Ghost Fishing
Researchers use sonar to locate lost fishing gear that harms sealife.
Fire Water
Wildfires are making it harder for water treatment facilities to meet drinking water standards.
Venomous Mammal
Scientists decode the genome of a rare, primitive mammal with a venomous bite.
Ocean Trash Hotspots
Scientists tally up the burden of plastic trash on U.S. coastlines.
Wasabi vs. Chili Peppers
A listener asks: Why does wasabi's kick disappear so quickly while the heat of chili peppers can …
Roving Bacteria
Gut bacteria can escape into other tissues and cause serious illnesses.
Clean Fish Learn Better
Reef fish make better decisions when smaller fish keep them clean.
Spreading False News
Why false news spreads faster than the truth on social media.
Decoding Fireflies
A listener asks: What are fireflies saying with their flashes?
Rewarding Thoughts
Neuroscientists observe how dopamine reinforces new learning.