12:05
When The Promise Of Social Media Becomes Perilous
New York Times journalist Max Fisher’s new book charts social media’s meteoric rise.
34:41
Remembering Roger Payne, Who Helped Save The Whales
Researcher Roger Payne died earlier this month, leaving behind a legacy of whalesong recordings that inspired global conservation efforts.
17:19
When Eye-Grabbing Results Just Don’t Pan Out
Is a drive to publish in prestigious scientific journals leading researchers to overstate their findings as the next big breakthrough?
11:51
Why Have Ocean Temperatures Spiked?
Scientists still don’t know why global sea surface temperatures have risen so dramatically.
34:25
The Best Summer Books Of 2023, According To Two Science Writers
Two science writers weigh in on their favorite nonfiction and fiction books for the summer season.
11:58
Curly Hair Keeps Your Scalp Cooler
New research aims to better understand the role of hair texture in human evolution.
34:45
Unprecedented Avian Flu Outbreak Continues
In the midst of the worst outbreak in US history, here’s what you should know about avian flu.
12:00
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts Across The United States
Climate change is driving a longer and more intense wildfire season.
16:54
A Biotech Offensive Against Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes
Lee County, Florida is using biotechnology to eradicate mosquitoes. Plus, how CRISPR can engineer a reduction in disease-carrying mosquitoes.
12:04
Exposing Texas’ Excess Emissions Problems
Over the last two decades, state regulators have allowed companies to release more than a billion pounds of excess pollution.