47:19
Revisiting The Nuclear Age With ‘Oppenheimer’
In Christopher Nolan’s new film, moviegoers will face the United States’ contentious nuclear history.
17:19
When Eye-Grabbing Results Just Don’t Pan Out
Is a drive to publish in prestigious scientific journals leading researchers to overstate their findings as the next big breakthrough?
16:54
A Biotech Offensive Against Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes
Lee County, Florida is using biotechnology to eradicate mosquitoes. Plus, how CRISPR can engineer a reduction in disease-carrying mosquitoes.
11:34
Record Number Of People In Space At The Same Time
There is a record number of humans in orbit: 17. Plus, flies are more necessary than we give them credit for—and they’re in trouble.
10:08
Southwestern States Break The Dam On Water Stalemate
California, Arizona, and Nevada finally reach a compromise to cut use water use from the Colorado River.
12:06
Orcas Are Attacking Boats Near Spain. Scientists Don’t Know Why
Orca attacks on boats in the region have increased, leading to three sinkings. Plus, how a Supreme Court decision could affect wetlands.
5:02
Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum Takes Down Digital Resources
A patient with a rare condition donated his heart to the museum, only to have it caught up in the conversation over how to handle human remains.
16:01
What To Do When 500-1,000 Crows Roost In Your Neighborhood
When hundreds of crows took up long-term residence in a Baltimore neighborhood this past winter, one woman turned to Reddit for answers.
33:55
US Declares An End To The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Funding and policy changes loom as the federal health emergency that’s covered things like free tests and vaccines comes to an end. Ira and Dr. Anthony Fauci discuss.
26:21
Who Will Win The Rat Race?
Ridding cities of the rats that love them is an age-old problem.