Modern life involves a lot of sitting and staring at screens, and that takes a toll. Can moving for 5 minutes make a difference?
Aug 7
18 min
Dr. Masao Tomonaga was 2 when Nagasaki was bombed. In August 2025, he spoke with Ira Flatow about a lifetime caring for fellow survivors.
Aug 6
18 min
DNA signatures of plant and animal species remain behind even after they’ve been eaten, digested, excreted, and flushed down the toilet.
Aug 5
12 min
In a March 2026 story, Astronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May teamed up with astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson to bring the cosmos to 3D.
Aug 4
22 min
In a March 2026 story, Frances Arnold discusses her technique of “directed evolution” that creates enzymes with unusual abilities.
Aug 3
30 min
A pioneer of cancer neuroscience explains how brain cancer develops, the role of the nervous system, and what might lead to new treatments.
Jul 31
17 min
As NASA plans for longer spaceflights to the moon and Mars, a better menu is important both nutritionally and psychologically.
Jul 30
17 min
Extreme heat is hitting India hard. One physician is trying to understand the health impacts, and help Indians prepare for future heat waves.
Jul 29
14 min
A Florida research team catches and releases about 600 sharks a year to monitor their populations and study the health of marine ecosystems.
Jul 28
18 min
A new book tells the story of Black women cryptologists who deciphered Soviet telegrams intercepted during the early days of the Cold War.
Jul 27
12 min
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