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href="mailto:?body=From%20Nova%20|%20PBS%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/podcast/%0D%0A%0D%0A" class="jsx-2313856539"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" aria-label="Share via e-mail" class="jsx-2313856539 email-icon"><path fill="#707070" d="M85.5,31.5L65.4,50.6l20.1,19.1c0.1-0.4,0.1-0.8,0.1-1.2V32.7C85.6,32.3,85.6,31.9,85.5,31.5z M54.4,55.6l29.4-28c-1.5-1.9-3.7-2.9-6.1-2.9H22.2c-2.4,0-4.6,1.1-6.1,2.9l29.4,28C48.1,57.9,51.9,57.9,54.4,55.6z M14.4,31.5 c-0.1,0.4-0.1,0.8-0.1,1.2v35.9c0,0.4,0,0.8,0.1,1.2l20.1-19.1L14.4,31.5z M57.1,58.5c-4,3.7-10.2,3.7-14.3,0l-5.4-5.2L16.1,73.6 c1.5,1.9,3.7,2.9,6.1,2.9h55.4c2.4,0,4.6-1.1,6.1-2.9L62.5,53.3L57.1,58.5z" class="jsx-2313856539"></path></svg></a></li></ul></div></div></header> <p>We wanted to share this first episode of a thrilling three-part documentary miniseries from our friends at MASTERPIECE: Making MASTERPIECE, which tells the whole story of how a scrappy group of public media producers in Boston created THE home for British drama on American TV. You can hear episodes of Making MASTERPIECE — including interviews with Hugh Bonneville, Lily Collins, Charles Dance, and many more — at <a href="http://pbs.org/masterpiece" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pbs.org/masterpiece</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts.</p> <audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/41ae57ff-d04c-4ce8-a052-7c41eab9b715/NOVA_Now_Swap_Masterpiece.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-6cfae3b8531aad5"></audio></div></article></section><section id="section-episode-list" aria-labelledby="title-episode-list" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 cf grid centered"><h2 id="title-episode-list" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Episodes</h2><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 list"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 content"><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/9f404561-f338-4844-8913-3f863a4e3a78/images/512aea25-9ca1-41dd-bbcf-2df6258293dd/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/9f404561-f338-4844-8913-3f863a4e3a78/NOVA_Universe_Episode_5_BIG_BANG_120121_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The Big Bang: started from inflation, now we’re here</h3><time dateTime="2021-12-02T20:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, December 2, 2021</time></header> <p>For tens of thousands of years, humans have pondered eternal questions like “How does our world even exist?” and “Where did we come from?” Now, more than ever, scientists are finding answers within the Big Bang theory. About 13.8 billion years ago, in a fraction of a fraction of a second, the universe expanded into being. The event, astronomers believe, was less of an explosion than a transformation of energy into matter: As this so-called inflation slowed, it gave way to matter, radiation, and all we know today. But more questions loom. To learn how scientists came up with the Big Bang theory, Dr. Alok Patel hears from a physicist and a cosmologist about the forces that shaped our early universe and the tools researchers use to peer back in time. And, he learns what scientists’ understanding of the universe’s origins can tell us about its ultimate end.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/463acf18-c530-4295-b798-fba2dcde7495/images/ebac8836-e113-4b54-bf32-dff40a414786/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/463acf18-c530-4295-b798-fba2dcde7495/NOVA_Universe_Ep4_BLACK_HOLES_112421_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Black holes: to the event horizon and beyond</h3><time dateTime="2021-11-25T20:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, November 25, 2021</time></header> <p>Black holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientists still don’t know. This leaves some room for science fiction to take over. Tall tales of galactic adventure may pair well with popcorn, but they also blur the lines between fact and fiction. To explore what humanity knows—and what we think we know—about black holes, Dr. Alok Patel and a theoretical cosmologist journey to Earth’s closest black hole: the Milky Way’s own Sagittarius A*, approximately 26,000 light-years away. (Don’t worry; no scientists or science nerds were harmed in the making of this podcast.)</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/48098b96-b501-43df-a343-09ddb638d7a2/images/511f1267-dcd4-471c-ab74-71f41042b0d0/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/48098b96-b501-43df-a343-09ddb638d7a2/NOVA_Universe_E03_Alien_Worlds_111721_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The hitchhiker’s guide to exoplanets and alien life</h3><time dateTime="2021-11-18T20:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, November 18, 2021</time></header> <p>If television shows and movies are any indication, we humans spend a lot of our time subconsciously preparing for UFOs carrying maleficent aliens to descend on Earth. But should we rush to create an intergalactic battle plan? In actuality, finding otherworldly life won’t be so easy (or, hopefully, so dangerous). Already, astronomers and other scientists are using a multitude of techniques to search for planets outside our solar system and any signs of life they carry. With 4,500 exoplanets identified out of what could be hundreds of billions in our galaxy alone, one thing is becoming clear: If we find extraterrestrial life, it likely won’t be anything like Hollywood has imagined. Hearing from two exoplanet experts about the diversity of planets and life in the Milky Way, Dr. Alok Patel learns that Earth is incredibly unique—and surprisingly mundane.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/e311cbfc-2a90-47ff-807c-bfd61efd5ca2/images/9be5c71e-7f69-496c-bd57-790c890e38d1/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/e311cbfc-2a90-47ff-807c-bfd61efd5ca2/NOVA_Universe_E02_Galaxies_111121_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">How to make a Milky Way: the ultimate galactic recipe</h3><time dateTime="2021-11-11T20:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, November 11, 2021</time></header> <p>When our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, glimmering band of light splitting the darkness. In Southeast Asia, people called it “the Silver River.” In Southern Africa, “the Backbone of the Night.” And in the West, around 2,500 years ago, it earned the name “the Milky Way.” Across the globe, civilizations had theories of what the band of light was and why it was there. But only recently have humans had the tools to get the full picture. Today we know the Milky Way is our galaxy: two spiral arms filled with more than 100 billion stars, all rotating around a supermassive black hole. And here on our little blue planet, we’re in the middle of it all. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two galaxy experts to find out how scientists have built the first high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the Milky Way—and what that map reveals about the formation and future of our galactic home.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/879dfada-fe98-4c28-b09f-709b0516f694/images/39fc3f49-579c-42c9-af05-bccadaa4bde7/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/879dfada-fe98-4c28-b09f-709b0516f694/NOVA_Universe_Ep1_Stars_110321_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Fusion: Can we recreate the renewable power of stars down on Earth?