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How do astronomers photograph a black hole? How often do planes get hit by lightning? What does the EPA actually do? Science is all around us and transforming our world at a rapid pace. Extr...
The viruses keep coming, the climate is warming, and the Earth is rewilding. Our human family has no playbook to address the mayhem unfoldin...
Witty, entertaining, and illuminating, Spare Parts shows us that the history - and future - of transplant surgery is tied up with questions...
Hello, Ask Science listeners! This week, we're sharing the first episode of Curious State , a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips. C...
Episode 5 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth . Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode 4 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth . Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode 3 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth . Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth . Hosted on Acast. See...
Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth . Hosted on Acast. See...
Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook from our friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable stor...
The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the u...
Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balanc...
What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
You've isolated at home for months because of the pandemic, so why are you suddenly sick? Here are a few scientific reasons why you can get...
Is there a way to predetermine your baby's biological sex and conceive a girl or a boy? Here's what science has to say about things like gen...
Light is the fastest moving thing we know of, but just how fast is it? Has science attempted to break the light speed record? And does the u...
Go to the supplement aisle of almost any store in the US and you'll find melatonin, a synthetic hormone, marketed as an effective natural sl...
Not even light can escape a black hole's gravitational pull, so how do we actually know they exist? And what's the deal with the supermassiv...
Spiders, snakes, heights, political corruption—we're afraid of a lot of things. But what's the difference between a fear and a phobia? And c...
Why do some fish thrive in salt water and others in fresh? And what happens if you, say, drop a saltwater shark into a fresh water swimming...
We experience extreme hot and cold temperatures on Earth, but they're nothing compared to the temperature extremes we've created in labs, no...
Astronomers recently made a huge discovery—there may be life on Venus. But what does it really mean when we say we've discovered the potenti...
How many days can it take to control a large wildfire? (More than you think.) Who fights wildfires? (You may be surprised!) What tools and m...
Hurricanes and strong tornadoes make headlines, but fewer people know about the unique and destructive weather force known as a derecho. Wha...
Wild bee populations are at risk. Why are wild bee colonies in decline, why is it a big deal, and how can you help? First, step away from th...
Recently, a rock sample from the Neolithic structure Stonehenge made its way to a science lab after 60 years in a private collection. Here's...
Your blood type is one of the many things you inherit from your parents. But what does it mean, and how does it affect your medical care? Do...
Humans seem to be the only animals who produce one of three different types of tears. Can you guess what it is? Let's look at the science be...
We have scientific evidence that masks effectively and dramatically reduce the spread of COVID-19, yet myths about mask-wearing abound. Let'...
Congress recently introduced a bill to prohibit the President from using weapons to alter weather patterns. But can you tame a hurricane by...
Are aliens out there observing us? If they're not, why has the Pentagon released videos of "unidentified aerial phenomena?" What's going on...
Does the SPF really matter? Should I go organic? What about the warnings on possible carcinogens in sunscreens? Is it better to avoid sunscr...
The Earth's surface is made of large slabs called plates. They move faster than your fingernails grow, and life on Earth might not exist wit...
Many viruses are like bad party guests—they show up uninvited and wreak havoc. But some viruses are more cooperative guests. A virus may hav...
Did NASA really discover a parallel universe where time runs backward? It's not impossible! But we're still a long way from proving it. Host...
How concerned should you be about transmission of the novel coronavirus through food? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
There's much left unexplored beneath Earth's surface, uncluding miles of underground rivers. What forms them? What lives there? And how do t...
The OSIRIS REx spacecraft will perform a cosmic smash-and-grab on the surface of the potentially hazardous asteroid, Bennu. What do scientis...
You're longing for connection, your child is begging for a playdate, you're stir crazy. Is it okay to visit with just one other family durin...
Is the air noticeably clearer where you live right now? For Earth Day, you can become a citizen scientist by using an app to track air pollu...
What’s the difference between a germ, a virus, and bacteria? Let's put these different disease-causing objects under a microscope and find o...
Although quarantine challenges us all, the reduction in human activity has meant good things for nature and our environment. Can we sustain...
One of the best things you can do to protect yourself from the threat of COVID-19 is to separate the facts from the myths. Dr. Jonathan Quic...
Each year a new flu shot is developed to try to combat the strains of the virus expected to wreak havoc that season. But who decides which v...
Sanitation is on everyone's minds right now. What's the best way to clean your (probably gross) phone, your home, and your own hands? Do you...
What's a chimera, and how common is chimerism? Most cases in humans are discovered by accident, so you could be a chimera and not even know...
Rotting food in landfills is a major contributor to climate change. Composting works differently. Here's the science behind composting and s...
On the "gravity train," you'd move really, really fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the flickering red giant star about to explode in a supernova? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could you possibly find that one special person meant just for you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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