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May 2, 2025
An astronomer explores the cosmos and the limits of what science can test. Plus, how the mysterious properties of pasta—like how it bends, coils, and breaks—have been tested by physicists for decades. And, millions of years ago, iguanas somehow got from North America to Fiji. Scientists think they made the trip on a raft of fallen vegetation.
30:01
Hurricane Sandy Recovery, One Year Later
A year after Hurricane Sandy, differing visions for the coastline of tomorrow.
23:27
Science Goes To The Movies: ‘Gravity’
Astronauts separate fact from fiction in Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity.”
22:44
Craig Venter: Life at the Speed of Light
In his latest book, Venter imagines printing out flu vaccines and teleporting Martian DNA.
3:59
Discover the Inner Beauty of the Naked Mole Rat
How do naked mole rats live to 30 years without getting cancer?
12:26
Climate Change Aids Toxic Slime’s Advance
Toxic blooms of cyanobacteria are choking lakes and rivers worldwide, due in part to warmer waters.
17:29
Uncovering the Brain of a Psychopath
Neuroscientist James Fallon’s brain scan matched the patterns in the scan of a psychopath.
12:09
The Real-Life Walking Dead
People suffering from Cotard’s syndrome believe they are dead or no longer exist.
11:56
With Shutdown Over, Scientists Assess the Damage
Government labs are turning on their lights—but many Antarctic scientists are still in limbo.
17:43
Making Sense of Science Infographics
How you can decode modern infographics and spot those that mislead.
16:51
Vines Choking Out Trees in the Tropics
Increased forest fragmentation and a boost in carbon dioxide may contribute to the vines’ success.