</h3><time dateTime="2021-11-04T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, November 4, 2021</time></header> <p>The process that powers our sun was still a mystery about 100 years ago. Bit by bit, scientists have worked out that the fusion of hydrogen at a star’s core can generate enough power to keep it shining for billions of years. Now, armed with this knowledge, researchers around the world are trying to figure out if we can recreate that fusion process here on Earth. (And yes, trying to kickstart fusion—and then contain superheated plasmas that reach temperatures up to 100 million degrees Celsius—is just as hard as it sounds.) If scientists can pull it off, the payoff could be huge: A deep understanding of stellar physics could one day lead to a virtually unlimited supply of clean energy. To discover just how, Dr. Alok Patel hears from an astrophysicist and a fusion scientist.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/218e9272-1ab5-4787-9a87-df05e1c06d46/images/dd0b136b-e8e7-4ce6-8cd6-4e66701244ea/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/218e9272-1ab5-4787-9a87-df05e1c06d46/NOVA_Universe_Trailer_101821_TB_v6.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed</h3><time dateTime="2021-10-29T10:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Friday, October 29, 2021</time></header> <p>This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part podcast series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, galaxies, stars, black holes, and the start of the universe itself, the Big Bang. NOVA Now Universe Revealed drops on Thursday, November 4th. This podcast has been made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Produced by GBH and PRX.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/50f121da-872a-4953-9011-3f96e068dc4f/NOVA_Now_S2E10_102821_EDIBLE_INSECTS_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Would you eat insects to help the planet?</h3><time dateTime="2021-10-28T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, October 28, 2021</time></header> <p>You may think of insects as creepy-crawly pests. But for at least 2 billion people on the planet, they’re a source of nourishment. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, has been around for thousands of years. But it isn’t a global practice today; cuisine in Europe and the U.S. tends to exclude insects. Could that change? The culinary case for insects is a compelling one—but it’s not the only one. A 2013 UN food and agriculture report proposed insect consumption as a possible solution to global food insecurity and a mitigator of climate change. Lately, efforts by scientists and entrepreneurs have pushed this agenda forward. To learn more about edible insects and what it might take for insects to take a more prominent place on people’s plates, Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two entomologists and tours a Bay-Area based company specializing in protein-packed insect-based treats. </p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/e9844a43-218f-4465-9826-e379832459be/NOVA_Now_S2R9_Cryptocurrency_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Cryptocurrency: the future of money in a digital world?</h3><time dateTime="2021-10-14T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, October 14, 2021</time></header> <p>The internet revolutionized how we communicate and exchange information. Now, it’s causing the ways in which we invest and spend money to change, laying the foundation for cryptocurrency. How this digital currency functions—much like the inner workings of the internet itself—is invisible to most. But the ongoing explosion of interest and investment in cryptocurrency is undeniable. In September, El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Meanwhile, China announced a ban on all crypto trading and mining. So what exactly is cryptocurrency, and how risky is it to invest in it? Is the future of money heading in a digital direction? With help from innovators paving the way for the future of money in a digital world, Dr. Alok Patel learns what the hype is all about.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/99ca1eb9-1fd1-439f-ae38-32c693c10221/NOVA_Now_S2E8_093021_CANNABIS_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Cannabis: Discovering its effects on the body and brain</h3><time dateTime="2021-09-30T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, September 30, 2021</time></header> <p>The cannabis industry has flowered into a billion-dollar industry in the last decade. Now, cannabis is easier than ever to legally access for medical or recreational use in the majority of U.S. states. But does legalization mean that cannabis is actually safe to use? After all, cannabis is still federally classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a substance with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” (Though the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act proposes to end cannabis’s federal prohibition.) But even under current restrictions, some researchers have interrogated assumptions about the addictive potential of cannabinoids, the chemical compounds of the cannabis plant, and investigated their therapeutic properties. With the help of leading cannabis researchers, host Dr. Alok Patel explores current studies to find out what science can tell us about the therapeutic potential, risks, and long-term effects of cannabis on your body and brain.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/43a9578c-218b-402d-85e9-6eae21b4e234/NOVA_Now_S2E7_091521_Hurricanes_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The case of hurricanes and climate change </h3><time dateTime="2021-09-16T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, September 16, 2021</time></header> <p>The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is half-way through and, like 2020, is expected to be another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season as estimated by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. As of September 14, 2021, there have been over a dozen named storms, including three major hurricanes, Grace, Ida, and Larry, that reached Category 3 status or higher. Climate computer models predict that rising ocean temperatures—warm water being fuel for hurricanes—impact storm activity; but does this mean that as our planet warms, hurricanes are actually becoming stronger and more destructive? Alok Patel speaks with climate scientists and a hurricane researcher to get inside the anatomy of tropical storms, and to better understand what the evidence shows, and what we can expect for the future.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/8d3781eb-30fb-46ba-848c-075d67ee69b7/NOVA_Now_S2E6_090221_BACK_TO_SCHOOL_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Back to school during a pandemic: experts weigh in</h3><time dateTime="2021-09-02T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, September 2, 2021</time></header> <p>Back-to-school jitters are in the air as many schools across the U.S. welcome students back to in-person learning for the 2021 to 2022 school year. But, after more than a year of pandemic-related disruption and the more recent emergence of the highly infectious delta variant, excitement to get back into the classroom is met by significant concern for student health. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading expert in aerosol transmission of infectious disease, an education researcher and specialist in individualized instructional interventions for students, and a developmental psychobiologist studying stress in young people. They share insights into strategies to reduce viral spread in schools and mitigate the pandemic’s effect on students’ learning, mental health, and overall well being. To learn more about the science behind kids and parenting, check out the YouTube channel “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Parentalogic" title="Parentalogic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parentalogic</a>” hosted by Dr. Patel and comedian and mom Bethany Van Delft.