17:25
Two Cosmic Explorers Investigate the World Within Us
In this archival interview from October 9, 1992, Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan talk about their book “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are.”
17:14
Do Scientists Have the Duty to Speak Out?
The popular anti-terrorism slogan, “If you see something, say something,” asks citizens to speak up if they see a potential threat. But does that apply to scientists?
12:10
Understanding The Epidemic Of Gun Violence
After the 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, researchers push that gun violence be addressed as a public health issue.
17:27
Government Glitches: What Happens When IT Projects Fail
Bob Charette reflects on a decades-worth of IT fails in government and what can be done to improve the outcome of these projects.
16:16
Trash Talk: Uncovering the Waste in U.S. Landfills
American landfills may be crowded with twice as much waste as previously thought, according to a new study.
16:43
Science and Diplomacy
What role can science and scientists play in negotiating global issues?
17:25
Putting Scientific Research to the Test
Out of 100 psychology studies, researchers were able to reproduce the original results in less than half.
24:26
Employee or Datapoint?
The data employers are gathering on their employees aren’t always a fair measure of efficiency or success, and in some cases, it’s an invasion of privacy.
17:32
Deconstructing School Discipline
Researchers rethink discipline in an effort to break down the “school-to-prison” pipeline.
29:01
Can Marijuana Help or Hurt Adolescent Health?
A roundtable of scientists discuss ongoing research on the effects and potential applications of marijuana for adolescents in the United States.