12:02
Why Theoretical Physics Says The US Is Ungovernable
No one, not even Donald Trump, could make such a complex system like the U.S. government work.
34:39
Can The Great Lakes Stay Great?
The North American Great Lakes are changing under the influence of pollution, invasive species, and climate change. How well will they weather this stress?
11:54
Can You Hold An Algorithm Accountable?
Regulating algorithms could offer better insight into why they fail.
17:10
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.
7:44
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.
What Happens If The US Leaves The Paris Climate Deal?
One way is fast and dramatic. The other is slower and leaves wiggle room.
The Flaws In Forensic Science
Forensic scientists re-evaluate how to improve the state of the field.
9:03
Digesting The White House’s ‘Devastating’ Cuts To Science Funding
Ultimately, Congress appropriates the research funds. Will it retain billions of dollars in proposed cuts?
7:06
Magnus Hirschfeld, The ‘Einstein Of Sex’
The pioneering sex researcher’s goal was to prove homosexuality was rooted in biology. But his ideas fell into the wrong hands.
Can Opioid Addiction Be Cured?
Tom Price’s claims about opioid addiction are disputed by experts.