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February 21, 2025
The CEO of one of America’s oldest scientific societies discusses the recent cuts to scientific institutions, and how scientists can respond. Plus, flu infections are the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years, and flu deaths this winter have surpassed COVID deaths. And, a video of a gloriously creepy anglerfish inspired tears and poetry online.
34:38
Marina Abramovic: Experimenting on Consciousness, Through Art
Performance artist Marina Abramovic wants to build a laboratory devoted to arts and science.
11:39
For a Greener Yard, Lose the Lawn
Swapping turf for less thirsty plants can reduce your yard’s water footprint and look just as lush.
10:27
Strengthening the Grid, Ten Years Later
How has the electrical grid changed since the massive blackout of 2003?
22:17
The STEM Gender Gap
Why hasn’t an increase in the number of female students studying the sciences led to proportional number of women in the STEM workforce?
12:05
Hyperloop: Hype or Future Transportation?
Elon Musk described his Hyperloop design as a cross between a “Concorde, a railgun, and an air hockey table.”
17:37
Climate Update: Warming Temperatures
A look at the social and environmental impacts of global warming worldwide.
17:47
Biting Into the First In Vitro Burger
A laboratory lunch over the first in vitro burger.
12:17
Flexible Insect Protein Inspires Super Rubber
Flexible insect protein surpasses the best synthetic rubbers.
11:23
Comet Dust Brings a Spectacular Sky Show
The annual Perseid meteor shower, produced by remnants of the Swift-Tuttle comet, is back.