Personal health data, like the kind shared on period tracking apps, may be used in court if abortion protections are overturned. Plus, how can we inspire the next generation of female scientists? And we dive into the wonderful world of sharks.

A recent Texas law limiting abortions also limits safe miscarriage treatment. What does Texas’ current reality mean for a future without Roe v. Wade? Plus, should robots replace astronauts in space? And a conversation with the creators of the new dinosaur docuseries “Prehistoric Planet.’

In 2020, over half of American abortions were medication abortions. What will happen to women’s access to these pills if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Plus, scientists release the first image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy. And what happened in the aftermath of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs?

Explorer and undersea archaeologist Robert Ballard describes finding the wreck of the Titanic and other deep-ocean discoveries. Plus, a neuroscientist explores the science behind heartache. And how social media is bringing diverse science communicators to a wider audience.

Judges are seeing skyrocketing numbers of separated parents arguing over whether to vaccinate their children. Plus, can hydrogen fuel cell cars catch up to the electric car market? And why your dog’s breed doesn’t necessarily indicate its behavior.

We explore how effective the IPCC Report can be for generating climate policies. Plus, a look at promising climate solutions already in development. And what it might mean to heal—rather than conserve—endangered landscapes.

COVID case counts are now so inaccurate that we may be missing a current surge in cases. How did it get to this point, and how can you determine risk? Plus, a new book imagines how a trillion dollars might make the most progress toward fixing the planet’s problems. And what springtime looks like on the planet Neptune.

Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses several trials of HIV vaccines using new mRNA technology. Plus, scientists have filled in the final missing pieces of the human genome. And we answer your burning questions about Mars.

Rain and drought are predicted to create better conditions for mosquitoes to spread the West Nile virus across the U.S. Plus, astronomers logged the 5,000th confirmed planet outside of our solar system. And how losing genes allowed vampire bats to gain bloodsucking superpowers.