In a never-ending stream of data, a nonhuman voice emerges
In “Hole in the Sky,” a threat forecaster confined to a bunker deciphers a mysterious code. One day, a new kind of voice comes through.
Just had heart surgery? You might get the blues
Many cardiac patients experience sadness or anxiety after leaving the hospital. Being prepared for the “cardiac blues” can make a difference.
Writing science fiction with Daniel H. Wilson
On May 29 we’ll discuss Wilson’s book, “Hole in the Sky” and his life as an author, robotics engineer, and Cherokee citizen.
Backyard birds have a deep dino history
In “The Story of Birds,” the familiar creatures in our skies and backyards are reintroduced as the last surviving dinosaurs.
Why does life exist? Follow the energy
In “Why Do We Exist?” Hakeem Oluseyi explores how life may have emerged to move energy through matter—and why Earth is the perfect setting.
Humans have always been composting
In “Compost after Reading,” a history of how humans have managed the decomposition process to replenish soil through the ages.
The journey to ‘poophoria’ starts with a conversation
A gastroenterologist was surprised to find that so many of her patients struggled with pooping—and they didn’t know how to talk about it.
Why the magnolia is an ancient revolutionary
In “How Flowers Made Our World,” magnolia blossoms offer a glimpse into the evolutionary history and global takeover of flowering plants.
Decoding whale-speak with AI
An environmental reporter joins a research team trying to attach recording devices to sperm whales, in hopes of decoding their calls.
The Long Push To Blame Systemic Problems On Individuals
“It’s on You” chronicles how corporations and behavioral economists pushed for huge, systemic problems to be fixed by personal choices.