Spotlights

Even in this era of cloud storage, many data centers still use good, reliable magnetic tape. But as the technology develops at a faster rate, this backup is quickly becoming obsolete. What will become of the forgotten data preserved on the tape of the past?

More than two decades ago, a geologist traveled to Argentina to hunt for hidden craters. What he uncovered could change how we look for extraterrestrial life.

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A black medical student helps a team of cancer researchers recruit more African Americans to their study—and tests out an unconventional sales pitch.

In this Undiscovered Cares Report, Annie and Elah dig into a scary science headline.

On the latest episode of Undiscovered, a mathematician takes the stand in a court case that could decide the fate of gerrymandering in the U.S.

On the latest episode of Undiscovered, before we could save the whales, we had to learn to love them. It took two unconventional scientists to show us how.

On the latest episode of Undiscovered, a rookie scientist finds out he’s been scooped by a faraway stranger with a big reputation.

On the latest episode of Undiscovered, are non-native species dangerous, or are we just prejudiced against them?

On the latest episode of our podcast Undiscovered, a new life support technology leaves a doctor wondering how far she’ll go to save a life.