
This is How We Fight Bird Flu If H5N1 Becomes the Next Human Pandemic
This San Antonio, Tex., lab takes biosecurity seriously. Suit up with its scientists and go behind the scenes of the science of vaccine creation.
Naeem Amarsy is a documentary filmmaker and multimedia editor based in New York City.
This is How We Fight Bird Flu If H5N1 Becomes the Next Human Pandemic
This San Antonio, Tex., lab takes biosecurity seriously. Suit up with its scientists and go behind the scenes of the science of vaccine creation.
New Doubts about Milky Way–Andromeda Collision, Explanation of 2023 Marine Heat Wave and Worms That Build Towers
The Milky Way’s big crash with Andromeda might not be a sure thing. Plus, we discuss an overheated ocean, a giant planet circling a tiny star and worms that build living towers.
The Only Particle Collider in the U.S. Will Be Replaced with an Upgrade
Brookhaven National Laboratory is pushing the boundaries of particle physics.
AI Offers Digital Immortality for Deceased Loved Ones—But Should It?
AI chatbots called “griefbots” or “deadbots” offer our loved ones a new digital way to grieve but raise ethical and privacy concerns.
Misunderstood and Maligned Snakes Are Worthy Of Our Sympathy
In a new book called Slither, Stephen S. Hall takes a deep dive into the biology and history of one of the most reviled animals.
Unpacking the Mystery of Squirting: What Science Really Says
A mysterious and often debated aspect of human sexuality colloquially known as “squirting” sparks controversy. This episode explores what research reveals.
Invasive Plants Are Not the Enemy
Botanist Mason Heberling challenges how we think about invasive species and our role in their spread.
The Neurosurgeon Who Advised Severance Breaks Down Its Science
A neurosurgeon who has acted as a consultant for Severance explains the science behind the show’s brain-altering procedure—and whether it could ever become reality.
Author John Green on How Tuberculosis Shaped Our Modern World
Novelist John Green talks about his new nonfiction book, Everything is Tuberculosis, and the inequities in treatment for the highly infectious disease
How Plastics in the Brain Connect to the Wider Debate over Petroleum
Many people are concerned about microplastics reaching our brain—but few realize how this connects with petroleum production and the climate crisis
Measles Outbreaks, Asteroid Risks and Fish Friends
In this week’s news roundup, we cover activity from the black hole at our galaxy’s center and a troubling measles outbreak in Texas.
The Air around Us Is Full of Life
Journalist Carl Zimmer chats about aerobiology and his new book Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe.
When It Comes to Impending Asteroid 2024 YR4, Risk of Impact Is a Wait-and-See Question
News of an asteroid with a 2 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032 made headlines. But is its fluctuating risk really cause for concern?
What We’ve Learned about Superstrong Shrimp, How Deep Canyons Formed on the Moon, and What Bonobos Know
In this week’s roundup, we’re reviewing some animal research, the latest on bird flu and the burden of microplastics on our brain.