February 21, 2025
The CEO of one of America’s oldest scientific societies discusses the recent cuts to scientific institutions, and how scientists can respond. Plus, flu infections are the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years, and flu deaths this winter have surpassed COVID deaths. And, a video of a gloriously creepy anglerfish inspired tears and poetry online.
Undiscovered Presents: The Long Loneliness
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, before we could save the whales, we had to learn to love them. It took two unconventional scientists to show us how.
Undiscovered Presents: Turtle v. Snake
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, a rookie scientist finds out he’s been scooped by a faraway stranger with a big reputation.
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Undiscovered Presents: Plants And Prejudice
On the latest episode of Undiscovered, are non-native species dangerous, or are we just prejudiced against them?
Undiscovered Presents: The Magic Machine
On the latest episode of our podcast Undiscovered, a new life support technology leaves a doctor wondering how far she’ll go to save a life.
Undiscovered Presents: The Holdout
On the newest episode of ‘Undiscovered,’ did a meteorite kill the dinosaurs? One paleontologist has a bone to pick with that theory.
I, Robovie
Our podcast, Undiscovered, is back for season 2! In this episode, some psychologists probe just how far kids’ empathy for robots will go.
We Are ‘Go’ For Launch
Take a tour of NASA’s historic launchpads in Google Earth.
Take A Tour Of NASA’s Historic Launchpads
Take a tour of NASA’s historic launchpads in Google Earth.
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Sniffing Out Hidden Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the world’s most deadly and silent cancers. An innovative team of scientists (and dogs) are creating an early detection method that could save lives.