Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Science
09/01/2022
Bioengineered plants help produce moth pheromones for pest control
Pheromones are often used by farmers for controlling pest insects but the chemical process for producing them is expensive. A method for making them using bioengineered oil plants could be cheaper.
08/24/2022
Biomass: Giant ‘space brolly’ to weigh Earth’s forests
his immense reflector-antenna is heading into space, to "weigh" Earth's forests.
08/25/2022
What Could Go Right? The oximeter problem
They don’t work as well for everybody—yet.
08/10/2022
Astronomers May Have Found the Galaxy’s Youngest Planet
The Webb telescope soon will help measure the world, which may offer insights into how our own formed.
08/11/2022
Faster, Please! — The Podcast #5
A conversation about the future of manned space exploration with former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, author of 'Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age.'
08/04/2022
What Could Go Right? Advice for positive political change
First step: are you registered to vote? Plus, peering into the protein universe, Kansas rejects potential abortion restrictions, and more
07/27/2022
Unearthing the Secret Superpowers of Fungus
In the fight against warming, a formidable ally hides just beneath our feet..
07/28/2022
Disposable paper battery is activated by a drop of tap water
Small and cheap batteries could enable a host of electronic devices such as parcel trackers, environmental monitors and sensors used in healthcare.
07/27/2022
Four revelations from the Webb telescope about distant galaxies
NASA built its state-of-the-art James Webb Space Telescope to peer into the distant Universe and back towards the dawn of time — and it’s already doing so spectacularly.
07/18/2022
Sick Honeybees Find Lifeline in Covid Vaccine Technology
GreenLight Biosciences uses RNA technology to target parasites partly blamed for bee crisis.
07/21/2022
Your Mind on Psychedelics — with Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan, the NYT bestselling author of “This Is Your Mind on Plants,” joins Scott to discuss his research on the psychedelic space, including the changes he has registered over time as well as his own experience with the drugs.
07/21/2022