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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.
11:10
Why Climate Change May Bring More West Nile Virus To The U.S.
Spring rain, summer drought, and heat are predicted to create better conditions for mosquitoes to spread the West Nile virus across the U.S.
12:12
The James Webb Telescope Releases Its First Focused Image
Though scientific images are still months away, the James Webb Space Telescope has sent back the highest resolution infrared space images ever.
16:52
From Succulents To Bugs: Exploring Wildlife Crime
You may have heard about art heists, but what about succulent or bug heists? New stories from Nat Geo and Amazon Prime explore these crimes.
11:51
Flower Power: Floating Sensors Inspired By Dandelions
Engineers, inspired by the modest dandelion, develop a new solar-powered system of wireless devices.
16:54
The GoFundMe Healthcare Plan Doesn’t Work
While most GoFundMe campaigns to cover medical costs are modest, almost a third fail.
17:18
The Case Of Mars’ Missing Water
Water was once everywhere on Mars. This is how scientists are learning where it all went, and where some of it might be.
17:41
The Climate Crisis Is Driving New Home Improvements
A fifth of American carbon emissions come from our homes. Here’s what you can do about it, and how to balance individual and systemic action.
11:17
As Mask Mandates Drop, COVID Cases Increase In Some Parts Of World
Mask and vaccine mandates are fading in the U.S. and elsewhere. But COVID cases are up in countries with previously low numbers.
8:16
U.S., Russia, and Canada Continue Collaboration On Wild Salmon Survey
Despite political tensions, researchers continue the 2022 Pan-Pacific Winter High Seas Expedition to track wild salmon.
11:48
Will Russia’s War In Ukraine Finally Spur A Clean Energy Revolution?
Could an international desire to move away from Russian fossil fuels spark innovation in clean energy?