Ira Flatow

Reporters and scientists look at the storms in the Midwest—and why they hit like a hurricane. Plus, scientists say parasites shouldn’t get a bad rap.

A researcher looking for gender bias against robots found something else: We don’t trust them. Plus, we look at the effect of contraceptives—and how much progress has actually been made.

How might faster, cheaper tests help with better tracking of infectious COVID-19 patients? Plus, this ancient ant might have used its horn to pin down prey.

En una entrevista en español, la bioquímica Rosa Vásquez Espinosa relata sus aventuras en busca de pequeños pero poderosos microbios en este río sagrado.

Presidential candidate Joe Biden unveiled a $2 trillion plan for climate change—and the economy. Plus scientists search for extreme bacteria with medical value in Peru’s Boiling River.

Cosmologist Katie Mack explains the Big Crunch, the Big Rip, and other theories for the end of everything. Plus a genetic breakthrough in squid research opens a new world for scientists.

New pictures of the sun’s surface remind us how little we know about it. Plus, what you should know about coronavirus and children, aerosols, and spike mutations.

Medical professionals are learning about lingering health effects from serious cases of COVID-19.  Plus, new research looks at why we became the main course for some mosquitoes.

An investigation into how our brain keeps track of everything we smell. Plus, an art historian and plant biologist find clues to botanical evolution in paintings of fruits and veggies.

There's a lot of pressure to get students back in school this fall, but with COVID-19 cases rising, there is no easy path forward. Plus, details on the next rover mission to Mars.

Emily Graslie talks about her paleontology road trip across the Great Plains with PBS and the state of science communication. Plus, a closer look at the life that thrives in our homes.

The chaos of 2020 made conversations about the climate crisis more difficult—and more important than ever. Plus, a dive into the debate over whether the coronavirus is airborne. 

Vacation canceled? Escape through summer science reading. Plus, naked mole rats are unique in the mammal world. But their brains may have valuable clues for our own.

Racism pervades public places meant for everyone. Plus, how scientists are using sewage to trace the pandemic, the toll fireworks can take on the lungs, and a birdsong gone viral.

Researchers are trying to figure out why bee colonies across the country are collapsing. Plus, as states open up, how to assess and manage your risk during the pandemic summer.

How caretakers can support kids and teens during social distancing. Plus, seven states see record high case numbers. And promising signals in the search for dark matter.

As big tech companies step back from facial recognition for police, some AI experts want an end to its use entirely. Plus, how hummingbirds see on beyond the rainbow.

The pandemic and national protests are adding to the mental burden of taking care of others. Plus, international resident physicians share their experiences treating COVID-19 patients.