Episodes

In 2020, over half of American abortions were medication abortions. What will happen to women’s access to these pills if Roe v. Wade is overturned? Plus, scientists release the first image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy. And what happened in the aftermath of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs?

Explorer and undersea archaeologist Robert Ballard describes finding the wreck of the Titanic and other deep-ocean discoveries. Plus, a neuroscientist explores the science behind heartache. And how social media is bringing diverse science communicators to a wider audience.

Judges are seeing skyrocketing numbers of separated parents arguing over whether to vaccinate their children. Plus, can hydrogen fuel cell cars catch up to the electric car market? And why your dog’s breed doesn’t necessarily indicate its behavior.

We explore how effective the IPCC Report can be for generating climate policies. Plus, a look at promising climate solutions already in development. And what it might mean to heal—rather than conserve—endangered landscapes.

COVID case counts are now so inaccurate that we may be missing a current surge in cases. How did it get to this point, and how can you determine risk? Plus, a new book imagines how a trillion dollars might make the most progress toward fixing the planet’s problems. And what springtime looks like on the planet Neptune.

Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses several trials of HIV vaccines using new mRNA technology. Plus, scientists have filled in the final missing pieces of the human genome. And we answer your burning questions about Mars.

Rain and drought are predicted to create better conditions for mosquitoes to spread the West Nile virus across the U.S. Plus, astronomers logged the 5,000th confirmed planet outside of our solar system. And how losing genes allowed vampire bats to gain bloodsucking superpowers.

Your home can help reduce carbon emissions. Here’s how to consider balancing the burden of individual and systemic action. Plus, a third of GoFundMe campaigns to cover medical costs fail. And how scientists are learning where Mars’ water went.

Scientists know more about long COVID than they used to, but there are still some important unanswered questions. Plus, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may hasten a global shift to greener energy sources. And, how to make our wastewater systems better.