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Climate Change Is Coming For Your Chocolate
Chocolate may never be the same. The majority of chocolate is made in just two countries and erratic weather from climate change is decreasing cocoa p...
How AI Is Cracking The Biology Code
As artificial intelligence seeps into some realms of society, it rushes into others. One area it's making a big difference is protein science — as in ...
NEWS: NOAA Issues First Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Since 2005
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observed a cluster of sunspots on the surface of the sun this week. With them came s...
How Autism Can Look Very Different, Even in Identical Twins
Sam and John Fetters, 19, are identical twins on different ends of the autism spectrum. Sam is a sophomore at Amherst College and runs marathons in hi...
The Wonderous World Of Nudibranchs
Emily gets super nerdy with former host Maddie Sofia get as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs in this encore episode. Not only are th...
'Stealing The Past': A Spat Between Twins Leads To A Theory Of Disputed Memories
It's not unusual for siblings to quibble over ownership of something — a cherished toy, a coveted seat in the car — or whose fault something is. If yo...
Deer Are Expanding North. That Could Hurt Some Species Like Boreal Caribou
Wildlife ecologists have seen white-tailed deer expanding their range in North America over many decades. And since the early-2000s these deer have mo...
The Mysterious "Great Attractor" Pulling Our Galaxy Off Course
No matter what you're doing right now – sitting, standing, walking – you're moving. First, because Earth is spinning around on its axis. This rotation...
How The New Catan Board Game Can Spark Conversations On Climate Change
Today, we're going full nerd to talk about a new board game — Catan: New Energies. The game's goal is simple: Build and develop a modern-day island wi...
10 Years After Flint, The Fight To Replace Lead Pipes Continues
Ten years ago, Flint, Mich. switched water sources to the Flint River. The lack of corrosion control in the pipes caused lead to leach into the water ...