6:23
Pluto Rolls Over (the Dwarf Planet, Not the Dog)
In this week’s news roundup, science editor Sophie Bushwick talks about how a massive ice-filled basin may have caused the dwarf planet to tip, and other science stories in the news.
5:52
All the (Fake) News That’s Fit to Share
In the wake of the 2016 elections, social media platforms and online news hubs are trying to put a damper on the viral spread of false information.
17:24
What Causes The Common Cold?
Meet the viruses you have to thank for that stuffy nose.
20:25
Science Goes To The Movies: ‘Arrival’
How would real scientists achieve mutual understanding with an alien race?
20:37
Food Failures: Add A Dash Of Science To Your Thanksgiving Recipes
The science behind roasting a browner bird and sweetening sweet potatoes.
5:08
Mushrooms as Tough as Leather
A San Francisco start-up has developed a fungal material that can sub for leather, wood, and even plastic.
16:28
This Cold And Flu Season, Get To Know Your Enemy
We answer your questions about the cold virus.
The Fungi in Your Future
From bricks, to furniture, to leather, mushrooms can be made into a wide variety of materials.
Hr2: Wireless Spinal Tech, Climate Policy, Moon Impact
Swiss researchers created a wireless device that enabled paralyzed monkeys to walk again. Plus, how might climate change policy fare under President Trump?
Hr1: News Roundup, Political Hangovers, Werner Herzog
Filmmaker Werner Herzog talks about his new documentary “Into the Inferno,” about the devastating power of volcanoes. Plus, how believing in the possibility of change can help you come to terms with this long and polarizing election season.