How To Have A Dinner Party In Space
Astronaut Leland Melvin recounts daily life aboard the International Space Station, including a communal dinner, celebrating a birthday, and the challenges of trying to sleep in microgravity.
17:15
On Being A Scientist (And Patent Holder) At Any Age
Amber Yang, 18, won Intel’s Young Scientist Award with her novel space debris tracker.
16:35
Chasing Space: Astronaut Leland Melvin’s Journey From Sports To Space
Leland Melvin on the perseverance and different communities that helped launch his career into space.
17:03
The Many Uses Of ‘Useless’ Research
Reviving a case for foundational science that dates back to Einstein.
11:34
Jupiter Surprises In Its Closeup
Scientists report the first scientific results from the Juno mission, now in orbit around Jupiter.
Will Driverless Cars Work Outside The United States?
Driverless car technology is built with the West in mind—but will the same rules work in other countries?
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Your Airline Will See You Now
Is Delta’s new facial recognition technology a customer convenience or an invasion of privacy?
17:22
There’s Less Science In Forensic Science Than You Think
A look at efforts to improve forensics after the death of a key federal commission.
8:58
Weighing A Stockpile Of Computer Threats
When should the government alert the computer industry about software flaws that could become cyberweapons?
3:57
The Ups And Downs Of Bird Tracking Devices
Recently published research points to possible ill effects of putting tracking devices on the smallest songbirds.