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May 27, 2022
Personal health data, like the kind shared on period tracking apps, may be used in court if abortion protections are overturned. Plus, how can we inspire the next generation of female scientists? And we dive into the wonderful world of sharks.
12:04
We Need To Talk About Bird Poop
Seabird poop is a vital fertilizer for ecosystems. What happens to the health of those ecosystems as those seabirds go extinct?
17:26
How Did ‘Prehistoric Planet’ Make Dinosaurs Look So Real?
Paleontologists and producers unveil the behind-the-scenes action of recreating accurate dinosaurs in a new docuseries on Apple TV+.
9:28
Midwestern Farmers Face Drought And Dust
As extreme drought takes over the Great Plains, farmers worry about crop failures and wildfires.
7:28
When Climate Change Reaches Your Plate
As extreme conditions damage crops worldwide, food scientists are exploring more sustainable foods.
8:40
How Texas’ Abortion Restrictions Limit Access To Miscarriage Care
Recent Texas abortion restrictions also limit safe miscarriage treatment. What does Texas’ current reality mean for a future without Roe?
12:15
As COVID Cases Rises, Effectiveness Of Vaccines Lessens In Kids
But experts still say it’s important to protect as many people as possible.
17:13
Meet The ‘Gentle Giant,’ Your Friendly Neighborhood Black Hole
A global collaboration of 300 scientists unveils the second-ever picture of a black hole, the Milky Way’s own supermassive Sagittarius A*.
17:16
What Was It Like To Witness The End Of The Dinosaurs?
A new book chronicles what happened in the minutes, days, weeks, and years after the infamous asteroid hit the Earth.
7:02
One Alaskan Island’s Fight For A Rodent-Free Future
For millions of years, birds in the Aleutians lived without predators. Then rats arrived.
10:22
Campsites At National Parks ‘Harder Than Getting Beyonce Tickets’
As national park campgrounds see rising demand, the reservation system is only increasing inequities.