Brain fun for curious people.
In a conversation from 2022, Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi discusses bioorthogonal chemistry, which could have applications in chemotherapy.
In a conversation from 2018, Alan Alda discusses how being a science communicator makes him think differently about a life-changing... more
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts. And, irregular,... more
Is seed oil bad for you? What’s the deal with apple cider vinegar? A nutritionist answers your questions about viral... more
Fifty-three days after Hurricane Helene, residents of Asheville can safely drink their tap water without boiling it. Why did it... more
On the anniversary of Lucy’s discovery, paleoanthropologists reflect on what she means to science, and what she taught us about... more
This was the sixth test launch of the Starship vehicle, which could eventually carry humans and cargo to the moon.... more
In an interview from 2012, Jack Bishop from America’s Test Kitchen explains how science can sharpen your cooking skills.
Researchers found hundreds of viruses that prey on bacteria on toothbrushes and showerheads. They’re unlikely to pose a threat to... more
Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses. Also, a... more