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July 12, 2024
Rising temperatures shut down some conchs’ impulse to reproduce. So scientists are ferrying them to colonies in deeper, cooler waters. Plus, there are currently 323 ongoing drug shortages in the U.S., leaving patients scrambling for necessary medications. And, new research shows that cats’ tendency to scratch is affected by stress, certain kinds of play, and how active they are at night.
11:26
New Policies Emerge In The Wake Of Climate-Connected Disasters
With fires still burning in the west and gulf states still recovering from Ida, President Biden unveils an expanded solar energy policy.
14:21
Is Inflammation In The Brain Causing Alzheimer’s Disease?
Scientists once thought inflammation as a symptom of Alzheimers. But it might actually be the driver of the disease.
2:57
The World According To Sound: Ultrasonics
The podcast ‘World According To Sound’ invites you to throw on headphones and imagine yourself as a katydid on the floor of Panama’s forests.
16:08
How COVID-19 Reveals Existing Biases Against The Disability Community
Disability advocates feel let down by California’s pandemic response—and are fighting for more equal treatment.
12:08
To Breed An Oyster
As climate change shifts ocean chemistry, persuading oysters to breed helps scientists understand how they may be impacted.
17:19
Talking Through The Tangled Terms Of Climate Change
A new report finds that the words and phrases scientists use to talk about the climate crisis are frequently misunderstood.
16:53
An Aquatic Charismatic Creature Showdown: Mantis Shrimp Vs. Hellbender
Getting wet and wild with our first week of the Charismatic Creature Carnival.
12:06
Nation Grapples With Several Climate Disasters At Once
While wildfires blaze out west, Hurricane Ida wallops the eastern United States, more evidence that extreme weather is tied to climate change.
7:39
Florida Schools With Mask Mandates Lose Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis’ crusade against masks in schools reaches a fever pitch.
13:56
Many Schools Are Buying High-Tech Air Purifiers. Do They Actually Work?
Some schools are buying air purification systems that may not work as well as a standard HEPA filter, according to air quality experts.