Episodes

An immunobiologist answers listeners’ ongoing pandemic questions. Plus, astronauts for the next lunar mission have been chosen, including the first woman and first person of color. And in the game Terra Nil, your goal is to restore a barren wasteland into a thriving ecosystem.

The delicate timing between plants, wildlife, and seasons can be thrown off balance by warming temperatures. Plus, researchers now think that a third of people lose their vaccine-derived immunity to mumps by age 18. And the first animal brain map is complete.

Can a honey badger beat a short-faced bear? Now’s your chance to compete in March Mammal Madness. Plus, could lab rats become a thing of the past? And a scientifically artistic interpretation of what a black hole sounds like.

Pharma companies are harnessing the power of AI to streamline the research development of new drugs. Plus, as phosphorus reserves dwindle, excess phosphorus in fertilizer pollutes waterways. And a smart toilet that give users more insight into their health.

With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about how to best set your garden up for success. Plus, how can Utah scientists and politicians save the Great Salt Lake? And a theory that ties black holes with dark energy has astrophysicists divided.

We take a deep dive into how big tech has accumulated so much unchecked power. Plus, insulin maker Eli Lilly finally capped the price of the drug. And our favorite science-related Oscar nominees.

A groundbreaking policy passed three decades ago ordered institutions to return Native American remains. Many have failed to do so. Plus, designing a package that lets a seed plant itself. And a conversation with rapper and academic Sammus about the intersections between hip-hop and AI.

Ohio residents are demanding answers about the environmental impact of a recent train derailment. Plus, amid historic drought, what solutions are available to stabilize the future of water in the western U.S.?. And why it feels so good to eat chocolate.

As dementia diagnoses rise, how can our healthcare systems cope? Plus, amid a flurry of AI announcements, we break down how tech like ChatGPT could affect our lives this year.

The U.S. just approved its first small modular nuclear power plant design. What does it mean for the future of nuclear power? Plus, the science of fungi in the new ‘The Last Of Us’ TV show. And how a musician used the sounds of climate change on his new album.