The ocean is in trouble. But the sea has a hold on us, and the stories we tell about it are helping turn the tide.

In “What the Wild Sea Can Be,” a glimpse of plankton and trilobites from eons past helps us understand the scale of the ocean's existence.

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If you got sucked back to dino times, you might get snacked on by a giant meat-eater. But what other dangers would you face?

In a conversation from February, how genetic research could speed up the restoration of the American chestnut tree.

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Microplastic researchers are trying to find answers about pressing health concerns while navigating the challenges of a new ...

AI is popping up in many corners of society, but how are doctors using it in their practice? We asked our physician listeners to call in, and many of you did. What we heard mirrored broad trends: that ...

How do you create a model to help AI understand the physical world? Plus, the latest AI-driven advancements in math.

Medical AI tools are transcribing patient visits, responding to doctors' questions, and analyzing scans. What are the ...