Hr2: Future Commuting, Astronaut Mike Massimino, Humans To Mars
As rideshare companies like Uber strike deals with cities to supplement or replace traditional transit options and parking lots, we ask: What is the future of commuting? Plus astronaut Mike Massimino talks about his journey from the suburbs of Long Island to the crew of two shuttle missions to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. And are we ready to go to Mars?
Hr1: News Roundup, Nobel Prize, Golden Record 2.0, Pop Up Books
We review the sounds, images, and videos our listeners chose to represent our world. Plus, pop-up designer Matthew Reinhart engineers paper cut-outs that move and extend, sometimes reaching nearly two feet tall.
7:15
A Limit to Lifespan, Genetic Preference for Flavors, and Hurricane Matthew’s Power
A new look at mortality suggests that even as average lifespan increases, there’s still a hard cap on how long we can live.
5:03
The Fairy Tale Of The Nobel Prize
The Nobels are supposed to honor the best of science, but the awards have their flaws.
7:09
Constructing Eye-Popping Pop-Up Books
Pop-up designer Matthew Reinhart engineers paper cut-outs that move and extend, sometimes reaching nearly two-feet tall.
17:35
Astronaut Mike Massimino’s Bumpy Ride Into Space
Astronaut Mike Massimino talks about his journey from the suburbs of Long Island to the crew of two shuttle missions to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
12:12
The Future of Your Commute
As rideshare companies like Uber strike deals with cities to supplement or replace traditional transit options and parking lots, we ask: What is the future of commuting?
16:28
Planning Out a Trip to Mars
Elon Musk has laid out a goal of a million humans colonizing Mars. Are we ready?
26:41
Golden Record 2.0
We review the sounds, images, and videos our listeners chose to represent our world.
Engineering the Perfect Pop
Using scissors, tape, and reams of creativity, Matthew Reinhart engineers paper to bend, fold, and transform into fantastic creatures and locales.