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June 13, 2025
US Health Secretary RFK Jr. fired an entire panel that recommends vaccines. Plus, the EPA moves to expedite cleanup of Superfund sites amid budget cuts. Former President Joe Biden’s diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer has put a spotlight on prostate cancer screening.
13:06
Birding the Fall Migration
Birding tips on how to get the most out of the fall bird migration.
27:42
Science Fairs 2.0
A report card on the state of science fairs today, and a look into the future.
7:07
These Smartphone Apps Track Every Step of Your Day
“Quantified self” apps count your steps, measure your sleep, and collect a bevy of other details.
29:07
Can Mass Transit Solve City Sprawl?
L.A. commuters spend 60 hours a year stuck in traffic. But is mass transit a viable alternative?
9:33
Why Climate Change Ups the Odds of Fires, Floods
Climatologist Jennifer Francis talks about how climate change and severe weather may be linked.
17:08
Food Failures: When Home Canning Goes Wrong
Jars broke? Lids buckled? Home canning expert Jessica Piper explains common preserving pitfalls.
17:07
U.S. Cities Quench Growing Thirst with Saltwater
Desalination is growing in popularity, but is it sustainable enough to solve our water problems?
11:49
Are We There Yet? Voyager 1 Finally Answers ‘Yes’
Scientists announced this week that Voyager has finally reached interstellar space.
2:41
Stephen Hawking Looks Back
Stephen Hawking says that, were he to start from scratch, he wouldn’t focus on physics.
38:12
Chemistry Research Roundup
A look at highlights from this week’s American Chemical Society conference.