Episodes

Wherever you go this vacation season, there are bound to be birds. How beginner birders can find, identify, and appreciate them. Plus, the tasty science of your frozen desserts.

On the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing, we celebrate the history of the Apollo program and examine its legacy. Plus, we kick off our new book club about bird brilliance of all kinds.

What’s worse for the climate: chicken or asparagus? The answer might surprise you. Plus, why do mosquitoes like to bite you? It’s how you smell.

Archaeologist Sarah Parcak explores how modern tools are helping us learn lessons from ancient history. Plus, science writer Sam Kean tells the high-stakes history of the Nazi counterpart of the Manhattan Project.

Cephalopod genetics, the thrill of the giant squid, and a farewell to Cephalopod Week 2019. Plus, we explore the fascinating history of paternity testing.

Get your tentacles ready—Cephalopod Week is back! Plus, microbes are everywhere and have close ties to the climate. So, why are they often absent from discussion about climate change?

Cities have always been hotter than their surroundings. Meet the people trying to cool off the urban jungle even as the globe warms. Plus, we’ve got some science books for your summer reading list.

Why should research trials include both male and female lab rats? Plus, a trip to the Onyx River, the site of the longest ongoing climate record in Antarctica.

How wild honey bees can teach us better ways to cultivate them. Plus, a playwright explores what kinds of narratives we need to stir action on climate.