Puerto Rico y la ciencia espacial después de Arecibo
¿Cómo llenar el vacío del radiotelescopio más potente del mundo? Cuatro años después de su colapso, comienza un nuevo capítulo.
How Metaphors Help—And Hurt—Science
Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside.
Tell Us About Your Favorite Science News From 2024!
We want to know your favorite science news stories from this year, and may feature your thoughts at our event or on our show.
‘Gladiator II’ And The Evidence For Colosseum Naval Battles
Lots of moments from “Gladiator II” are fiction. But some scientists think mock naval battles in the Colosseum totally happened.
Calling All Gift Givers: Need A STEM Book Idea For A Kid?
Our experts are here to handle all your science book requests for the kids in your life! Tell us who you’re shopping for this holiday season.
Mirar al cielo para resolver los problemas de la Tierra
La astronomía en Latinoamérica busca poner la investigación al servicio de los problemas de la región. Falta inversión, pero hay talento.
How Insects Shaped Human Culture Over Millennia
In “The Insect Epiphany,” an entomologist explores the history of insects in art, food, engineering, and more.
Why More Highway Lanes Means More Traffic
As highways have become almost ubiquitous in the US, motorists travel faster and farther—resulting in more traffic.
Road Ecologists Want You To Fall In Love With Infrastructure
Why ask, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” when you can instead consider, “Why did the road cross the land?”
Intertwining The Lives Of Moths And Humans Through Music
A pair of musicians wrote a concept album inspired by moths—and found that humans have more in common with the insects than they expected.