On Today's Podcast
When Headaches Are Ruining Your Life, Where Can You Turn?
In “The Headache,” a science journalist documents his quest to understand his own cluster headaches.
Listen NowAugust 8, 2025
Solar power adoption has been rising fast. Amid recent federal efforts to limit clean energy, will it make a dent in our climate impact? Plus, the mechanisms behind Alzheimer’s disease have eluded scientists for decades. But a new breakthrough points to lithium as a possible explanation. And, Dr. Masao Tomonaga was 2 years old when the US bombed Nagasaki. Eighty years later, he reflects on a lifetime of treating other survivors.
7:29
The US Is Abandoning The Paris Climate Agreement
The Trump administration has begun a year-long process to exit the agreement—which would complete the day after the next presidential election.
4:39
Leaf Data, In Your Family Albums
Researchers are collecting snapshots of Acadia National Park to supplement satellite data on fall leaf colors.
16:36
Is US Science Vulnerable To Espionage?
The NIH suspects that Chinese spies are working with dozens of scientists to steal research from U.S. research centers.
8:06
The Eclipse That Made Einstein A Worldwide Celebrity
100 years ago, scientists shared their observations of how the sun’s mass bent starlight—an announcement that made Einstein an overnight celebrity.
7:50
Watch Mercury Lap The Sun
About 13 times a century, Mercury darts across the blazing disc of the sun. Catch the transit yourself this Monday, November 11th.
20:44
For Better Or Weirder: How AI Fails
The strange, hilarious, and sometimes beautiful mistakes artificial intelligence can make.
7:01
The Secrets Of The Venus Flytrap
Learn about the surprising facts and common misconceptions of the Venus flytrap.
18:17
What Do The Ingredients In Baby Formula Actually Mean For Infant Health?
Deciding which formula is best for your baby? Here’s what science has to say.
The Eclipse That Proved Einstein’s Theory Correct
In 1919, a team of astronomers presented their findings about warped starlight to the Royal Astronomical Society in London, proving Einstein’s theories.
Rounding Up 2019’s Discoveries At Science In The Headlines
Cheers to another trip around the sun! On December 18th, reminisce the past year in science news with your favorite writers, journalists, and storytellers.
The Rise And Fall Of Earthquake Prediction
How a ‘successfully predicted’ earthquake in China was not so successfully predicted after all.
Químicos PFAS y tú
Conoce al abogado demandando en nombre de todos los estadounidenses que tienen PFAS en su sangre.
6:30
Measles Vaccine Helps Protect Against More Than Just Measles
People infected with measles can develop an immune system ‘amnesia,’ losing antibodies to other pathogens.
5:06
Northeastern Bat Populations Haven’t Recovered From White-Nose Syndrome
And the disease is now popping up on the west coast.
11:58
Cemeteries Offer A Green Refuge For Urban Plant And Animal Life
In cities, where plants and animals compete with humans for space and survival, cemeteries offer an unexpected reprieve.
11:01
Alan Alda On How To Talk About Tough Topics
In his podcast Clear + Vivid, Alan Alda talks with scientists about how to connect with people—and talk about tough topics like climate change.
22:24
Moth Magic: Nature’s Underappreciated Night-Dweller
Do moths deserve their unflattering reputation? A museum curator and moth-lover sets the record straight.
33:40
PFAS Chemicals, And You
Meet the lawyer suing on behalf of all U.S. people with PFAS in their blood.
The Farmer Who Took On One Of The World’s Biggest Chemical Corporations
When the cattle on Wilbur Earl Tennant’s farm began to mysteriously fall ill and die, he suspected it wasn’t what the animals were eating—it was what they were drinking.
