16:54
Chasing Coral, And Climate Solutions, In New Documentary
In the story of dying coral reefs, a call to action.
17:31
Ants Exhibit Towering Engineering Skills
Ants are known for their elaborate underground tunnels and caverns. But ants also build tall, Eiffel Tower-like columns—with their own bodies
Desktop Diaries: Michael Pollan
In the latest installment of our Desktop Diaries video series, we’ll take you into the home office (and garden) of the famous food and nature author Michael Pollan.
Hr1: News Roundup, Kilogram, Roman Concrete, Science Road Trip
The hidden wonders you might want to hit on a geeky science-themed road trip. Plus, researchers are working to understand the exceptional durability of an ancient building material. And why standardizing our mass measurements relies on an elaborate and exacting physics experiment.
Hr2: DC Science Staffing, Skype A Scientist, No-Heat Cooking
A new Food Failures segment teaches us how to make delicious dishes without turning up the heat. Plus, President Trump has yet to name a presidential science advisor or directors for NASA and NOAA, and other key science positions.
8:17
A Tower Of Skulls, A Frog Explosion, And A Study Of Cycles
Science journalist Annalee Newitz joins us to talk about some of the stories from the week in science.
4:04
A Mathy Makeover For The Kilogram
Standardizing our mass measurements relies on an elaborate and exacting physics experiment.
9:37
Drilling Into The Secrets Of Roman Concrete
Researchers are working to understand the exceptional durability of an ancient building material.
12:23
With Key Staff Missing In Washington, Can Science Policy Move Ahead?
President Trump has yet to name a presidential science advisor or directors for NASA and NOAA, and other key science positions.
9:38
Don’t Phone A Friend. Skype A Scientist!
A new program introduces schoolkids around the world to real, working scientists using videoconferencing tools like Skype.