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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.
17:16
Searching For Life On The Red Planet Prompts Deeper Questions
How to look for life that we can’t even imagine—and how to imagine life we’ve never seen before.
17:18
Where Does Toilet Water Go?
Wastewater systems are a modern miracle. Here’s how they work and how they can be made better.
26:12
What We’re Learning About Long COVID Symptoms And Their Causes
Experts unpack what we’ve learned about long COVID, what support groups you can join, and how you can help with ongoing research.
11:36
The Tyrannosaurus Rex Is Having An Identity Crisis
A rift has formed between T. rex traditionalists and scientists who think the iconic dino is actually three different species.
14:18
What’s The Role Of Cyber Warfare In Russia’s War With Ukraine?
Russia’s history of cyber antagonism has some surprised that the country has not relied more on cyber attacks since its Ukraine invasion.
17:24
Once Again, Transgender And Nonbinary Kids Are Under Attack In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott instructed state agencies to prosecute families providing essential gender-affirming treatment, putting kids at risk.
2:14
The World According to Sound: Antiphonal Duets
Some birdsong is so complex and intricate that it’s hard to tell if there’s one bird singing, or two.
6:15
Why The Equinox Can Make Your Credit Card Fail
Twice a year, Earthbound satellite dishes can get blinded by the Sun.
8:55
From Anal Teeth To Deadly Farts: The Wild World Of Invertebrate Behinds
#InverteButtWeek is here! Meet the scientists and illustrators who are spreading joy and knowledge about the backends of the backbone-less.
19:27
Can Meteorites On Earth Point To Ancient Life On Mars?
An astrobiologist explains why a meteor from Mars changed planetary science. Plus, why samples from the Perseverance rover will be key to understanding the Red Planet.