23:32
Saving Wild Places in the ‘Anthropocene’
Do we need to rethink how we protect nature in the age of climate change?
13:06
Birding the Fall Migration
Birding tips on how to get the most out of the fall bird migration.
5:31
A Chronicle of a Whale’s Life, Captured in Earwax
Researchers say earwax can provide data about pesticide exposures, hormone levels, and even stress levels of the endangered blue whale.
Here’s What a Fire Whirl Looks Like
Firefighter Greg Sanders encountered a flaming, cobra-like swirl while doing reconnaissance work in Virginia.
9:24
Worldwide Researchers Flock to Penguin Meeting
The Eighth International Penguin Conference is being held this week.
12:17
Flexible Insect Protein Inspires Super Rubber
Flexible insect protein surpasses the best synthetic rubbers.
Moon Medicine, Super Shrews, Grizzly’s Best Friend, More
Each week we’ll round up links to science stories or studies that blow our mind, tickle our funny bone, or generally strike our fancy.
9:00
‘Moth-ers’ Shine a Light on Nighttime Beauties
Much-maligned moths are more than the butterfly’s drab cousin.
24:01
The ‘Uncool’ Passion of Jonathan Franzen
The best-selling novelist has a soft spot for birds.