3:55
After New Jersey Floods, Rebuild Or Retreat?
Instead of rebuilding after repeated flooding, New Jersey is offering some homeowners a buyout.
4:56
Onetime Miracle Ingredient, Now An Environmental Problem
States across the country are holding public hearings on what to do about contamination with a class of persistent chemicals known as PFAS.
7:06
The Scientific Strategy Of Soccer Dives
It’s all about the dynamics of risk and reward.
7:42
What Are The Economics Of Immigration?
New research finds migrants and refugees boost the economies of countries they come to within just two years.
4:50
Marine Habitats Are Protected—But Are They Effective?
Ten percent of the world’s oceans are on track to be protected by 2020. But do they need to be?
16:16
What Can Scientists Bring To Congress?
Many scientists are showing up on the ballot this year. What unique perspectives can they bring to the political process?
Drawing Congressional Districts Is Like Sudoku
It’s just simple math, on a map, and on steroids.
21:57
After The Golden State Killer, The Ethics Of Genetic Testing
Genetic testing sites are nothing new. But the ethical quandaries they present are.
6:54
Neolithic People Performed Brain Surgery On Cows
Plus, evidence for 19th-century abortion views and California weather that will make your head spin.
17:05
A ‘Fingerprint Scan’ For Earthquakes Caused By Fracking
Can small earthquakes predict where oil and gas extraction can be done most safely?