Science

The psychology of climate change denial
Listen to experts discuss the psychology of climate change denial and what motivates people to look past scientific evidence.
Jonathan Waldman on 'Rust' and our crumbling infrastructure
Listen to Jonathan Waldman explain the science behind oxidation and why we should care about it.
How California is coping with the four-year drought
Listen to our guests discuss the past water supply, how Californians are coping currently and what is forecast for the future.
Scientists release largest map yet of dark matter in the cosmos
Researchers from the Dark Energy Survey used data captured by one of the world's most powerful digital cameras to put together the largest contiguous map of dark matter created.
DNR: Drones a danger to firefighting aircraft
New DNR safety rules will ground firefighting helicopters and planes when a drone is present, forcing crews to fight the blaze without air support until the drone retreats.
SpaceX delays spacecraft launch due to storm clouds
In a first, SpaceX hopes to land the first stage of the rocket on a barge floating in the Atlantic Ocean.
Alan Turing notebook sells for more than $1 million at auction
The 56-page manuscript details complex mathematical and computer science notations Turing made while at Bletchley Park, the British government's code-breaking site.
Arne Carlson: U needs leadership overhaul after Markingson case
A legislative audit found the University ignored "serious ethical issues" in its handling of a mentally ill drug trial patient a decade ago. That patient, Dan Markingson, committed suicide in 2004 while participating in the trial.
'Thunder lizard' lives: Bronto tale shows how scientific names evolve
The return of the brontosaurus is making headlines. But for scientists, these kind of name changes happen all the time. The public just isn't usually paying attention.