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November 22, 2024
On the 50th anniversary of Lucy’s discovery, paleoanthropologists reflect on what she means to science, and what she taught us about ourselves. Plus, divers have recovered seeds of a long-lost rye variety from a 146-year-old shipwreck in Lake Huron. And, just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts.
17:13
What Martian Geology Can Teach Us About Earth
The geology of Mars could provide a snapshot of what our planet was like as the crust was forming and plate tectonics began.
16:11
Challenging The Gender Gap In Sports Science
Most participants in sports research are still men, even as girls, women, and those outside the gender binary take to the field.
16:32
Inside Iowa State’s Herbarium With 700,000 Plant Specimens
The Ada Hayden Herbarium preserves hundreds of thousands of specimens, including some collected by George Washington Carver.
10:39
How Louisiana Is Coping With Flooding In Cemeteries
As climate change intensifies storms, Louisiana is dealing with catastrophic flooding of cemeteries. Now other states face similar problems.
6:30
Science-Inspired Art From Two ‘Universe of Art’ Listeners
As the “Universe of Art” podcast turns one, listeners discuss solar music boxes and what it’s like making art with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
12:04
Planning To Go See Cicadas? Here’s What To Know
The co-emergence of two periodical cicada broods is underway. Scientists have tips for how to experience the event.
12:01
10 Years Later, Flint’s Water Crisis Still Isn’t Over
While progress has been made, many residents say they still don’t know if their tap water is clean or not.
16:59
Visualizing A Black Hole’s Flares In 3D
Researchers are trying to develop a better picture of what’s happening in the regions closest to a black hole’s event horizon.
12:07
How Underwater Telecom Cables Could Help Detect Tsunamis
Scientists are adding sensors to an underwater cable network to monitor changes in the ocean and quickly detect earthquakes and tsunamis.
17:14
New Products Collect Data From Your Brain. Where Does It Go?
An array of new products monitors users’ brain waves using caps or headbands. That neural data has few privacy protections.