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January 17, 2020
With the 2020 presidential primaries close by, how has technology changed the way pollsters poll? And can these new polls be trusted? Plus, the math behind big decision making.
7:49
Our Bodies Are Cooling Down
98.6 F is no longer the average healthy body temperature. Is improving health the culprit?
3:54
Planning For Spring Waters Along The Missouri
Looking to repaired levees in the hopes of reducing future flood damage.
14:06
Why Native Fish Matter
How restoring native fish species can help Great Lakes ecosystems weather the next invasion.
12:14
Living Robots, Designed By Computer
Researchers have designed collections of frog skin and heart cells to carry out specific functions.
23:23
The Math Behind Big Decision Making
We encounter numbers in our everyday lives that can influence how we make decisions, from growing algal blooms, to cancer treatment, to courtroom verdicts. But what do these numbers really tell us?
10:34
Bird Love Letters, Planetary Potatoes, And The Science Comics Of Rosemary Mosco
Nature cartoonist Rosemary Mosco dreams up scenes from the funny side of science.
20:02
The Science Of Polling In 2020 And Beyond
Polling is changing as modern technology influences our behaviors. Can we continue to trust it?
7:52
Solving The Mystery Of Ancient Egyptian Head Cones
The physical evidence behind ancient Egyptian fashion choices.
4:01
Studying Drought, Under Glass
Scientists are using the enclosed Biosphere 2 ecosystem to investigate how carbon moves in a rainforest under drought conditions.
17:29
How Climate Change Is Fanning Australia’s Flames
Why the future holds more destructive fire seasons for Australia and the rest of the globe.