7:10
‘You Can Never Feel My Pain’
A new podcast tells the story of rapper Prodigy and his life with sickle cell disease.
The Pursuit Of ‘Pure’ Food
Nineteenth century milk sellers used formaldehyde to preserve their product. Just how far have food regulations come?
7:42
Introducing The 2018 Nobel Prize Laureates In The Sciences
This week, a handful of scientists got early morning calls with some exciting news.
23:59
Borax: It’s What’s For Dinner
In the early 20th century, milk could be spiked with formaldehyde and pepper could contain coconut shells or charred rope—until a government chemist called for new food safety.
11:27
From Mother’s Lungs To Baby’s Body
Why does air pollution exposure in the womb adversely affect infants? Researchers find a possible clue in the thyroid.
Dark Skies
Darkness can be scary for humans. But illuminating our cities comes with a cost.
4:39
In Utah, A New Approach To School Vaccine Waivers
Will a new education program convince fewer people to forego vaccines?
34:02
Work-Life Imbalance
New technologies mean we’re more connected to our jobs and coworkers than ever. Do we need boundaries? Plus, the downside of working for tips.
The Origin Of The Word ‘Quarantine’
‘Trentino’ just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
7:25
China’s Holdout On Bird Flu Samples And A Higgs Boson Breakdown
Despite a World Health Organization agreement, China has withheld samples of the bird flu virus H7N9 from U.S. scientists.