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/16b42c15-9dab-4d47-a3a5-ead2a25ebfe9/NOVA_Now_S2E5_EVs_081821_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Electric vehicles: infrastructural needs and environmental effects</h3><time dateTime="2021-08-19T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, August 19, 2021</time></header> <p>Gasoline-powered passenger cars account for about 17% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Earlier this month, President Biden signed an executive order setting a goal that by 2030, half of all cars sold in the U.S. would be hybrid or electric. And major automakers have joined in support to make this a reality. But will a widespread switch to battery-powered cars ensure a cleaner future? And what does it take to make the shift from gas to electric? Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leader in automobile battery development to learn the inner workings of electric vehicles, and checks in with an expert in energy and transportation systems to better understand the environmental impact and infrastructure requirements of a shift to electric.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/985fa914-a432-4667-96f2-6bb7473b91fb/NOVA_Now_S2E4_COVID_VARIANTS_080521_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Covid Vaccines & Variants: What will it take to get out of this pandemic?</h3><time dateTime="2021-08-05T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, August 5, 2021</time></header> <p>With the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, including Delta, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across much of the world. In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading epidemiologist and a specialist in infectious diseases to gain perspective on pressing concerns, from vaccine effectiveness and boosters to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and inequity at a national and global scale.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/8a408983-bbd7-4180-a553-67d89caeafe6/NOVA_NOW_S2E3_072021_UAPS_TB_FINAL_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The science of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena</h3><time dateTime="2021-07-22T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, July 22, 2021</time></header> <p>Ever spotted a strange object in the sky? According to a recent report released by the U.S. government, nearly 150 aerial objects observed between 2004 and 2021 remain unidentified—with the exception of one large deflated balloon. The sightings of these objects, once called UFOs and now referred to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), can have a number of reasonable explanations. Cloud formations, Venus shining brightly in the night sky, or the occasional recon aircraft or government-led missile test can all be mistaken for a UAP. But what if there’s another explanation out there? Could extraterrestrial intelligence explain some sightings? To find out, Dr. Alok Patel explores the possibilities with an astrophysicist and a NASA engineer. Together, these space exploration and research innovators remind us that the truth is out there—we just need to look to science.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/657908ad-8654-42ea-9f60-2b13547c6505/NOVA_NOW_S2E2_070821_DROUGHT_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Using technology to cope with drought</h3><time dateTime="2021-07-08T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, July 8, 2021</time></header> <p>As temperatures continue to rise this summer, the U.S. is experiencing increasingly worse drought conditions with more than 93% of land in seven Western states affected. Though this decades-long dry spell is concentrated in the Western part of the country, droughts have widespread consequences, affecting everything from our national food supply to water quality. </p> <p>With the help of hydrologists and innovators on the ground and in the lab, Dr. Alok Patel learns about the traditional ecological knowledge of the Navajo Nation in the especially hard-hit Southwest. And he speaks with innovators applying advanced technology to agricultural practices, like drone surveillance and artificial intelligence, to prepare for and cope with drought. </p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/81576a80-d7cc-4b77-bbe4-1309c7000e48/NOVA_Now_S2_Epi_001_06242021_TB_SEG1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The science of exercise—and getting back in the game</h3><time dateTime="2021-06-24T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, June 24, 2021</time></header> <p>Hey folks, it’s been a minute. But now we’re back and breaking down the science behind the headlines. This week, we’re stretching it out and exploring the science of exercise and—after more than a year of unexpected interruption—getting back in the game. Dr. Alok Patel checks in with an expert in exercise physiology and an Olympic athlete, biomechanist, and chiropractor. Together, they talk about training under lockdown, what happens to the body and mind when taking time away from intense training, and how us amateurs can safely ease back into exercise—just in time to watch the 2021 Olympic games.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/0aeccb1e-1a05-4602-b1c3-e56f04be34d3/NOVA_Now_trailer_S2_TB_FINAL_v2_.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">NOVA Now Returns!</h3><time dateTime="2021-06-17T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, June 17, 2021</time></header> <p>NOVA Now is back! Join host Alok Patel for another season of new insights into the most pressing issues that are impacting our lives right now. From the PBS science series NOVA, this is a biweekly podcast using science to separate fact from fiction. New episodes start June 24th! Visit our website at: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/novanowpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/novanowpodcast</a></p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/93265582-a2eb-4682-80bd-63730073f30b/BONUS_NOVA_NOW_01142021_AirSpace_Swap_Seg_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Bonus! From our friends at AirSpace: Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs</h3><time dateTime="2021-01-21T18:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, January 21, 2021</time></header> <p><em>AirSpace</em> from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is a podcast that helps you discover news, entertainment, and inspiration in the sky. In other words, we tell aspirational stories about defying gravity. Whether you’re an avid aviation geek, space cadet, or just somebody who loves great stories about smart topics, join hosts Emily, Matt, and Nick and spend a little time with your head in the clouds.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/9cb46c31-3ad5-4aa3-90d0-99396e7cefc5/NN_Motivation_FINAL_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The science of positive motivation for the New Year</h3><time dateTime="2020-12-31T18:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, December 31, 2020</time></header> <p>2020 is finally over. After the coronavirus pandemic and everything else the year's thrown our way, it's time to dust ourselves off and get ready for 2021. To do that, we need positive motivation (neurologically, that’s how our brains prepare to get things done). First, we hear from a neuroscientist on the science of becoming and staying motivated. Then, we have a special auditory treat. All season, host Alok Patel has asked NOVA Now guests which songs motivate them to do their work, whether that’s running COVID-19 tests in a hospital or conducting experiments in a lab. We took those songs and wrapped them up as a gift for you: a Nova Now Spotify playlist. Tune in for a taste of guests’ music picks and to revisit some of our most memorable moments from the year.