Science Magazine Podcast

The U.S. National Academy of Sciences celebrates its 150th anniversary next week. Meghna Sachdev chats with former Academy head and current Science Editor-in-Chief Bruce Alberts about the Academy's contributions to science and society.

Early findings from the newly-launched Van Allen Probes; why wild insects may be just as important as honeybees in agricutultural pollination; investigating allegations of cyber attacks by China; and more.

HIV treatment in South Africa not only increases life expectancy, but proves to be financially advantageous; what North Korea's latest nuclear test means, scientifically and politically; and new ways of preserving plant biodiversity.

Cheryl Nickerson explains how microgravity can aid in research on pathogens and infectious diseases.

As the AAAS annual meeting comes to a close, ScienceNOW wraps up some of its favorite stories from the last few days.

A reality-television-inspired competition teaches scientists how to better communicate their work.

Michelle Watt explains how the exchange of knowledge about root systems can improve crop yields in a variety of climates.

Science Podcast host Sarah Crespi speaks with Hans Peter Peters about how scientists in different countries and age groups think about public engagement.

Stephen Miller discusses some biomass-derived and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic polymers.

Science NOW stories from the AAAS meeting, including why we should serve sweet veggies to kids, the effect of anti-anxiety drugs on fish, and the info ancient scat holds about climate change.

At the AAAS meeting, economist Jens Ludwig argued that there is no one solution to violent crime and that small, light interventions can prevent violent crime and provide large returns on investment.

Stephen Feinberg discusses some recent advances in oral reconstruction following burns, accidents, and injuries.

Science’s Ann Gibbons speaks with Bruce Latimer and Jeremy DeSilva at the AAAS meeting in Boston about the scars of human evolution, including backs, feet, and the risks of childbirth.

From the AAAS meeting in Boston: Christie Wilcox offers some suggestions for how a strong social media presence may help further scientists' careers.

Viruses are notorious for their role in disease but only about 1 percent of viruses are actually pathogenic. The diversity of roles viruses take on in ecological systems include protecting plants from cold and moderating nitrogen fixation.