Urban Dolphins
California's coastal bottlenose dolphins harbor contaminants in their blubber.
Deep Diving Whales
Beaked whales set the record for the deepest and longest dives of any marine mammals.
Cadaver Hologram
A 3-D hologram of a human cadaver brings med-school dissection to the 21st century.
Harpy Eagles
Satellites and unmanned aircraft could help shed light on the lives of one of the world’s most elusive eagles.
Bone Goo
A gel-like substance, packed between the nano-scale mineral crystals in bone, helps to keep it from shattering.
EVOLUTION & EXTINCTION
EVOLUTION & EXTINCTION - (Encore Presentation) What really happened to Australia's missing megafauna, how carnivores lost their sweet tooth, why lovelorn fruit flies resort to alcohol, strategic miscarriages in monkeys, and a new frog species is discovered in plain sight.
Odor Discrimination
The human nose may be capable of distinguishing one trillion unique odors.
Ancient Cancer
Scientists uncover a case of human cancer as old as the Pharaohs.
Saving Hawaiian Crows
The Hawaiian crow is recovering from a devastating population crash, with help from us.
Diet, Diabetes & Dementia
A common compound in the Western diet may contribute to both diabetes and dementia.
Shy Baboons
Shy baboons are less likely to put what they learn from watching others to use.
Sea Turtle Tracking
Scientists are using satellites to track the mysterious migrations of young sea turtles.
Low Testosterone Dads
Low testosterone may be associated with parental involvement in fathers.
ENCORE PRESENTATION
WHEN SCIENCE MEETS HISTORY (Encore Presentation) - Ocean temperature records from a 19th century research ship confirm global warming. Reviving plants hidden under glaciers for centuries. Tracing the genetic origins of the blight that started the Irish Potato Famine. And uncovering evidence of lead pollution in Spain from 4,000 years ago.
Multiple Sclerosis Toxin
A bacterial toxin may trigger some cases of multiple sclerosis.
Peanut Acclimation
An experimental therapy to control peanut allergies may induce genetic changes in the immune system.
Detecting Fish
An image processing algorithm helps find fish in a sea of data.
Whales & Oil
The exploitation of natural resources in the Arctic due to melting sea ice has consequences for marine mammals.
Boosting Photosynthesis
Researchers are trying to boost the efficiency of photosynthesis in crops like soybeans, rice and potatoes to feed the world’s growing population.
Crow Mobbing
Crows form mobs to antagonize, intimidate and scare larger birds away.
The Lyrebird’s Dance
The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate courtship ritual.
Mosquito Renal Failure
Researchers are trying to develop new insecticides that target mosquitoes' urinary function.
Crows & Faces Update
Eight years later, a population of Seattle crows still holds a grudge against the face of their human capturer.
Podcast for 20 December 2013
HUMANS AND ANIMALS - The origins of ancient house cats in China. Crows that hold grudges. And, how global warming is creating a new breed of Arctic explorers - of the avian variety. Also: the lengths squirrels will go to to hide their nuts.