In this special episode, Alie sits down with Scotsman and hematologist Dr. Brian Durie to talk about blood: what it is, and what can go wrong.

Learn more about what makes a herp a herp, the unfortunate etymology behind the ology, and why you’ll be a rebel by loving snakes.

It’s science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.

NPR food and farming reporter Dan Charles gives us the play-by-play to how it took two concurrent approaches to eradicate this devastating pest.

NPR Short Wave reporter Emily Kwong speaks to neurobiologist André White, assistant professor at Mount Holyoke College, about our senses — the beautiful, intricate system that carries information from the outside world in.

NPR science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel makes the case for why humans should reconsider visiting to Venus.

In today’s episode, host Maddie Sofia talks to producer Thomas Lu about how apple seeds could potentially be toxic to humans but why, ultimately, most people don’t have to worry about eating the whole apple.

Wildlife biologist Suzanne Medina tells us the story of how the Guam Department of Agriculture brought the Ko’Ko’ back, with a little matchmaking and a lot of patience.

Scientists think the world’s oldest ice is hiding somewhere in Antarctica.

Hair scientist Crystal Porter explains the science behind curly hair.

We talk about three cutting-edge CubesSat missions, MarCO, Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, and Lunar Flashlight, and how this satellite technology evolved from university laboratories to deep space.

Hassan speaks to Short Wave’s Emily Kwong about de-stigmatizing sleeping in late, and why a good night’s rest is so important for your immune system.