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Planet-Friendly Death Care On The Rise 17.10.2022 26:30 ↓

Can new regulations help make dying more eco-friendly? A mortician and the developer of a start-up remains company discuss grief and the choices everyone will eventually face.

Hurricane Ian Destroys Iconic Florida House Meant To Survive Hurricanes 10.10.2022 11:26 ↓

Rising sea levels and Hurricane Ian finally destroyed the Cape Romano Dome House in Florida, built to withstand the elements.

How States Are Planning To Power The Electric Vehicle Boom 10.10.2022 33:17 ↓

As more electric vehicles hit the road, how can we improve infrastructure to support the transition? Plus, the future of electric trains.

The Politics Of Science: Voters Have An Important Voice 10.10.2022 28:49 ↓

As more electric vehicles hit the road, how can we improve infrastructure to support the transition? Plus, the future of electric trains.

A Nobel For Looking Back At The Human Lineage 10.10.2022 7:10 ↓

Geneticist and Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo performs archeological explorations on the human genome.

What We Can Learn About Diabetes From Hibernating Bears 10.10.2022 9:13 ↓

Unlike humans, bears can turn their insulin resistance on and off.

New Alzheimer's Drug Reduces Cognitive Decline, Say Biotech Firms 03.10.2022 11:59 ↓

A new Alzheimer’s drug is slated for approval by the FDA, but some experts are skeptical of its usefulness in patients.

The DART Mission: It’s A Cosmic Smash 30.09.2022 7:48 ↓

How (and why) NASA successfully caused a collision between a small spacecraft and an asteroid.

The USDA Vaccinates Raccoons For Rabies In An Action-Packed, Halloween-esque Way 30.09.2022 10:53 ↓

How do you vaccinate a wild animal? Hint: Fish-flavored candy, and a few helicopters.

Can Lanternflies’ Excretions Be Used To Quell Their Spread? 30.09.2022 6:28 ↓

Honeydew, the sticky residue excreted by the spotted lanternfly, may contain chemicals that signal to other lanternflies.

Vague Medical Marijuana Rules Leave Workers and Employers in the Dark 30.09.2022 9:30 ↓

More than a dozen lawsuits reveal a program that’s confusing for 400,000 statewide medical marijuana patients.

How Bangladeshi Farmers Captured Trillions Of Gallons Of Fresh Water 30.09.2022 17:33 ↓

By intensively using groundwater to irrigate, the country’s farmers are creating space to capture freshwater from monsoons.

Sound Recordist Jim Metzner Has Been Listening To The Planet For Decades. Here’s What He’s Learned. 30.09.2022 17:02 ↓

Jim Metzner, a pioneer of science radio, looks back on his lifetime of recordings, now heading for the Library of Congress.

After Hurricane Ian, Robots To The Rescue 30.09.2022 12:12 ↓

Flying, swimming, and even crawling robots are becoming vital tools in disaster response. How data from robotic partners can help steer scarce human resources in dangerous terrain.

Getting the Dirt On The World Of Competitive Soil Judging 23.09.2022 8:57 ↓

Getting the Dirt On The World Of Competitive Soil Judging by SciFri

Meet A Robotic Rover Of The Deep Sea 23.09.2022 17:15 ↓

Meet A Robotic Rover Of The Deep Sea by SciFri

A Ukrainian Teenager Wins Global Prize With Landmine-Seeking Drone 23.09.2022 7:43 ↓

A Ukrainian Teenager Wins Global Prize With Landmine-Seeking Drone by SciFri

Sperm Swim Together To Help Each Other Reach The Egg 23.09.2022 11:00 ↓

Sperm Swim Together To Help Each Other Reach The Egg by SciFri

Can A Missing Moon Explain The Origins Of Saturn’s Mysterious Rings? 23.09.2022 4:22 ↓

Can A Missing Moon Explain The Origins Of Saturn’s Mysterious Rings? by SciFri

Diving Into The Biggest Ideas In The Universe 23.09.2022 16:52 ↓

Diving Into The Biggest Ideas In The Universe by SciFri

Biden Declares The Pandemic Over. Is It? 23.09.2022 12:17 ↓

Biden Declares The Pandemic Over. Is It? by SciFri

How One Researcher Holds Stellar Nurseries In Her Hands 16.09.2022 8:52 ↓

Astrophysicist Nia Imara’s career merges art and astronomy to figure out how stars are born.

The Challenge Of Going Back To The Moon 16.09.2022 8:09 ↓

The chief engineer for the Space Launch System gives an update on the Artemis mission’s huge rocket, and the engineering challenges of returning to the moon.

Wildfires Are Posing Trouble For The Wine Industry 16.09.2022 7:45 ↓

Scientists are working hard to make sure your Oregon Pinot Noir doesn’t change taste after smoke exposure.

An AI Partnership May Improve Breast Cancer Screenings 16.09.2022 9:18 ↓

A longtime researcher in the field of breast imaging dives into the benefits and limitations of AI cancer screenings.