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/7ac7c838-e03e-4a1e-9908-36de6307bd6a/009_NOVA_NOW_12172020_Satellites_Wood_Masek_Seg_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">How the future of satellites might affect life on Earth</h3><time dateTime="2020-12-17T18:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, December 17, 2020</time></header> <p>In 2020, the world celebrated two decades of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As an orbiting laboratory that has provided astronauts with a view of Earth from outer space, the ISS may not seem very similar to other space innovations like CubeSats and NASA/USGS’s Landsat. But all of these devices are satellites: objects orbiting objects larger than themselves. Satellites can be natural (like the moon and planets, including Earth) or human-made (like the ISS). Joined by two experts in this outer-worldly technology, host Alok Patel explores how satellites have shaped our understanding of the modern world, including the Landsat program’s effort to create a space-based record of the surface of the Earth, and what lies ahead at the intersection of justice and space.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/f29694d5-cdad-4b74-8ea1-32e8c74fbb21/NN_Vaccine_FINAL_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Covid vaccines are coming: What’s inside, and how and when you’ll get one</h3><time dateTime="2020-12-03T18:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, December 3, 2020</time></header> <p>Pending FDA approval, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines could reach the first wave of Americans in a matter of weeks. Manufacturers of leading vaccine candidates are releasing promising results from clinical trials, revealing that some experimental vaccines, including those from Pfizer and Moderna, are more than 90% effective against the coronavirus. But vaccine development alone will not end the pandemic; getting the distribution right is key. Host Alok Patel speaks with two immunization experts about the challenges of distribution at an unprecedented scale. Tune in to explore questions like: What are the differences between the first vaccine candidates? Who can expect to get vaccinated first and how much will it cost? And why do vaccines have to be kept so cold?</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/2dc30e8a-f6c3-4077-9c17-c5cb96f39ee0/007_NOVA_NOW_11192020_Giving_Thanks_SEG_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The future of food</h3><time dateTime="2020-11-19T18:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, November 19, 2020</time></header> <p>Chew on this: Thanksgiving is around the corner and November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of celebrating nature’s bounty, Host Alok Patel considers the past, present, and future of food. He digs into the world of food science with the resident science guy at America’s Test Kitchen, speaks with an Indigenous community cook, educator, and community organizer about food sovereignty and equitable food systems, and checks in with a scientist who is genetically engineering plants to photosynthesize more efficiently to increase crop yields.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/dab0b49a-5b88-476c-b5fc-a27b5cd17788/NN_Polling_FINAL_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The statistical science behind polling </h3><time dateTime="2020-11-02T22:11:23+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Monday, November 2, 2020</time></header> <p>With so much uncertainty on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, one place we look for clarity is in the numbers. Pollsters learned valuable lessons from the 2016 election results that they’ve applied in the current election cycle to try to yield more accurate predictions. Host Alok Patel interviews a pollster and a statistician, delving into a brief history of political polling in the U.S, what went wrong in 2016, and how statistical concepts like data weighting and margin of error make all the difference in the accuracy of the poll.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/6fb02c8a-a2cb-47ee-8926-26a58d104870/EPISODE_005_FEAR_Seg_A_INTRO.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The science of fear</h3><time dateTime="2020-10-22T17:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, October 22, 2020</time></header> <p>In a year that’s felt like a never-ending horror movie, some might actually find relief in watching thrillers on-screen this Halloween. But why is it that some people love all things spooky on screen while others can only watch through parted fingers? What makes horror films so scary yet so alluring? And does our fascination with horror media actually help us cope with the horrors of real life? Host Alok Patel zeros in on the science of fear, enlisting the expert guidance of a horror researcher, a neuroscientist, and the Emmy-winning Foley artist behind the tantalizing and terrorizing sounds in movies and shows like Invisible Man and Monsterland.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/0f8ca003-b414-41cd-8291-e28cc4c69998/NN_Science_in_Court_FINAL_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Science in the courtroom</h3><time dateTime="2020-10-08T17:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, October 8, 2020</time></header> <p>With confirmation hearings set to begin for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to join the Supreme Court, we ask the question that senators probably won’t: Do judges also need to be scientists? Science may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the U.S. court system, but everything from criminal cases’ forensic evidence to intellectual property disputes involve it. Host Alok Patel goes straight to the source for answers, speaking with a sitting federal judge and a lawyer who has worked on many Supreme Court cases.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/6c84f8ba-b371-4393-90a3-e698975f4aac/003_NOVA_NOW_Wildfires_Seg_A_.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Rising health risks from West Coast wildfires</h3><time dateTime="2020-09-24T17:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, September 24, 2020</time></header> <p>It's wildfire season—and something about this year is especially sinister. West Coasters experienced days of hazy orange skies in early September as a result of the burning wildfires. As COVID-19 still looms, threatening our respiratory systems, now too does the smoke in the air. What is this smoke made of, and how does breathing it in affect our lungs and bodies? To find out, Host Alok Patel speaks with an atmospheric scientist, a pulmonologist, and a pair of veteran engineers who are experts in effective face masks to learn about the composition of wildfire smoke, what that smoke does to our lungs and bodies, and what we can do to protect ourselves.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/3c8036e4-083f-450e-a7c0-495938ee826e/NN_CRISPR_FINAL_A.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">COVID meets CRISPR</h3><time dateTime="2020-09-10T17:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, September 10, 2020</time></header> <p>Many agree that we need a fast, accurate, and easy COVID-19 test—yet none of the commonly used diagnostic technologies have been able to meet that need. Enter CRISPR, a gene-editing tool that can also be used to identify viruses. Host Alok Patel follows the story of the two scientists who first discovered this potential for battling the coronavirus, and the biotech company that hopes to use it to revolutionize modern diagnostics. </p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/57b81b02-6ad3-4cef-8909-dfb27c0e283d/NOVA_NOW_VOTE_SEG_1.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">The hidden science of mail-in voting</h3><time dateTime="2020-08-27T17:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, August 27, 2020</time></header> <p>With a presidential election rapidly approaching and no indication that the COVID-19 pandemic is going anywhere, a record number of people will likely vote by mail. But what happens when we send that ballot off in the mail? And how do we make sure it gets counted? With the help of a former FBI agent-turned-forensic document examiner and a ballot tracking software insider, host Alok Patel follows the journey of a mail-in ballot from your kitchen counter to the election office.