6:42
A Leaning Tower, A Jumping Spider, And Missing Plutonium
Researchers are looking for new insights into why the Leaning Tower of Pisa has managed to stay upright over the centuries.
5:23
Calling For Action On Florida’s Rising Seas
Three south Florida newspapers are banding together for a stronger conversation about the invading ocean, how to adapt, and who pays for it.
16:18
The Science Behind Kilauea’s 30-Year Eruption
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been erupting for 30 years and recently began spewing magma through 15 fissures.
11:36
A Stomp, A Roar, An Elephantquake?
Elephants’ movements and vocalizations can travel through the ground—and scientists look to what earthquake-detection technology might teach us.
Reading A Dog’s Mind
How can you get a glimpse into a dog’s mind? Start with an MRI machine.
6:43
The Reef Is Quiet. Too Quiet.
Researchers monitoring the soundscape of a coral reef have found a dramatic drop in the sounds of wildlife under the sea.
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.
5:02
When Great Lakes Water Is ‘Public’ And When It Isn’t
Foxconn’s Lake Michigan bid raises questions about interpreting a young law.
11:56
The Yeast Also Rises
The microorganism’s contributions to society, from bread to biotechnology.
17:25
The Frogs And Insects That Freeze
From midge larvae to wood frogs, how extremophiles weather brutal winter temperatures without harm.