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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.
17:27
How Artists And Scientists Collaborated To Make Art About HIV
At an HIV research conference earlier this year, HIV-positive artists and scientists were paired together to create art for an exhibition.
7:41
A Saltwater Wedge Is Moving Up The Mississippi River
Thanks to a persistent drought, the creeping crisis threatens infrastructure and human health. Reporter Halle Parker answers your questions.
8:58
Kenya’s Geothermal Boom Could Help Power Africa
The geologically active East African Rift System has already helped Kenya become the world’s seventh largest geothermal producer.
16:48
Meet The Doctor Who Solves Medical Mysteries
Dr. Joe DeRisi specializes in helping patients with no clear explanation for their symptoms.
11:55
After 7 Years, NASA Gets Its Asteroid Sample
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swung by Earth this week and released its asteroid sample capsule, which landed safely in the Utah desert.
10:03
Are Jellyfish Smarter Than We Think?
A new experiment finds that jellyfish are capable of learning from past mistakes and adapting their behavior.
7:08
The Mysteries Of Freshwater Jellyfish
Researchers think the species hitched a ride on aquatic plants shipped from China, then spread across the Midwest.
12:04
The Science Behind The Placebo Effect
Researchers are learning that placebos might be even more effective when patients know they’re receiving them.
17:22
Where Technology Meets Ableism
In her new book, “Against Technoableism,” Dr. Ashley Shew argues that cutting-edge technology is not always a needed solution for disability.
6:49
Sour Times For Florida’s Citrus
Scientists are working on ways to salvage plants damaged by “citrus greening,” which causes bitter, acidic fruit.