April 25, 2025
Understanding the psychological and neurological components of chronic pain may lead to better treatments. Plus, vocal researchers are learning how death metal singers safely produce extreme vocal distortions, in hopes of improving vocal health care. And, researchers isolated one kind of cone in the eye and aimed lasers at it to allow subjects to see a super vibrant teal shade they call “olo.”
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Undiscovered Presents: Plants And Prejudice
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, are non-native species dangerous, or are we just prejudiced against them?
Undiscovered Presents: The Magic Machine
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Undiscovered Presents: The Holdout
On the newest episode of ‘Undiscovered,’ did a meteorite kill the dinosaurs? One paleontologist has a bone to pick with that theory.
I, Robovie
Our podcast, Undiscovered, is back for season 2! In this episode, some psychologists probe just how far kids’ empathy for robots will go.
We Are ‘Go’ For Launch
Take a tour of NASA’s historic launchpads in Google Earth.
Take A Tour Of NASA’s Historic Launchpads
Take a tour of NASA’s historic launchpads in Google Earth.
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Sniffing Out Hidden Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the world’s most deadly and silent cancers. An innovative team of scientists (and dogs) are creating an early detection method that could save lives.
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