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12:12
The Resurrection Of The American Chestnut
A once-common food staple, this giant tree has essentially disappeared from American forests. Can we bring it back—and should we?
16:42
Surfing Particles Can Supercharge Northern Lights
How the physics of plasma, particles, and the Earth’s magnetic field combine in dazzling displays of aurora.
29:14
Looking Back On A Century of Science
The archives of Science News offer a window into how science has progressed and changed over a hundred years.
16:40
Decking the Halls, Mathematically
How many calories does Santa consume? From Markov chains to matrices, mathematician Hannah Fry is here to optimize your holiday questions.
17:08
When Can Climate Change Be Comedy?
A disaster-ologist and a movie curator discuss the role that disaster movies play in understanding the biggest challenges facing humanity.
11:48
A Spike In Winter COVID Cases Begins
Plus, scientists discover a new species of millipede that actually lives up to its name.
10:19
Black Protestant Clergy Are Effectively Encouraging Vaccines
In historically Black Protestant churches, regular attendees are much more likely to be vaccinated than those who come infrequently.
6:34
What Is Causing Maine’s Puffins To Physically Shrink?
Centuries of see-sawing growth and decline now has a new factor: climate change.
11:57
Big Trees, Big Benefits
The largest one percent of trees play an outsized role in forest ecosystems.
4:22
How To Create Your Own Holiday Scent Memories
Why our brains connect smells to memories—and how to capture your favorite seasonal scents.