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April 26, 2024
For her new book, Aarathi Prasad spent years researching the past and future of silk—and even grew her own silkworms. Plus, an array of new products monitors users’ brain waves using caps or headbands. That neural data has few privacy protections. And, bonobo males may not live up to their reputation as calmer, more peaceful great apes.
17:02
E.O. Wilson: ‘A Window on Eternity’
E.O. Wilson discusses the recovery and biodiversity of Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park.
21:40
How a Warming Planet Will Change What’s on Your Plate
Climate change has already cut yields of wheat and corn, taking a bite out of gains achieved by better farming technology.
16:36
Amir Aczel: ‘Why Science Does Not Disprove God’
Aczel’s latest book chronicles the New Atheist movement, taking aim at scientists like Richard Dawkins.
17:13
Discovering Your Inner Fish
Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin takes us through the evolutionary story of how the human body evolved from our fish and reptilian ancestors.
12:12
The Sticky Science Behind Maple Syrup
Plant physiologist Abby van den Berg traces how maple sap flows through trees and onto your plate.
16:36
With Her Kids’ Help, Jean Craighead George’s ‘Ice Whale’ Sees Print
The final novel from “My Side of the Mountain” author Jean Craighead George takes children underneath the Arctic Ocean.
17:29
Reawakening Limbs After Years of Paralysis
Paraplegics were able to stand and move their legs again with the help of a spinal implant.
11:32
Scientists Study Vole Romance Under the Influence
To learn how alcohol affects relationships, scientists mix prairie voles a drink.
16:38
Up Close With the Lunar Eclipse
The lunar eclipse on Tuesday, April 15, will be visible from all over North and South America.
12:13
Bill Nye Stops By
Bill Nye stops by to chat about teaching science, launching solar sails into space, and more.