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Latest Episodes

The Great Permian Catastrophe
October 19, 2021

Episode 2 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new bookA (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

A Song of Fire and Ice
October 12, 2021

Episode 1 of 5 of our miniseries from author Henry Gee, based on his new book A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth.

A Song of Fire and Ice
October 11, 2021

A special miniseries from author Henry Gee

Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut
May 11, 2021

Today, we're sharing a special excerpt from Test Gods, an audiobook fromour friends at Macmillan Audio. Test Gods tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virg

Bonus: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut
May 10, 2021

From our friends at Macmillan Audio

397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope
December 14, 2020

The Arecibo Telescope, featured in movies like "Contact" and "Goldeneye," collapsed in early December 2020 after 57 years of observing the universe. Here's what the telescope accomplished, and why its

397 - The Devastating Collapse of the Arecibo Telescope
December 14, 2020

Its contributions to science were great, so its loss is deeply felt.

238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?
December 07, 2020

Are we really at our smartest in our 20s? What about the wisdom and experience that come with age? At what age do we strike the right balance between cognitive ability and expertise? 

238 - When Does Your Intelligence Peak?
December 07, 2020

When do you reach maximum smart? Are you ever past your intellect prime?

305 - Does CBD Oil Work? The Science Behind Cannabidiol
November 30, 2020

What is CBD oil? What does science have to say about the extract's proposed health benefits?