</p> </div></article><article class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><figure class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><img src="https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png" alt="Podcast Logo" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" class="jsx-2524453792 "/></figure><audio src="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/11aee8ec-f362-4b65-83dd-2237efb2eb2f/Nova_Now_TRAILER.mp3" controls="" preload="none" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"></audio></div><div class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><header class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5"><h3 class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5">Welcome to NOVA Now</h3><time dateTime="2020-08-13T19:00:00+0000" class="jsx-58cd477b27b700b5 label">Thursday, August 13, 2020</time></header> <p>Now is the time to go beyond the headlines and understand the science behind the most pressing questions of our time. From the PBS science series NOVA, a biweekly podcast separating fact from fiction—it’s NOVA Now, hosted by Alok Patel. Visit our website at: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/novanowpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/novanowpodcast</a></p> </div></article></div></div></section><section class="jsx-254c88b83d73f8f3 content"><div class="jsx-5f79db25f5035c52 podcast-content"><div class="jsx-5f79db25f5035c52 host rich-text"><h2 class="jsx-5f79db25f5035c52">About the Host</h2><figure class="jsx-5f79db25f5035c52"></figure><div class="jsx-5f79db25f5035c52 podcast-copy"><p>Dr. Alok Patel is a <b>physician, journalist, and producer</b> who firmly believes humor and relatability should drive science communication. "Scientists," he'll tell you, "need a much louder megaphone." He is a special correspondent for ABC News and regularly appears as an on-camera expert for several news outlets. Additionally, he is co-host of "Parentalogic,” a digital series from NOVA and PBS Digital Studios on the science of parenting, and hosts a popular web series for Medscape. Previously, he worked as a medical producer for CNN/HLN and as a host/contributor for both ABC and NBC News in New York. He is involved with several advocacy projects including a media-based sex trafficking education campaign, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving healthcare's presence on social media, and on initiatives to improve access to mental health care. 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To learn how scientists came up with the Big Bang theory, Dr. Alok Patel hears from a physicist and a cosmologist about the forces that shaped our early universe and the tools researchers use to peer back in time. And, he learns what scientists’ understanding of the universe’s origins can tell us about its ultimate end.","guid":"prx_322_9f404561-f338-4844-8913-3f863a4e3a78","categories":["\n COBE satellite\n ","\n Planck satellite\n ","\n astronomy\n ","\n astrophysics\n ","\n big bang\n ","\n big bounce\n ","\n black holes\n ","\n cosmic microwave background\n ","\n cosmic origins\n ","\n cosmology\n ","\n cosmos\n ","\n early universe\n ","\n expansion\n ","\n galaxy\n ","\n inflation period\n ","\n matter\n ","\n multiverse\n ","\n primordial inflation\n ","\n primordial soup\n ","\n quantum fluctuations\n ","\n radiation\n ","\n redshift\n ","\n science\n ","\n singularity\n ","\n space\n ","\n spacetime\n ","\n universe\n "],"isoDate":"2021-12-02T20:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Scientists are using satellites, static, and the laws of physics to piece together the origin story of the universe—and give us a sneak peek of where we’re headed next.","summary":"\n For tens of thousands of years, humans have pondered eternal questions like “How does our world even exist?” and “Where did we come from?” Now, more than ever, scientists are finding answers within the Big Bang theory. About 13.8 billion years ago, in a fraction of a fraction of a second, the universe expanded into being. The event, astronomers believe, was less of an explosion than a transformation of energy into matter: As this so-called inflation slowed, it gave way to matter, radiation, and all we know today. But more questions loom. To learn how scientists came up with the Big Bang theory, Dr. Alok Patel hears from a physicist and a cosmologist about the forces that shaped our early universe and the tools researchers use to peer back in time. And, he learns what scientists’ understanding of the universe’s origins can tell us about its ultimate end.\n ","duration":"33:01","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/9f404561-f338-4844-8913-3f863a4e3a78/images/512aea25-9ca1-41dd-bbcf-2df6258293dd/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Black holes: to the event horizon and beyond","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/387741","pubDate":"Thu, 25 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eBlack holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientists still don’t know. This leaves some room for science fiction to take over. Tall tales of galactic adventure may pair well with popcorn, but they also blur the lines between fact and fiction. To explore what humanity knows—and what we think we know—about black holes, Dr. Alok Patel and a theoretical cosmologist journey to Earth’s closest black hole: the Milky Way’s own Sagittarius A*, approximately 26,000 light-years away. (Don’t worry; no scientists or science nerds were harmed in the making of this podcast.)\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"Black holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientists still don’t know. This leaves some room for science fiction to take over. Tall tales of galactic adventure may pair well with popcorn, but they also blur the lines between fact and fiction. To explore what humanity knows—and what we think we know—about black holes, Dr. Alok Patel and a theoretical cosmologist journey to Earth’s closest black hole: the Milky Way’s own Sagittarius A*, approximately 26,000 light-years away. (Don’t worry; no scientists or science nerds were harmed in the making of this podcast.)","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/463acf18-c530-4295-b798-fba2dcde7495/NOVA_Universe_Ep4_BLACK_HOLES_112421_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"37272228"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eBlack holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientists still don’t know. This leaves some room for science fiction to take over. Tall tales of galactic adventure may pair well with popcorn, but they also blur the lines between fact and fiction. To explore what humanity knows—and what we think we know—about black holes, Dr. Alok Patel and a theoretical cosmologist journey to Earth’s closest black hole: the Milky Way’s own Sagittarius A*, approximately 26,000 light-years away. (Don’t worry; no scientists or science nerds were harmed in the making of this podcast.)