This Cell Phone Needs No Battery

Zoya Teirstein, a senior staff writer at Grist, joins host Kendra Pierre-Louis to talk about this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, which wrapped up in Brazil last week. Plus, new studies debunk claims that fluoride harms children’s cognitive development ... Show More

In his new book, Nanocosmos: Journeys in Electron Space, artist and writer Michael Benson transforms scientific imaging into art, capturing intricate natural designs that inspire awe and wonder. Join host Kendra Pierre-Louis as they explore how science and creativity intersect at ... Show More

Holiday meals can delight our taste buds while the food puts real strain on our digestion. Host Kendra Pierre-Louis talks with Northwestern University gastroenterology expert Kathryn Tomasino about why digestion is influenced not just by diet but also by stress, sleep and mindful ... Show More

<p>L'un des problèmes rencontrés par les utilisateurs de téléphones ou d'ordinateurs portables est le rechargement de la batterie. Son autonomie n'étant jamais très longue, il faut toujours avoir un chargeur avec soi, en espérant qu'on pourra le brancher.</p><br><p>C'est dire à q ... Show More

Immune cells called monocytes are triggered to help clear infection—but in some cases they never switch off, leaving patients breathless for months. Read the story here. 

Breathe has developed a suite of tools that it says helps automakers and others get the most out of their batteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The deal will allow owners of Tesla's Powerwall and solar products to monitor their home energy usage from their TVs and other Samsung SmartThings devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Mitra Chem is developing materials to make lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries store more energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today, you’ll learn about a new transparent solar cell that could replace your windows to power your home, the discovery of hundreds of new mysterious Nazca Glyphs, and how singing in a choir might be good for your brain. Solar Cell Charging “All-back-contact neutral-colored tran ... Show More

<p>Running out of battery on your phone can be a pain when you're waiting for an important call or you're just really eager to see what Kim Kardashian's going to post on Twitter next. If you don't want to carry your charger with you and fight it out for outlet space in a cafe, ma ... Show More

<p>This episode we're talking about something we all seem to be addicted to... PHONES. We'll discuss the effects our phones have on us and our brains as well as our experience taking a cellphone 'vacation' while on vacation.</p><br><p>What did we learn this week 3:11</p><p>Scient ... Show More

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<p>Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. That's because the metals and other chemicals are still there in the battery. So chemically speaking, a dead battery is actually not that different from a fresh one. Then why do batteries die in t ... Show More