Love, Octopus-ly
Full-time biologist—part-time cephalopod matchmaker, Richard Ross invites us into his secret home lab where he studies the mating rituals of the lesser Pacific striped Octopus.
The Giant Squid’s Biggest Mystery
Estimating how many giant squid are lurking in the deep ocean seemed unfathomable…until now!
Unravelling CRISPR In The Café
A sketch at a café meeting sets Jennifer Doudna on the path to developing one of the most consequential gene editing tools.
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The Road To CRISPR
Biochemist Jennifer Doudna describes her work on developing the CRISPR-Cas9 technique and the ethical concerns of using the revolutionary tool.
The Wisdom Of Teeth
Hidden inside each set of ancient teeth are clues about their owner’s behavior, ancestry and hints about what really made up the paleo diet.
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Trump Pulls US From Climate Agreement
President Trump pulled the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, plus CRISPR human trials, a NASA sun orbiter, and more.
The Flaws In Forensic Science
Forensic scientists re-evaluate how to improve the state of the field.
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There’s Less Science In Forensic Science Than You Think
A look at efforts to improve forensics after the death of a key federal commission.
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Getting Inside The Head Of A Muskox
One researcher’s game of pretend sheds light on species survival in a warming climate.
How To Study Muskox Behavior? Become The Master Of Disguise
This researcher disguises himself as the predators of muskoxen to study their reaction.