\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"Black holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientists still don’t know. This leaves some room for science fiction to take over. Tall tales of galactic adventure may pair well with popcorn, but they also blur the lines between fact and fiction. To explore what humanity knows—and what we think we know—about black holes, Dr. Alok Patel and a theoretical cosmologist journey to Earth’s closest black hole: the Milky Way’s own Sagittarius A*, approximately 26,000 light-years away. (Don’t worry; no scientists or science nerds were harmed in the making of this podcast.)","guid":"prx_322_463acf18-c530-4295-b798-fba2dcde7495","categories":["\n LIGO\n ","\n Milky Way\n ","\n Sagittarius A*\n ","\n astronomy\n ","\n astrophysics\n ","\n black holes\n ","\n cosmos\n ","\n energy\n ","\n event horizon\n ","\n galaxy\n ","\n gravity\n ","\n mass\n ","\n multiverse\n ","\n quantum mechanics\n ","\n science\n ","\n singularity\n ","\n space\n ","\n spacetime\n ","\n spaghettification\n ","\n universe\n ","\n wormhole\n "],"isoDate":"2021-11-25T20:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Black holes have been a sci-fi mainstay since the 1970s. But tall tales of space travel, wormholes, and alternate universes get a lot wrong. What’s scientific fact and what’s purely fiction?","summary":"\n Black holes: they’re dense, elusive, light-absorbing pockets of spacetime that are critical to our understanding of the universe. But black holes are difficult to peer into, so there’s a lot scientists still don’t know. This leaves some room for science fiction to take over. Tall tales of galactic adventure may pair well with popcorn, but they also blur the lines between fact and fiction. To explore what humanity knows—and what we think we know—about black holes, Dr. Alok Patel and a theoretical cosmologist journey to Earth’s closest black hole: the Milky Way’s own Sagittarius A*, approximately 26,000 light-years away. (Don’t worry; no scientists or science nerds were harmed in the making of this podcast.)\n ","duration":"31:03","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/463acf18-c530-4295-b798-fba2dcde7495/images/ebac8836-e113-4b54-bf32-dff40a414786/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"The hitchhiker’s guide to exoplanets and alien life","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/387740","pubDate":"Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eIf television shows and movies are any indication, we humans spend a lot of our time subconsciously preparing for UFOs carrying maleficent aliens to descend on Earth. But should we rush to create an intergalactic battle plan? In actuality, finding otherworldly life won’t be so easy (or, hopefully, so dangerous). Already, astronomers and other scientists are using a multitude of techniques to search for planets outside our solar system and any signs of life they carry. With 4,500 exoplanets identified out of what could be hundreds of billions in our galaxy alone, one thing is becoming clear: If we find extraterrestrial life, it likely won’t be anything like Hollywood has imagined. Hearing from two exoplanet experts about the diversity of planets and life in the Milky Way, Dr. Alok Patel learns that Earth is incredibly unique—and surprisingly mundane.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"If television shows and movies are any indication, we humans spend a lot of our time subconsciously preparing for UFOs carrying maleficent aliens to descend on Earth. But should we rush to create an intergalactic battle plan? In actuality, finding otherworldly life won’t be so easy (or, hopefully, so dangerous). Already, astronomers and other scientists are using a multitude of techniques to search for planets outside our solar system and any signs of life they carry. With 4,500 exoplanets identified out of what could be hundreds of billions in our galaxy alone, one thing is becoming clear: If we find extraterrestrial life, it likely won’t be anything like Hollywood has imagined. Hearing from two exoplanet experts about the diversity of planets and life in the Milky Way, Dr. Alok Patel learns that Earth is incredibly unique—and surprisingly mundane.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/48098b96-b501-43df-a343-09ddb638d7a2/NOVA_Universe_E03_Alien_Worlds_111721_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"36892734"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eIf television shows and movies are any indication, we humans spend a lot of our time subconsciously preparing for UFOs carrying maleficent aliens to descend on Earth. But should we rush to create an intergalactic battle plan? In actuality, finding otherworldly life won’t be so easy (or, hopefully, so dangerous). Already, astronomers and other scientists are using a multitude of techniques to search for planets outside our solar system and any signs of life they carry. With 4,500 exoplanets identified out of what could be hundreds of billions in our galaxy alone, one thing is becoming clear: If we find extraterrestrial life, it likely won’t be anything like Hollywood has imagined. Hearing from two exoplanet experts about the diversity of planets and life in the Milky Way, Dr. Alok Patel learns that Earth is incredibly unique—and surprisingly mundane.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"If television shows and movies are any indication, we humans spend a lot of our time subconsciously preparing for UFOs carrying maleficent aliens to descend on Earth. But should we rush to create an intergalactic battle plan? In actuality, finding otherworldly life won’t be so easy (or, hopefully, so dangerous). Already, astronomers and other scientists are using a multitude of techniques to search for planets outside our solar system and any signs of life they carry. With 4,500 exoplanets identified out of what could be hundreds of billions in our galaxy alone, one thing is becoming clear: If we find extraterrestrial life, it likely won’t be anything like Hollywood has imagined. Hearing from two exoplanet experts about the diversity of planets and life in the Milky Way, Dr. Alok Patel learns that Earth is incredibly unique—and surprisingly mundane.","guid":"prx_322_48098b96-b501-43df-a343-09ddb638d7a2","categories":["\n Earth\n ","\n Kepler\n ","\n TESS\n ","\n aliens\n ","\n astronomy\n ","\n astrophysics\n ","\n atmospheric escape\n ","\n biosignature gases\n ","\n carbon\n ","\n cosmos\n ","\n exoplanets\n ","\n extraterrestrials\n ","\n galaxy\n ","\n life\n ","\n molecule\n ","\n phosphorous\n ","\n radial velocity method\n ","\n science\n ","\n space\n ","\n transit method\n ","\n universe\n ","\n water\n "],"isoDate":"2021-11-18T20:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"There are an estimated 10 septillion—or a trillion trillion—potential planets in the observable universe. So far, we know of only one that hosts life. What will it take to answer the age-old question “Are we alone?”","summary":"\n If television shows and movies are any indication, we humans spend a lot of our time subconsciously preparing for UFOs carrying maleficent aliens to descend on Earth. But should we rush to create an intergalactic battle plan? In actuality, finding otherworldly life won’t be so easy (or, hopefully, so dangerous). Already, astronomers and other scientists are using a multitude of techniques to search for planets outside our solar system and any signs of life they carry. With 4,500 exoplanets identified out of what could be hundreds of billions in our galaxy alone, one thing is becoming clear: If we find extraterrestrial life, it likely won’t be anything like Hollywood has imagined. Hearing from two exoplanet experts about the diversity of planets and life in the Milky Way, Dr. Alok Patel learns that Earth is incredibly unique—and surprisingly mundane.\n ","duration":"30:44","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/48098b96-b501-43df-a343-09ddb638d7a2/images/511f1267-dcd4-471c-ab74-71f41042b0d0/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"How to make a Milky Way: the ultimate galactic recipe","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/387739","pubDate":"Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eWhen our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, glimmering band of light splitting the darkness. In Southeast Asia, people called it “the Silver River.” In Southern Africa, “the Backbone of the Night.” And in the West, around 2,500 years ago, it earned the name “the Milky Way.” Across the globe, civilizations had theories of what the band of light was and why it was there. But only recently have humans had the tools to get the full picture. Today we know the Milky Way is our galaxy: two spiral arms filled with more than 100 billion stars, all rotating around a supermassive black hole. And here on our little blue planet, we’re in the middle of it all. