How pre-existing social inequities exacerbate COVID-19’s impact on Black, Latino, and Native American communities. Plus, USGS scientists used their expertise in map-making to catalogue the geology of the moon.

Scientists map the coronavirus’ spread, helping navigate COVID-19 responses. Plus, evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin tells the story of how life started on Earth by tracing important milestones in evolutionary biology.

In 2018, over 15,000 people were diagnosed with Valley Fever in the U.S. We travel to hot spots in the American West to learn more about the people it harms. Plus, after 30 years, the Hubble Space Telescope still offers sharp insight into space.

You aren’t alone in grieving the climate crisis. We talk about turning feelings of loss into action. Plus, shake off those feelings of isolation, and join the City Nature Challenge to celebrate Citizen Science Month.

The COVID-19 crisis is having ripple effects on other parts of the healthcare system. Plus, scientists talk about how to revel in the birds, bees, and other joys of spring safely.

Due to shortages of crucial supplies, healthcare workers ask volunteers to make medical masks. Plus, a trip out to Mercury, and a dive to the bottom of the sea.

How citizen scientists can help the CDC track the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. Plus, rethinking invasive species with Pablo Escobar’s hippos.

Experiencing COVID-19 information overload? Two experts offer clarity on the studies taking over news headlines this week. Plus, Jane Goodall reflects on 60 years of research and conservation.

The coronavirus is easy to kill with soap and water. We talk how it works, and why it matters for more people than you. Plus, a new podcast from Science Friday looks at the scientific backstories behind words.

NASA is accepting applications for a new class of astronaut candidates. Do you have what it takes? Plus, surgery and AI are teaming up to make artificial limbs more intuitive and user-friendly—and expanding the capabilities of the next generation of prosthetics.