Of The Dinosaurs?
A new book chronicles what happened in the minutes, days, weeks, and years after the infamous asteroid hit the Earth.
7:02
One Alaskan Island’s Fight For A Rodent-Free Future
For millions of years, birds in the Aleutians lived without predators. Then rats arrived.
10:22
Campsites At National Parks ‘Harder Than Getting Beyonce Tickets’
As national park campgrounds see rising demand, the reservation system is only increasing inequities.
16:53
How Restaurant Menus Mirror Our Warming Ocean
Like it or not, our plates are showing the changes in ocean ecosystems.
12:09
Abortion Pills Are Used For Most U.S. Abortions. What Are They?
In 2020, over half of American abortions were medication abortions. What will happen to access to these pills if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
Read ‘The Last Days Of The Dinosaurs’ With The SciFri Book Club
Riley Black writes about the days, years, and centuries after disaster strikes in ‘The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.’ Read it with us this May.
The Single Worst Day In The Entire History Of Life On Earth
The day the infamous asteroid struck Earth might have been worst than you could imagine. Riley Black writes about that fateful day.
28:27
How Grief Rewires The Brain
A neuroscientist explores the science behind heartache.
17:12
Fish Make More Noise Than You Think
Far from being silent, many fishes either have been observed to make sounds, or have the capability to do so.
29:33
The Seafaring Life Of ‘Modern-Day Captain Nemo,’ Robert Ballard
Undersea archaeologist Robert Ballard shares adventures from beneath the waves and his love for deep sea exploration.
17:11
Meet The Drag Artists Who Are Making Science More Accessible
Drag performers, like Pattie Gonia and Kyne, are using social media to bring science communication to a wider audience.