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two galaxy experts to find out how scientists have built the first high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the Milky Way—and what that map reveals about the formation and future of our galactic home.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"When our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, glimmering band of light splitting the darkness. In Southeast Asia, people called it “the Silver River.” In Southern Africa, “the Backbone of the Night.” And in the West, around 2,500 years ago, it earned the name “the Milky Way.” Across the globe, civilizations had theories of what the band of light was and why it was there. But only recently have humans had the tools to get the full picture. Today we know the Milky Way is our galaxy: two spiral arms filled with more than 100 billion stars, all rotating around a supermassive black hole. And here on our little blue planet, we’re in the middle of it all. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two galaxy experts to find out how scientists have built the first high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the Milky Way—and what that map reveals about the formation and future of our galactic home.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/e311cbfc-2a90-47ff-807c-bfd61efd5ca2/NOVA_Universe_E02_Galaxies_111121_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"30777504"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eWhen our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, glimmering band of light splitting the darkness. In Southeast Asia, people called it “the Silver River.” In Southern Africa, “the Backbone of the Night.” And in the West, around 2,500 years ago, it earned the name “the Milky Way.” Across the globe, civilizations had theories of what the band of light was and why it was there. But only recently have humans had the tools to get the full picture. Today we know the Milky Way is our galaxy: two spiral arms filled with more than 100 billion stars, all rotating around a supermassive black hole. And here on our little blue planet, we’re in the middle of it all. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two galaxy experts to find out how scientists have built the first high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the Milky Way—and what that map reveals about the formation and future of our galactic home.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"When our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, glimmering band of light splitting the darkness. In Southeast Asia, people called it “the Silver River.” In Southern Africa, “the Backbone of the Night.” And in the West, around 2,500 years ago, it earned the name “the Milky Way.” Across the globe, civilizations had theories of what the band of light was and why it was there. But only recently have humans had the tools to get the full picture. Today we know the Milky Way is our galaxy: two spiral arms filled with more than 100 billion stars, all rotating around a supermassive black hole. And here on our little blue planet, we’re in the middle of it all. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two galaxy experts to find out how scientists have built the first high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the Milky Way—and what that map reveals about the formation and future of our galactic home.","guid":"prx_322_e311cbfc-2a90-47ff-807c-bfd61efd5ca2","categories":["\n GAIA mission\n ","\n Milky Way\n ","\n astronomy\n ","\n astrophysics\n ","\n black holes\n ","\n cosmos\n ","\n dark energy\n ","\n dark matter\n ","\n galactic structure\n ","\n galaxies\n ","\n galaxy formation\n ","\n science\n ","\n space\n ","\n space observatory\n ","\n spiral arms\n ","\n supercomputers\n ","\n universe\n "],"isoDate":"2021-11-11T20:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Satellites, space observatories, and supercomputers have shown astronomers the ingredients needed to form a galaxy. Spoiler: dark matter is a must.","summary":"\n When our ancestors looked up into the night sky, they too saw a great, glimmering band of light splitting the darkness. In Southeast Asia, people called it “the Silver River.” In Southern Africa, “the Backbone of the Night.” And in the West, around 2,500 years ago, it earned the name “the Milky Way.” Across the globe, civilizations had theories of what the band of light was and why it was there. But only recently have humans had the tools to get the full picture. Today we know the Milky Way is our galaxy: two spiral arms filled with more than 100 billion stars, all rotating around a supermassive black hole. And here on our little blue planet, we’re in the middle of it all. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two galaxy experts to find out how scientists have built the first high-resolution, three-dimensional map of the Milky Way—and what that map reveals about the formation and future of our galactic home.\n ","duration":"25:38","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/e311cbfc-2a90-47ff-807c-bfd61efd5ca2/images/9be5c71e-7f69-496c-bd57-790c890e38d1/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Fusion: Can we recreate the renewable power of stars down on Earth?","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/387737","pubDate":"Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe process that powers our sun was still a mystery about 100 years ago. Bit by bit, scientists have worked out that the fusion of hydrogen at a star’s core can generate enough power to keep it shining for billions of years. Now, armed with this knowledge, researchers around the world are trying to figure out if we can recreate that fusion process here on Earth. (And yes, trying to kickstart fusion—and then contain superheated plasmas that reach temperatures up to 100 million degrees Celsius—is just as hard as it sounds.) If scientists can pull it off, the payoff could be huge: A deep understanding of stellar physics could one day lead to a virtually unlimited supply of clean energy. To discover just how, Dr. Alok Patel hears from an astrophysicist and a fusion scientist.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"The process that powers our sun was still a mystery about 100 years ago. Bit by bit, scientists have worked out that the fusion of hydrogen at a star’s core can generate enough power to keep it shining for billions of years. Now, armed with this knowledge, researchers around the world are trying to figure out if we can recreate that fusion process here on Earth. (And yes, trying to kickstart fusion—and then contain superheated plasmas that reach temperatures up to 100 million degrees Celsius—is just as hard as it sounds.) If scientists can pull it off, the payoff could be huge: A deep understanding of stellar physics could one day lead to a virtually unlimited supply of clean energy. To discover just how, Dr. Alok Patel hears from an astrophysicist and a fusion scientist.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/879dfada-fe98-4c28-b09f-709b0516f694/NOVA_Universe_Ep1_Stars_110321_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"32456256"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe process that powers our sun was still a mystery about 100 years ago. Bit by bit, scientists have worked out that the fusion of hydrogen at a star’s core can generate enough power to keep it shining for billions of years. Now, armed with this knowledge, researchers around the world are trying to figure out if we can recreate that fusion process here on Earth. (And yes, trying to kickstart fusion—and then contain superheated plasmas that reach temperatures up to 100 million degrees Celsius—is just as hard as it sounds.) If scientists can pull it off, the payoff could be huge: A deep understanding of stellar physics could one day lead to a virtually unlimited supply of clean energy. To discover just how, Dr. Alok Patel hears from an astrophysicist and a fusion scientist.