On Today's Podcast
Tangling With Entanglement And Other Big Ideas In Physics
Physicist Sean Carroll takes on black holes, Schrödinger’s cat, and other big physics concepts that had our audience wondering.
Listen NowDecember 26, 2025
Physicist Sean Carroll takes on black holes, Schrödinger’s cat, and other big physics concepts. Plus, we revisit some of our top stories of 2025, covering research into how death metal singers safely produce extreme vocalizations, how algorithms and social media are changing language, and what we can learn from people thriving in the coldest parts of the world.
21:40
How a Warming Planet Will Change What’s on Your Plate
Climate change has already cut yields of wheat and corn, taking a bite out of gains achieved by better farming technology.
17:02
E.O. Wilson: ‘A Window on Eternity’
E.O. Wilson discusses the recovery and biodiversity of Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park.
7:34
Spotting Earth’s Cousin in the Cosmos
Astronomers have found a planet about the size of Earth, far enough from its star to host liquid water.
The Sounds of Space, in Indie Music
A new compilation of indie rock music includes sounds collected from the Voyager space missions.
Suckers for Sap
By vacuum-sucking sap directly from the cut tops of juvenile maple trees, the researchers may revolutionize the maple syrup industry.
Practice Eye of Yesteryear
The instrument is an early version of a training device popularized by optometrists.
17:17
Busting Bad Bacteria With Their Viral Enemies
Phages added to packaged beef or spinach could cut down on E. coli bacteria outbreaks.
12:13
Bill Nye Stops By
Bill Nye stops by to chat about teaching science, launching solar sails into space, and more.
16:38
Up Close With the Lunar Eclipse
The lunar eclipse on Tuesday, April 15, will be visible from all over North and South America.
11:32
Scientists Study Vole Romance Under the Influence
To learn how alcohol affects relationships, scientists mix prairie voles a drink.
17:29
Reawakening Limbs After Years of Paralysis
Paraplegics were able to stand and move their legs again with the help of a spinal implant.
16:36
With Her Kids’ Help, Jean Craighead George’s ‘Ice Whale’ Sees Print
The final novel from “My Side of the Mountain” author Jean Craighead George takes children underneath the Arctic Ocean.
Yogurt, Breakfast of Champions?
Research suggests that yogurt containing active bacterial cultures could have multiple health benefits.
Gecko-Inspired Adhesive
A reusable tape made of micro fibers has the remarkable ability to self-clean.
An Artist Memorializes Frogs’ Struggle for Survival
Artist Brandon Ballengée’s portraits of deformed frogs turn scientific specimens into “stained glass windows.”
11:54
How Will Russian-U.S. Politics Affect Our Relationship in Space?
NASA suspended a majority of its communications with Russia in response to the conflict in Crimea.
27:16
Roger Penrose: Cosmic Inflation Is ‘Fantasy’
What’s wrong with modern physics—and could alternative theories explain our observations of the universe?
6:30
Inside Insight: Clearing and Staining Fish
Clearing and staining gobies, stingrays, and sharks has revealed to scientist Adam Summers critical data, as well as the beauty of each fish’s unique form.