Science, Spoken

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Science, Spoken episodes

July 27, 2023 Why Scientists Are Clashing Over the Atlantic’s Critical Currents
Is the system of currents that runs through the Atlantic about to shut down, creating climate chaos? Depends on who you ask.
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13 min
July 26, 2023 Coming Soon Near You: Bears
Extreme heat and other weather events are driving bears closer to humans’ campgrounds and hiking trails—and that’s no good for either species.
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11 min
July 25, 2023 This Rare Case of Green Hairy Tongue Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Patients with hairy tongue syndrome—which can also turn tongues black, brown, yellow, or blue—often report gagging, mouth dryness, or bad breath.
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8 min
July 24, 2023 This Startup Wants to Give Farmers a Closer Look at Crops—From Space
A UK company cofounded by an astrophysicist combines AI with radar satellite imagery to keep track of vegetation, and eventually to make forecasts about its growth.

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9 min
July 21, 2023 Ticks and the Diseases They Carry Are Spreading. Can This Drug Stamp Them Out?
A small study showed that feeding deer a type of ivermectin reduced the number of ticks drinking their blood. (Yes, it’s that ivermectin. No, you shouldn’t eat it.)
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12 min
July 20, 2023 Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head—and How to Stop Them
Maybe it’s a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here’s how to trick your brain into hitting pause.
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12 min
July 19, 2023 The US Finally Approved an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill. Here’s What to Know
By early 2024, a tablet called Opill will be sold in pharmacies without a prescription, making it easier for uninsured and young buyers to access.
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10 min
July 18, 2023 An Ancient Battle Is Playing Out in the DNA of Every Embryo
Millions of years ago, retroviruses invaded the human genome. Today some of these viral remnants threaten the developing embryo while others fight to defend it.
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12 min
July 17, 2023 Weird Weather Is Making Air Travel Even Worse
Flight delays, cancellations, and violent turbulence are becoming increasingly common as extreme weather ramps up. Things are likely to get worse with climate change.
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9 min
July 14, 2023 The Arctic Is a Freezer That’s Losing Power
As glaciers retreat, methane-rich groundwater is bubbling to the surface. That may be warming the climate, accelerating the Arctic’s rapid decline.

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10 min

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