How to Correct Misinformation, According to Science.

One man's unusual approach to correcting misinformation in his family and what experts say actually works.

Science Movie Club: 'Contact'

The 1997 film adaptation of Carl Sagan's 'Contact' got a lot of things right ... and a few things wrong.

What You Flush Is Helping Track The Coronavirus

More than 100 cities are monitoring sewage for the coronavirus. Scientists think wastewater surveillance could provide an early warning for future spikes.

The Squishy, Slimey Science Of ASMR

What causes the brain-tingling sensation known as ASMR? And why slime videos are a trend for some but a sensory pleasure-trigger for others.

The Pandemic Time Warp

We talk with neuroscientist Dean Buonomano about his research into how the brain tells time. We'll also ask him what's behind the pandemic time warp.

What Did Earth Look Like 3.2 Billion Years Ago?

The surface of the Earth is constantly recycled through the motion of plate tectonics. So how do scientists study what it used to look like?

The Coronavirus Is Mutating. Here's What That Means.

All viruses mutate. It doesn't necessarily mean the coronavirus itself is becoming more dangerous or transmissible. Ed Yong explains.

Kids' Books Where Science Is The Adventure

Theanne Griffith discusses her new children's book series, Magnificent Makers, and the importance of diversity in the sciences.

Making Music Out Of The Coronavirus

MIT engineering professor Markus Buehler explains his method for making music out of proteins, including the spike proteins that surround the coronavirus.

We Need More Coronavirus Testing. Are Antigen Tests The Answer?

The U.S. needs to be testing more people for the coronavirus. Could antigen testing be the answer?