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Leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, aren’t showing up to the UN’s big climate conference in... more
On Science Friday’s 33rd anniversary, excerpts from a classic interview with neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks about music and... more
In a Chinese study, donor CAR-T cells sent autoimmune diseases into remission. There’s hope that the therapy is scalable. And,... more
Blood pressure categories are based on patients who are sitting in a certain position. But not every doctor’s office takes... more
Decades of research shows that expanding highways, despite its promise to reduce congestion, actually increases travel times.
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states, and seven of them passed constitutional amendments defending abortion rights. Also, this... more
Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses chicken intelligence and her experience raising a flock in New Hampshire. And, snapshots from... more
The legislation gave the U.S. some of the world’s cleanest air. But with industrial zones and climate change, it’s not... more
Running a marathon is a major physical feat. One expert answers listener questions about how it impacts the body and... more
Gender-affirming care is lifesaving treatment for many transgender people. Its availability could drastically change after the election.
Two years ago, energy companies scrambled for offshore wind contracts. At a recent auction, the demand was significantly lower. Plus,... more
Great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to Mexico. Also,... more
In “The Insect Epiphany,” an entomologist explores the history of insects in art, food, engineering, and more.
Abortions later in pregnancy are the most stigmatized, leading to misinformation and a hesitancy to talk openly about why people... more
Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country.
Some paleontologists argue the ancient footprints found in South Korea show flight may have evolved in multiple dinosaur lineages. And,... more
Philosopher Susana Monsó unpacks the latest research into how animals like possums, chimps, and ants interpret death.
New research sheds light on changes in gray and white matter during this transformational event.
Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside. And, a pair of musicians... more
Scientists suspect that beneath Europa’s icy crust is a giant ocean of liquid water. They launched a spacecraft to investigate.