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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?
27:10
A Guide To Daily Life On Mars
We asked an astronaut, an aerospace engineer, and a space futurist what life would be like on the Red Planet.
6:28
A New Clue To The Pinkish Streak Named Steve
How citizen scientists helped find—and solve—a mystery in the northern lights.
17:29
Why Aren’t There More Women In Blockchain?
The cryptocurrency industry has so far followed the trend in tech of being dominated by men. Women want to change that.
7:26
Falling Chinese Space Station And A Scorched Exoplanet
China National Space Administration’s Tiangong-1 station is expected to crash to Earth, but the exact timing and location is unknown.
4:36
FDA Is Back On Board With A Breast Cancer Test
The FDA will now allow the consumer genetic testing company 23andMe to screen customers for mutations that boost breast cancer risk.
17:19
Pitting Viruses Against Bacteria To Combat The Antibiotic Crisis
Scientists are developing natural and synthetic viruses that kill bacteria to create new antibiotic treatments.
16:21
The Color Of Music
Researchers have identified several gene regions linked to synesthesia, an unusual crossover of the senses.
16:50
High School Science Projects Go High Tech
From battling invasive weeds to detecting gender bias in social media, these high schoolers hone in on tough scientific questions for a nationwide competition.
29:41
The Women Who Made The Internet
Silicon Valley may be notoriously male-dominated today. But a new book tells the stories of the women who have been building the internet since day one.
6:33
Through FM Radio, The Sound Of The First Stars Forming
Astronomers catch a signal from the formation of the first stars in the galaxy through radio static.