17:38
Life In The Wrong Political Bubble
New research says being politically isolated hurts our relationships. What’s the best way to bridge the divide?
12:11
Storing Digital Data With an ‘Atomic Abacus’
If you want to pack the maximum amount of digital data into the smallest space, why not start with the smallest bits available: atoms?
34:39
Predicting the Future of Robotics
A look at the past and future of robot technology.
4:59
Free Access to Scientific Research Comes at a Cost
Congress wants to make federally funded research available for free. But someone will have to pay.
7:21
Protoplanet Moon Impact, Drunk Lorises, and More
In this week’s news roundup, Rachel Feltman from the Washington Post’s Speaking of Science blog talks about the protoplanet impact that may have created the moon’s Imbrium Basin.
When Eels Attack!
Electric eels zap fish and other underwater prey, but what would make them leap out of the water and shock an animal like a horse?
Hr2:Tracking Online Terrorist Networks With Math Models, Pokemon Go and Augmented Reality, Science in Ghostbusters
Repurposing mathematical models to track extremist networks on social media. Plus, finding nuggets of science in the new Ghostbusters.
Hr1:News Roundup, Direct-Injection Engines, Recycling Questions, Health Effects of Racism
How does racism affect the mental and physical health of people of color? Plus, sorting out your questions about reducing, reusing, and recycling.
16:24
The Real Science In The New Ghostbusters
How physicists made a movie about ghosts a bit more realistic.
4:31
A Climate Tradeoff for Fuel-Efficient Engines?
Fuel-efficient direct injection engines are taking over the market for new vehicles. Here’s why they might be an imperfect solution.