On Today's Podcast
Were Dinos On Their Way Out Before The Asteroid Hit? Maybe Not
Two new studies suggest that, contrary to longstanding beliefs, dinosaurs were not on the decline before the Chicxulub asteroid impact.
Listen NowNovember 7, 2025
Two new studies suggest that, contrary to longstanding belief, dinosaurs were not on the decline before the Chicxulub asteroid impact. Plus, a giant infrastructure project aims to block invasive carp from entering Lake Michigan, but Chicago’s polluted water already keeps them out. And, Lake Xochimilco in Mexico City is the only place where axolotls live in the wild, and they face growing threats.
12:08
Is Aereo the Latest TV Technology Disruptor?
Is Aereo a high-tech TV game changer or a clever way to get around broadcast copyright law?
9:50
Recording the Global Soundscape
Ecologist Bryan Pijanowski hopes to create a soundscape of every ecosystem on the planet.
24:39
Can We Game Our Way to Better Health?
Gamers and scientists join forces to develop “serious games” to improve health.
Behold the Buckeye Dragon Mite
A newly discovered mite from Ohio is reminiscent of the caterpillar-like dragons of Chinese New Year fame.
An Unexplored Island in Mozambique
An excerpt from “A Window on Eternity” by E.O. Wilson.
Make a Model Eardrum to Detect Sound Waves
Create a model eardrum to visualize sound vibrations, and then use a smartphone to identify your model’s natural frequencies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
17:02
E.O. Wilson: ‘A Window on Eternity’
E.O. Wilson discusses the recovery and biodiversity of Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park.
7:34
Spotting Earth’s Cousin in the Cosmos
Astronomers have found a planet about the size of Earth, far enough from its star to host liquid water.
The Sounds of Space, in Indie Music
A new compilation of indie rock music includes sounds collected from the Voyager space missions.
Suckers for Sap
By vacuum-sucking sap directly from the cut tops of juvenile maple trees, the researchers may revolutionize the maple syrup industry.
Practice Eye of Yesteryear
The instrument is an early version of a training device popularized by optometrists.
17:17
Busting Bad Bacteria With Their Viral Enemies
Phages added to packaged beef or spinach could cut down on E. coli bacteria outbreaks.
12:13
Bill Nye Stops By
Bill Nye stops by to chat about teaching science, launching solar sails into space, and more.
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.