World Champion Dragonflies
One species of dragonfly traverses vast oceans to breed.
Dark Mercury
How did Mercury get to be the darkest planet in the solar system?
Birds & Alligators
Though mortal enemies, alligators and water birds team up against raccoons in the Florida …
Flu Shots & Pregnancy
Flu shots protect pregnant women - and their babies.
Methane Leak Lessons
The massive methane leak in California’s Aliso canyon highlights the global side effects of the …
Insects vs. Birds
The loud noise of insects causes some tropical birds to delay the onset of their morning song.
Podcast for 5 August 2011
BATS & DOLPHINS (Encore Presentation): Dolphins that heal themselves, and dolphins that use …
Why Are Plants Green?
The dominance of green chlorophyll on Earth may have come after a more purple period.
Sizing Up Spiders
Does a fear of spiders warp our perception of their size?
Robot Drum Arm
A robotic third arm helps drummers execute previously impossible percussion patterns.
Dialects & Society
While the media affect our vocabulary, our accents are a product of our community.
Female Songbirds
Female house wrens sing to defend their nest sites from intruders.