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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.
‘Instant’ Looks at Polaroid’s Land
Edwin Land, the inventor behind Polaroid, is the subject of a new book by Christopher Bonanos.
Ask a Quantum Mechanic
Teleporting data, time travel, quantum computers. Sci-fi or science reality? ‘Quantum mechanic’ Seth Lloyd joins us to talk about the mysteries of the quantum world.
A View from the Flip Side
Ten days is all it takes your brain to right a world that looks upside down.
Is It Possible to Create a Mind?
What does intelligence really mean? Can we build a machine that thinks as humans do?
How Science Can Keep Your Christmas Tree Merry and Bright
Rick Bates, of Penn State University, shares handy tips for how to care for your Christmas tree.
Alan Alda’s Challenge to Scientists: What Is Time?
Calling all scientists! How do you explain the concept of time to an 11-year-old?
Curiosity 2.0? NASA Announces New Mars Rover Plans
NASA officials weigh in on the flurry of planetary science news from the past week.
Ask an Astronaut: Don Pettit and Jeff Hoffman on Spaceflight
Two astronauts answer your questions and discuss the many curiosities of living in space.
Unlocking a Lake’s Bacterial Secrets, Beneath 20 Meters of Ice
Bacteria locked under Antarctic lake ice may shed light on life’s limits, and the possibility of life on other worlds.
Blue Whale Barrel Roll Caught on Camera
Biologists are using data tags and a National Geographic Crittercam to study the dining habits of the largest animal on the planet.