February 7, 2025
Some research shows that e-cigarettes can be a useful tool for quitting cigarettes, but that strategy is hotly contested by scientists. Plus, an investigative journalist outlines how fraud and misconduct have stalled the search for effective Alzheimer’s treatments in a new book. And, why snow has that crisp, clean smell.
12:13
Is The Truth About UFOs Out There?
A much-anticipated government report examines “unexplained aerial phenomena” seen by Navy pilots.
17:16
Rats Learn To Hide And Seek
Neuroscientists say they can learn a lot by observing brains at play.
16:08
Making Music To Sharpen Aging Brains
In early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, playing musical instruments may benefit memory and slow cognitive decline.
16:36
A Monterey Bay Aquarium Scientist Gives Fun Facts About Cephalopods
Learn about octopi’s dietary preferences, how to raise cephalopods, and more from staff at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
The Climate Solution Actually Adding Millions Of Tons Of CO2 Into The Atmosphere
California’s climate policy created up to 39 million carbon credits that aren’t achieving carbon savings. But companies can buy these offsets to justify polluting more anyway.
Untangling The Long-Armed Mystery Of The Bigfin Squid
The elbowed, spindly appendages of the bigfin squid have long stunned the public. But scientists say there is more to this deep-sea dweller than its ghostly appearance.
What Do You Call A Tiny Octopus That’s Cute As A Button?
Plus: What squid have to do with Instagram filters.
Paper Airplane Flight Challenge
Discover what makes a paper airplane fly longer, farther, and higher with this design challenge — all you need is a piece of paper!
12:11
Kids Are Benefiting From Adult Vaccinations, Too
Plus, how climate change could bring cicadas out more often.
17:20
How To Talk About Medical Marijuana With Your Doctor
With more states legalizing medical marijuana, physicians and patients are both figuring out how to best use cannabis.
9:36
What Can Crayfish Tell Us About Drugs In Our Waterways?
Scientists found that one antidepressant made crayfish bolder.
19:28
COVID-19 Vaccines May Not Protect Immunocompromised People
If you have a compromised immune system, you can be fully vaccinated, but still not protected against COVID-19.
27:05
The Best Sci-Fi Books To Read This Summer
Need a literary escape this summer? We’ve asked two sci-fi aficionados for their recommendations.
7:05
We Aren’t Squidding Around—It’s Cephalopod Week 2021!
A week-long celebration kicks off with some trivia on the origins of squiddy words.
11:54
Senate Bill Supports NSF Overhaul And Tech Research Funding
Plus, reports on UFOs, the impact of climate change on the military, and an elephant dictionary.
17:00
Why Oxen Were The Original Robots
A roboticist on why we should look at animals, not humans, to understand how artificial intelligence can fit into our lives.
12:14
FDA’s Approval Of Debated Alzheimer’s Treatment Raises Controversy
The FDA approved the first drug for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years. But the benefits of the costly medication aren’t clear.
22:05
When Scientists Get It Wrong
Science is supposed to be self-correcting, but admitting mistakes is easier said than done.
12:12
‘What If I Didn’t Tell?’
When a researcher discovered a critical error in her study, she had a choice to make.
12:36
Charismatic Creature Corner: Chonky Fish Edition
The coelacanth was thought to go extinct 66 million years ago, making it closer to the human genealogical lineage than modern fish.