On a summer’s night, there’s nothing more magic than watching the soft glow of fireflies switching on and off. Few other life forms on land can light up the night, but in the dark depths of the oceans, it’s a different story: nearly 90% of all... More

Electric motors promise to revolutionize aviation, slashing carbon emissions while improving safety and maneuverability. More

A new technology, called the CRISPR gene drive, could make mosquito-borne illnesses a thing of the past. But should we use it? Find out more about this controversial issue in this episode of Gross Science. More

On April 25, 2015, a devastating earthquake rocked Nepal. As it ripped across the Himalayas, it wiped out villages and left thousands dead. Hear the harrowing stories of the Nepalese people who lived near the epicenter and of survivors trapped on Everest. Through dramatic... More

Arthur Benjamin blends his loves of math and magic into a rare performance genre he calls mathemagic. One of his acts involves telling people the day of the week for any date, past or future, on the calendar. Here, he breaks the magician’s rule and explains how he does... More