6:45
A Trip To The Moon, Hurricane Antimatter, And A Wrong-Way Asteroid
A satellite launched this week would aid in planned Chinese lunar exploration.
4:56
Bringing Electronic Health Records Into The Modern Age
While many medical providers have adopted electronic health records, most of those records mimic the style and utility of the old paper files.
I Was Awake All Night. So How Did This Drool Get On My Shirt?
A sleep doctor explains our misperceptions about our own sleep.
24:09
Ask A Sleep Doctor: The Questions That Keep You Up At Night
A sleep specialist talks about the science of getting a good night’s sleep.
5:48
Mending Human Hearts, With Help From Graphene
Graphene shows promise as the “wonder material” of the biomedical world.
29:55
Consciousness, Chemically-Altered
In his new book, “How to Change Your Mind,” Michael Pollan writes about a new revolution in the scientific study of psychedelic drugs.
Michael Pollan On The “Psychedelic Renaissance”
The story of how psychedelics are being used to treat depression, addiction, and even fear of death.
17:13
These Bacteria Can Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Soil bacteria that munch on penicillin offer a way to clean up areas contaminated with overused antibiotics.
17:34
Diving Deep To Appreciate The Spleen
Evolutionary adaptations, such as having a larger spleen, have let humans live comfortably in some of the world’s extreme places.
17:05
A ‘Fingerprint Scan’ For Earthquakes Caused By Fracking
Can small earthquakes predict where oil and gas extraction can be done most safely?