Episodes

The U.S. government has big trouble managing mustangs. Plus, the ABCs of altcoins, blockchains and cryptocurrency.

In Puerto Rico, how will rescue efforts progress on a flooded island? Plus we break down what would actually happen during a nuclear war.

Why long dead dinosaurs have plenty to teach us about our future earth. And wildfires have scorched 8.5 million acres of land this year—a look at what’s fueling these fires.

Planetary scientists reflect on the 20-year Cassini mission, which made its final fiery dive into Saturn today. Plus, biologists are waiting to assess Hurricane Irma’s damage to Florida’s wildlife.

Are we alone in the universe? Famed astronomer and alien hunter Jill Tarter talks about her hunt for extraterrestrial life. Plus, the surprising ingredient that makes modern chicken possible: antibiotics.

What does Hurricane Harvey mean for future storms and the cities that may be unprepared for them? Plus, there’s little evidence to support the idea that some people are visual versus auditory learners.

Researchers map out what it would take for over 100 countries to switch entirely to renewable energy. Plus, scientists and space fanatics celebrate the Voyager mission’s 40th birthday.

Most artificial flavors don’t taste like their real fruit counterparts, but why? The answer lies in both history and chemistry. Plus, researchers question the safety of drugs fast-tracked by the FDA.

New clues in the mystery of the moon’s long-snuffed out magnetic field. Plus, how to make spoof-proof fingerprint scanners and facial recognition technology.

An exciting breakthrough in human gene editing using CRISPR is tempered by ethical questions. Plus, only three weeks remain before the Great American Eclipse. Are you ready?