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February 28, 2025
A federal DEI ban is already prompting changes across science agencies. How will it affect medical research? A journalist traveled to five continents to learn about the afterlife of our trash, and why most “recyclable” plastic actually isn’t. And, the ocean liner SS United States will become an artificial reef in Florida. How do artificial reefs work?
24:11
This Infectious Disease Specialist Is Answering Your COVID-19 Questions On Instagram
In a sea of misinformation, some scientists are debunking myths and providing straight-forward information on social media.
10:20
The False Personality Binary
Our understanding of psychology has evolved in the century since Carl Jung coined the term “introvert.”
12:12
Under A Mile Of Ice, A Climate Clue
What ancient dirt and vegetation can teach us about the future of climate change.
17:30
Decrypting Big Tech’s Data Hoard
Decades into the era of Big Data, researchers are calling for reforms in privacy, predictive algorithms, and more.
16:56
The Rainbow Connection—To Physics
Many say that Hawaii is the rainbow capital of the world. What conditions make these multicolored wonders so abundant?
11:57
What Next For The Fully Vaccinated?
In the U.S., 95 million vaccine doses have been administered. The CDC put out guidelines for people who are fully vaccinated.
11:34
Spinning Glass To See The Stars
How do you make an eight meter-wide mirror? Give it a spin.
16:42
It’s Time To Rethink Shark Sex—With Females In Mind
Sharks and rays often have multiple dads per litter, a strategy known as multiple paternity. Now, evolutionary ecologists are trying to understand why.
12:12
Learning From World Of Warcraft’s Virtual Pandemic
In 2005, a software bug triggered a pandemic in the video game World Of Warcraft. It ended up foreshadowing many aspects of today’s COVID-19 pandemic.
17:29
Why Is Daydreaming Difficult For Grownups?
Daydreaming is harder for adults, who often require a prompt to think about something pleasant.