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Climate Freeloaders Are Destroying the Planet 27.03.2023 11:05

Governments are ignoring calls to stop fossil fuel expansion—despite there being little time left to avoid the worst effects of global warming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Is the Lightest Paint in the World 24.03.2023 10:44

An energy-saving coating needs no pigments, and it keeps the surface beneath it 30 degrees cooler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Quest for Injectable Brain Implants Has Begun 23.03.2023 9:56

The hard electrodes inserted into the brain to treat Parkinson’s and paralysis damage the organ’s soft tissue. A new invention could change that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Climate Report That Foretells Humanity’s Future 22.03.2023 9:57

The IPCC’s synopsis of the state of climate science warns that we’re running out of time to avoid ever-worsening disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Tap Water Is Filthy, but That Could Finally Change 21.03.2023 8:57

The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of “forever chemicals” out of drinking water. It’s long overdue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How a Beam of Pellets Could Blast a Probe Into Deep Space 20.03.2023 10:31

Researchers seek to develop advanced propulsion systems that can transform long-distance space exploration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine 17.03.2023 6:58

We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night’s sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Lucid Dream (Even if You Think You Can’t) 16.03.2023 7:35

Want to take control inside your dreams? Turns out it’s a skill you can practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Electron Is Having a (Magnetic) Moment. It’s a Big Deal 15.03.2023 10:35

A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model is at stake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Is About to Launch 14.03.2023 8:05

Relativity Space’s attempt to reach orbit heralds the increasing use of 3D printing in the space sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No One Knows if You Need Another Covid Booster 13.03.2023 12:42

It’s cellular immunity, not antibodies, that probably protects against the coronavirus’s worst effects—and scientists haven’t worked out how long it lasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Time for a Flu Vaccine—for Birds 10.03.2023 11:18

Avian influenza has killed millions of birds. Shots to prevent it already exist. Why isn’t the entire poultry industry using them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiny, Explosive ‘Jetlets’ Might Be Fueling the Solar Wind 09.03.2023 10:50

Scientists investigated a weird feature in Parker Solar Probe data—and may have discovered what drives the plasma that pervades the solar system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Food System Is Awful for the Climate. It Doesn’t Have to Be 08.03.2023 10:13

New modeling estimates that food production could add a degree Celsius to global warming. But it also points to powerful ways to make diets more sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Kenya’s Crops Fail, a Fight Over GMOs Rages 07.03.2023 9:38

Faced with extreme drought, Kenya’s president approved a controversial new crop for farmers. Then the legal backlash began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Old Are You, Really? New Tests Want to Tell You 06.03.2023 12:32

About a dozen such consumer tests are now on the market, but the science of reading DNA for insights about longevity is still young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener 03.03.2023 13:01

Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cute Animals Are Overrated. Let’s Save the Weird Ones 02.03.2023 9:56

One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy has a different focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hotspot 01.03.2023 10:36

New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No One Knows If Decades-Old Nukes Would Actually Work 28.02.2023 11:17

Atomic weapons are complex, sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good simulations to trust their weapons work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On-Demand Rocket Launches Are Coming 27.02.2023 9:42

In a factory on the outskirts of Glasgow, aerospace manufacturer Skyrora is building rockets for a space-bound taxi service for satellites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Stroke Paralyzed Her Arm. This Implant Let Her Use It Again 24.02.2023 11:51

Electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord temporarily restored arm and hand movement in two patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rovers Are So Yesterday. It’s Time to Send a Snakebot to Space 23.02.2023 11:39

The student winners of a NASA competition designed a serpentine bot that could sidewind across lunar regolith or roll down hills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Bother Bringing Back the Dodo? 22.02.2023 10:35

Audacious plans to resurrect the long-extinct bird could be lucrative. But the moonshot raises thorny philosophical questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Bold Plan to Beam Solar Energy Down From Space 21.02.2023 10:59

The European Space Agency is exploring a unique way to dramatically cut carbon emissions by tapping sunlight closer to the source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices