On Today's Podcast
Why Astronomers Are Excited About Comet 3I/ATLAS’ Close Approach
Comet 3I/Atlas is just the third known object to visit us from outside our solar system. So yes... we'll be talking about aliens.
Listen NowDecember 19, 2025
A newly identified amoeba can survive at the temperature of a medium-well steak. Plus, a distant lava planet shows signs of an atmosphere. And, this Christmas Bird Count, we salute the fabulous, underappreciated, common species. Here’s to you, house sparrow.
17:01
Is Spring Falling Out Of Sync?
The delicate timing between plants, wildlife, and seasons can be thrown off balance by warming temperatures.
How Young Learners Engaged With Sun Science At Home
A virtual camp with live Q&A and hands-on activities led to nearly 2,700 children learning about the physics of the solar system.
12:01
The Latest IPCC Report Is Full Of Warnings—And Hope
The report details where we stand on mitigating climate change and where to go from here.
6:14
An Underwater Volcano Off The Oregon Coast Sheds Light On Eruptions
The Axial Seamount is a natural laboratory, helping scientists improve long-term eruption forecasts.
17:14
Listen To Ethereal Sounds Derived From Space
NASA’s Sonification Project aims to turn astrophysics data into sound, enabling visually impaired people to engage with outer space.
12:05
Can Medicine Move To Animal-Free Testing?
Scientists are developing new technologies that would reduce the need to test new drugs on animals.
11:21
Capturing Carbon With Tasty Fungus
Farming fungi in forests could be a great source of low-carbon protein—and help sequester more carbon.
6:01
Whiskey Distillery On The Rocks After Fungus Spreads
Whiskey fungus isn’t as fun as it sounds. Just ask Lincoln County, Tennessee.
17:02
NASA’s New Science Head Sees A Bright Future
Dr. Nicola Fox, previously the director of NASA’s heliophysics division, will shape the agency’s priorities.
11:18
March Mammal Madness Wants To Hear You Roar
Can a honey badger beat a short-faced bear? Now’s your chance to compete with the wildest bracket.
12:19
At Long Last, More Regulations For Forever Chemicals
An EPA proposal would require water utilities to limit the amount of PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
12:14
How AI Is Changing The Drug Development Pipeline
The first drugs designed with AI are now in clinical trials, raising new questions for the pharmaceutical industry.
5:04
An Ambitious Plan To Build Back Louisiana’s Coast
The state will receive $2 billion dollars to reconnect the Mississippi River to its nearby marshes, but local shrimpers and oyster harvesters aren’t convinced.
11:39
Stop Flushing Your Health Data Down The Toilet
Smart toilets are powered by AI to give users more insight into their health.
17:12
50 Years Later, Reflecting On The Treaty That Controls Wildlife Trade
CITES, the pioneering international treaty ratified 50 years ago, aimed to regulate trade in wildlife species—and it’s still expanding.
10:42
This Skin-like Robot Can Heal Itself
A new, soft robotics material could usher in self-repairing prosthetics.
6:10
Naked Mole-Rats Are Eternally Fertile
Understanding how naked mole-rats are fertile for their whole lives may help answer questions about human reproduction.
16:50
Balancing The Good And Bad Of Phosphorus
This critical element has been crucial to farming—and is also responsible for causing massive toxic algae blooms.
Mining For The Phosphorus Locked In Ancient Poop
Scientists once looked to fossilized feces to help fertilize new agriculture fields. But do the costs outweigh the benefits in the longterm?
The Power Of Phosphorus: ‘The Devil’s Element’ Author Q&A
On April 27, join our event with the author of ‘The Devil’s Element’ about our long history with elemental phosphorus.