Science In Action Episodes Available now
The roots of fentanyl addiction
A study in mice suggests that fentanyl affects the part of the brain that regulates fear.
Aurora Bore-WOW-lis
They were the best northern and southern lights in decades, but why? And what’s next?
Changing blood types and whale grammar
Could future blood transfusions be made safer by mixing in a new bacterial enzyme?
Crossover infections
Bird flu spreads from cows to cats in the US, as chimps are seen eating bat poo in Uganda
An armada for asteroid Apophis?
Friday, April 13th 2029 – mark it in your calendar...an asteroid is coming
Unexpected black hole in our galaxy
Unexpected black hole in our galaxy; Ancient Horse DNA; the mechanisms of addiction
Bird flu in Antarctica
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been detected along the Antarctic coast
Earthquake in Taiwan
A powerful earthquake in Taiwan demonstrates the country’s preparedness.
Star for a day
A star on the brink of explosion will be visible from Earth. But not for long.
Out of Africa
A rare glimpse into the lives of the ancestors moving from Africa to the whole world.
