Elusive Dark Matter and the Earliest Galaxies

10/23/24 The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and other advanced technologies are providing unprecedented data about the early universe. Astronomers are developing a new understanding of how the earliest stars and galaxies emerged. Julian Muñoz

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): A New Era for Astrophysics

10/04/22 The most sophisticated telescope ever created is now producing its first deep-space images, revealing an astonishing universe. Silas Laycock

Kingdom of Play

05/06/24 WGBH Forum Network webinar. All sorts of animals engage in imaginative types of play. Is this behavior just creature-entertainment, or is it important for development and bonding? David Toomey

The Co-Evolution of Organisms and Their Environments

03/08/16 Reconstructing the relationship between biological evolution and geology, climate, environment. Andrew Knoll

Ecological and Psychological Perspectives on Climate Change

02/13/18 Important factors that influence the way people think about climate change. Brian Helmuth and John Coley

A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters

08/23/21 In his latest book for the general public, an esteemed geologist makes the dynamics of our planet and its lifeforms accessible to all. A must-read for all who care about our Earth. Andrew Knoll

Who Funds the FDA - And Why Does It Matter?

06/07/22 An increasing percentage of the Food and Drug Agency's funding comes from the pharmaceutical industry. How does this arrangement affect the agency in general and the approval of new medications in particular? Aaron Kesselheim

Harnessing the Bioelectric Potential of Cells for Regeneration

02/21/12 Can bioelectric signals in cells be exploited for regeneration of limbs and tissue? This is an important area of medical research. Michael Levin

Harvesting Electricity Out of Thin Air

10/24/23 Imagine a future world in which clean electricity is available anywhere you go. The generic Air-gen effect innovation means that this future world can become a reality. Jun Yao

Solar Energy the Third Way

02/14/12 Efficient production of solar energy with solar thermo-electric generators (STEGs)... Gang Chen

Today's Featured Contributors

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Jeff Deyette

An essential resource for those who are committed to a better, healthier environment, and excellent tips for significantly reducing individual, household and workplace energy costs.

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Jacqueline Sperling, Ph.D.

A prominent psychologist whose focus is anxiety explains how social media causes stress in teens.