July 18, 2025
Across the country, premiums are rising and home insurers are pulling out of markets that are most at risk for climate change-fueled disasters. Plus, the New World Screwworm is creeping north, threatening cattle in Mexico and the US. And, a new book explores the poisonous concoctions in Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries and the science behind how they kill.
12:11
How Death Metal Singers Make Their Extreme Vocalizations
Vocal researchers are learning how death metal singers safely produce extreme vocal distortions, in hopes of improving vocal health care.
17:25
A Precisely Pointed Laser Allows People To See New Color ‘Olo’
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.”
7:19
In Louisiana, A Chance To Study A Successful, Growing Wetland
Many wetlands are disappearing, but Louisiana’s “accidental” Wax Lake Delta is growing—and informing coastal restoration techniques.
17:30
Untangling The Mind-Body Connection In Chronic Pain
Research suggests that better understanding the psychological and neurological components of chronic pain may lead to better treatments.
How ‘Zombie’ Parasites Control Their Victims’ Minds
The idea of zombies has fascinated humans for centuries. Real-life parasites have been taking over the minds of insects for eons.
Meet The Death Metal Singers Changing Vocal Health Research
With cameras down their throats, metal singers show how they produce growls, screams, and squeals without damaging their vocal tissues.
Earth Day Is The Perfect Time For Science
Participate in community science projects, use engineering to solve problems, and get outdoors with hands-on activities for Earth Day.
How Real Doctors Brought ‘The Pitt’ To Life
We go inside the scientifically accurate ER world created for the TV show with one of its medical consultants.
In ‘The Shrouds,’ E-Textiles Capture The Intimacy Of Death
The movie’s burial shroud is a way to surveil the dead. In real life, artists are capturing intimate moments by weaving tech into textiles.
11:34
Possible Signature Of Life Detected On Exoplanet—Maybe
The Webb Space Telescope picked up traces of dimethyl sulfide on planet K2-18b. On Earth, the molecule comes from microbes and phytoplankton.
17:14
A Blind Inventor’s Life Of Advocacy And Innovation
In “Connecting Dots: A Blind Life,” inventor Josh Miele recounts his life story and path to becoming an accessibility designer.
12:10
A Colossal Squid Video? That’s A Big Deal
Researchers captured the first confirmed video of a colossal squid swimming in its natural habitat—almost 2,000 feet deep.
17:24
Advances In Brain-Computer Interfaces For People With Paralysis
With brain-implanted devices, people with paralysis have been able to command computers to “move” virtual objects and speak for them.
17:03
Investigating Cat Behavior Through Genetics
With the help of cat owners, a new project investigates cats’ biology and aims to link some of their behaviors to their genes.
17:31
The Lack Of Science In Road Design Is Deadly
Are traffic engineering decisions based on evidence-based research? Not as much as you might think.
What Traffic Engineers Don’t Want You To Know
The way our streets are designed is killing us. A recent book details how the field of traffic engineering needs to catch up to the science.
12:17
Trump’s Nominee For NASA Administrator Meets Congress
Nominee Jared Isaacman prioritized a Mars mission in his confirmation hearings, raising questions about the fate of the Artemis lunar program.
8:17
Huh? The Valuable Role Of Interjections
Utterances like “um,” “wow” and “mm-hmm” aren’t just fillers—they keep conversations flowing.
8:17
A Sweet New Treatment For Antibiotic Resistant Infections?
New research suggests the artificial sweetener saccharin could kill antibiotic resistant bacteria.
12:04
How A Navajo Plant Researcher Is Reviving A Desert Peach
Bringing back Southwest peach orchards won’t be easy, but researchers are on the lookout for remaining trees—and they need help.