7:39
NASA Loses An Opportunity, And Greenland Takes One
This week, we say goodbye to the rover that turned a 90-day mission into a 14-year journey on the Red Planet.
11:57
Putting Mosquito-Borne Illnesses On A Diet
New research finds that the same pathways in the brain that control human hunger can shut down a mosquito’s interest in biting you.
7:44
Yes, It’s Cold. But Also, It’s Warmer
While the polar vortex has the Midwest in a deep freeze, Australia is having a heatwave—and globally, the planet’s warmer than average.
11:47
Feel Sleepy When You’re Sick? That Could Be Your Immune System Kicking In
Researchers identified a protein linked to the immune system that may make you feel sleepy when you're sick.
17:02
Peter A. Browne’s Hairy Obsession
Meet the 19th-century citizen scientist who collected hair from elephant chins, mummies, and presidents.
6:19
The Cold Case That Began A DNA Forensics Revolution
The investigative podcast “Bear Brook” explores the first case to use consumer genetic testing to find a killer.
7:42
The Battle Of The Hard Drives
Two companies are exploring very different methods to expand the storage capacity of hard disk drives.
19:54
Are All Calories Created (And Burned) Equally?
How do low-carb, high protein, calorie counting guidelines affect our metabolism?
46:19
2018 Year In Review: Wildfires, Space Probes, And CRISPR
We recap the year in science news with Sarah Kaplan and Rachel Feltman.
The Science Behind The Five-Second Rule
Let's dig into the science and history of this urban myth.