The moon has guided our movements and cultures, and though we may think we know it well, it still guards some of its deepest secrets from us. A new book from Rebecca Boyle take us on a deep dive into our sister celestial orb.
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Nobel winners, neutrino detectors and nature’s longest-living tortoise
This week’s science news roundup unpacks the 2026 Nobel Prizes—from controlling brain cells with flashes of light to catching ghostly neutrinos from distant galaxies in Antarctic ice to building mirror-image molecules one at a time. Plus, we meet Jonathan, a 194-year-old tortoise ... Show More
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The doctor fighting for pain-free IUDs
In this episode of Science Quickly, Rachel Feltman speaks with Helena Kopp Kallner, an ob-gyn and a professor, about her promising new study that shows local anesthetic can reduce pain during placements of intrauterine devices (IUDs). These devices are one of the most effective a ... Show More
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May 2024
Space Policy Edition: The power of the lunar sublime
<p>Should policymakers spend more time looking — really looking — at the Moon? Chris Cokinos thinks so. He is the author of the new book, <em>Still As Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon, from Antiquity to Tomorrow,</em> which explores the role of our nearest celestial ne ... Show More
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Jun 2024
DEEP DIVE: The Moon is a Hollow Alien Spacecraft
For centuries, the moon has captivated humanity. Yet, its origins and nature remain shrouded in mystery. Could the moon be more than a natural satellite? Intriguing theories suggest the moon could be a hollow, artificial structure - perhaps even an alien spaceship.The podcast exp ... Show More
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