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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?
18:17
What Do The Ingredients In Baby Formula Actually Mean For Infant Health?
Deciding which formula is best for your baby? Here’s what science has to say.
Químicos PFAS y tú
Conoce al abogado demandando en nombre de todos los estadounidenses que tienen PFAS en su sangre.
6:30
Measles Vaccine Helps Protect Against More Than Just Measles
People infected with measles can develop an immune system ‘amnesia,’ losing antibodies to other pathogens.
5:06
Northeastern Bat Populations Haven’t Recovered From White-Nose Syndrome
And the disease is now popping up on the west coast.
11:58
Cemeteries Offer A Green Refuge For Urban Plant And Animal Life
In cities, where plants and animals compete with humans for space and survival, cemeteries offer an unexpected reprieve.
11:01
Alan Alda On How To Talk About Tough Topics
In his podcast Clear + Vivid, Alan Alda talks with scientists about how to connect with people—and talk about tough topics like climate change.
22:24
Moth Magic: Nature’s Underappreciated Night-Dweller
Do moths deserve their unflattering reputation? A museum curator and moth-lover sets the record straight.
33:40
PFAS Chemicals, And You
Meet the lawyer suing on behalf of all U.S. people with PFAS in their blood.
6:57
Quantum Supremacy Is Here—Allegedly
Google says its quantum computer has achieved in just 200 seconds what would take a supercomputer thousands of years. But IBM is pushing back.
4:42
Reducing Runoff To Protect The Gulf
A ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf of Mexico has states along the Mississippi working to reduce nutrient runoff.