Episodes

Testing the physics of this summer’s superhero blockbusters. And we revisit the pseudoscientific ideas of the 1950s, like “Hollow Earthism.”

NASA wants to test our ability to deflect asteroids that could come too close to Earth. Plus, the fascinating story of the air we breathe and the gases that have shaped human history.

Can the grid get a grip on the influx of solar and wind energy? And a story of death…and some hope…for the world’s coral.

The hidden wonders you’ll want to hit on a geeky science-themed road trip. And a new Food Failures segment teaches us how to make delicious dishes without turning up the heat.

From color to crunch, there are subtle cues that make our food taste better. Plus, how safety lapses at national nuclear weapons labs are making dangerous work even more hazardous.

The cephalopod celebration continues, with a look at technology inspired by the brainy creatures. Plus, a new way to look at fetal health, using the placenta.

Cephalopod Week kicks off with an octopus matchmaker and cephalopod defense moves. And how your mindset might change the way you metabolize a milkshake.

Biochemist and CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna discusses the revolutionary gene-editing tool. Plus, a 300,000-year-old hominid fossil find could possibly widen the boundaries of the “Cradle of Humanity.”

Scientists using LIGO have detected the third gravitational wave since 2015. And a surgical technique that could bring feeling back to people with bionic limbs.

A look at the first data to come back from the Juno mission’s trip to Jupiter. Plus, Leland Melvin talks about his journey from professional football player, to astronaut.