7:41
Is The Oil Industry Ready To Do Something About Climate Change?
Exxon Mobil says it will spend $1 million lobbying for a carbon tax. But there’s a catch.
17:39
How Genes Determine Our Quality Of Sleep
Are you a night owl or a morning lark? Why genetics dictate when, how long, and how well we sleep.
26:47
Why Are More Expecting Mothers Having C-Section Deliveries?
One out of every three children in the United States are now born born via cesarean section.
7:10
‘You Can Never Feel My Pain’
A new podcast tells the story of rapper Prodigy and his life with sickle cell disease.
The Pursuit Of ‘Pure’ Food
Nineteenth century milk sellers used formaldehyde to preserve their product. Just how far have food regulations come?
7:42
Introducing The 2018 Nobel Prize Laureates In The Sciences
This week, a handful of scientists got early morning calls with some exciting news.
23:59
Borax: It’s What’s For Dinner
In the early 20th century, milk could be spiked with formaldehyde and pepper could contain coconut shells or charred rope—until a government chemist called for new food safety.
11:27
From Mother’s Lungs To Baby’s Body
Why does air pollution exposure in the womb adversely affect infants? Researchers find a possible clue in the thyroid.
Dark Skies
Darkness can be scary for humans. But illuminating our cities comes with a cost.
4:39
In Utah, A New Approach To School Vaccine Waivers
Will a new education program convince fewer people to forego vaccines?