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Listen to PBS News Hour science reporting published every Wednesday by 9 p.m. Featuring reports from Miles O'Brien, Nsikan Akpan and the rest of our science crew, we take on topics ranging from the future of 3-D printing to power of placebo drugs. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, ... more

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Euan Ashley
Professor of genomics and cardiovascular medicine at Stanford University.
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Laurel Schaider
Senior scientist at the Silent Spring Institute studying PFAS chemicals.
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Erin Pettit
Glaciologist at Oregon State University
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Tressie McMillan Cottom
Sociologist, professor, writer, MacArthur Fellow and New York Times opinion columnist
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Charles Duhigg
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
Episode: The science behind small wins
Dan Fagin
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and professor teaching science journalism at New York University
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Miles O'Brien
Science correspondent for PBS News Hour, known for reporting on a wide range of scientific topics and issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Right to the science. Slight left bend as far as choice of what to report on but, it just reports facts. Appreciate having objectivity in a world fighting so hard against truth and facts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jmadero
    a year ago
  • I am really enjoying this series by PBS. I have found myself retelling some of the stories that I have heard here. They are really interesting.

    Audible
    5
    zoe
    United States3 years ago
  • Short and interesting.

    I am really enjoying this series by PBS. I have found myself retelling some of the stories that I have heard here. They are really interesting.

    Audible
    5
    zoe
    United States3 years ago
  • One of the very few instances in which Kaku gets interviewed about a subject in which he has expertise. Of course, he just had to plagiarize Richard Feynman with his chess explanation. Hey! Credit were credit is due, buddy!

    Podcast Addict
    Strubie
    5 years ago
  • One of the very few instances in which Kaku gets interviewed about a subject in which he has expertise. Of course, he just had to plagiarize Richard Feynman with his chess explanation. Hey! Credit were credit is due, buddy!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Strubie
    5 years ago

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#238
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Apple Podcasts
#65
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Apple Podcasts
#199
New Zealand/Science

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The science behind exercise and why it's good for our bodies
Q: What should I do in my own life to maximize the benefits that you are looking at on a molecular basis?
Any amount of exercise more than you're currently doing will provide you benefit.
How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration
Q: How did the shift toward NASA working with private companies change the space industry?
O'Brien explained that the shift has significantly reduced costs and created a real business model for space exploration, allowing more autonomy for private companies.
How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration
Q: Did the Challenger tragedy create a culture of fear or resolve within NASA?
O'Brien mentioned that changing the culture within a bureaucratic organization like NASA is challenging and that despite some changes post-Challenger, the underlying issues persisted, leading to the Columbia disaster.
How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration
Q: What was it like on the day of the Challenger disaster?
O'Brien described waking up to the news of the explosion and seeing the contrail in the sky, highlighting it as a shocking event that affected the entire nation.
The stories we tell ourselves about America
Q: What's required to tell a story that takes hold?
The stories need to offer hope and redemption, helping people make sense of their lives and the future.

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Content consistently emphasizes significant scientific, environmental, and technological issues, with a strong focus on climate change, energy policy, and innovative developments in various fields. Episodes feature in-depth discussions and expert interviews highlighting the intersection of science with everyday life, policymaking, and social impacts. Unique thematic elements include exploring community-led environmental initiatives, the effects of legislation on scientific research, and personal stories related to scientific discovery and advocacy, offering listeners insightful perspectives on the pressing issues of our time.

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