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"The process that powers our sun was still a mystery about 100 years ago. Bit by bit, scientists have worked out that the fusion of hydrogen at a star’s core can generate enough power to keep it shining for billions of years. Now, armed with this knowledge, researchers around the world are trying to figure out if we can recreate that fusion process here on Earth. (And yes, trying to kickstart fusion—and then contain superheated plasmas that reach temperatures up to 100 million degrees Celsius—is just as hard as it sounds.) If scientists can pull it off, the payoff could be huge: A deep understanding of stellar physics could one day lead to a virtually unlimited supply of clean energy. To discover just how, Dr. Alok Patel hears from an astrophysicist and a fusion scientist.","guid":"prx_322_879dfada-fe98-4c28-b09f-709b0516f694","categories":["\n astronomy\n ","\n astrophysics\n ","\n clean energy\n ","\n cosmos\n ","\n helium\n ","\n hydrogen\n ","\n nuclear fusion\n ","\n plasma\n ","\n science\n ","\n science, astronomy, astrophysics, universe, cosmos, space, stars, sun, supernova, nuclear fusion, hydrogen, helium, plasma, clean energy\n ","\n space\n ","\n stars\n ","\n sun\n ","\n supernova\n ","\n universe\n "],"isoDate":"2021-11-04T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"The Sun has always served as humanity’s guiding light and main source of energy. Now, its fusion process could serve as a model for sustainable energy here at home.","summary":"\n The process that powers our sun was still a mystery about 100 years ago. Bit by bit, scientists have worked out that the fusion of hydrogen at a star’s core can generate enough power to keep it shining for billions of years. Now, armed with this knowledge, researchers around the world are trying to figure out if we can recreate that fusion process here on Earth. (And yes, trying to kickstart fusion—and then contain superheated plasmas that reach temperatures up to 100 million degrees Celsius—is just as hard as it sounds.) If scientists can pull it off, the payoff could be huge: A deep understanding of stellar physics could one day lead to a virtually unlimited supply of clean energy. To discover just how, Dr. Alok Patel hears from an astrophysicist and a fusion scientist.\n ","duration":"27:02","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/879dfada-fe98-4c28-b09f-709b0516f694/images/39fc3f49-579c-42c9-af05-bccadaa4bde7/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/391357","pubDate":"Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eThis is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part podcast series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, galaxies, stars, black holes, and the start of the universe itself, the Big Bang. NOVA Now Universe Revealed drops on Thursday, November 4th. This podcast has been made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Produced by GBH and PRX.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part podcast series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, galaxies, stars, black holes, and the start of the universe itself, the Big Bang. NOVA Now Universe Revealed drops on Thursday, November 4th. This podcast has been made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Produced by GBH and PRX.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/218e9272-1ab5-4787-9a87-df05e1c06d46/NOVA_Universe_Trailer_101821_TB_v6.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"3018854"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eThis is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part podcast series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, galaxies, stars, black holes, and the start of the universe itself, the Big Bang. NOVA Now Universe Revealed drops on Thursday, November 4th. This podcast has been made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Produced by GBH and PRX.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part podcast series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, galaxies, stars, black holes, and the start of the universe itself, the Big Bang. NOVA Now Universe Revealed drops on Thursday, November 4th. This podcast has been made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Produced by GBH and PRX.","guid":"prx_322_218e9272-1ab5-4787-9a87-df05e1c06d46","isoDate":"2021-10-29T10:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed","summary":"\n This is NOVA Now Universe Revealed, hosted by Alok Patel, a physician, science communicator, and somewhat of a space nerd. In this special 5-part podcast series, blast off with us to explore alien worlds, galaxies, stars, black holes, and the start of the universe itself, the Big Bang. NOVA Now Universe Revealed drops on Thursday, November 4th. This podcast has been made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Produced by GBH and PRX.\n ","explicit":"false","duration":"02:30","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/218e9272-1ab5-4787-9a87-df05e1c06d46/images/dd0b136b-e8e7-4ce6-8cd6-4e66701244ea/UniversePodcastArtSQ2.jpg"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Would you eat insects to help the planet?","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373851","pubDate":"Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eYou may think of insects as creepy-crawly pests. But for at least 2 billion people on the planet, they’re a source of nourishment. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, has been around for thousands of years. But it isn’t a global practice today; cuisine in Europe and the U.S. tends to exclude insects. Could that change? The culinary case for insects is a compelling one—but it’s not the only one. A 2013 UN food and agriculture report proposed insect consumption as a possible solution to global food insecurity and a mitigator of climate change. Lately, efforts by scientists and entrepreneurs have pushed this agenda forward. To learn more about edible insects and what it might take for insects to take a more prominent place on people’s plates, Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two entomologists and tours a Bay-Area based company specializing in protein-packed insect-based treats. \u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"You may think of insects as creepy-crawly pests. But for at least 2 billion people on the planet, they’re a source of nourishment. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, has been around for thousands of years. But it isn’t a global practice today; cuisine in Europe and the U.S. tends to exclude insects. Could that change? The culinary case for insects is a compelling one—but it’s not the only one. A 2013 UN food and agriculture report proposed insect consumption as a possible solution to global food insecurity and a mitigator of climate change. Lately, efforts by scientists and entrepreneurs have pushed this agenda forward. To learn more about edible insects and what it might take for insects to take a more prominent place on people’s plates, Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two entomologists and tours a Bay-Area based company specializing in protein-packed insect-based treats.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/50f121da-872a-4953-9011-3f96e068dc4f/NOVA_Now_S2E10_102821_EDIBLE_INSECTS_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"35574162"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eYou may think of insects as creepy-crawly pests. But for at least 2 billion people on the planet, they’re a source of nourishment. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, has been around for thousands of years. But it isn’t a global practice today; cuisine in Europe and the U.S. tends to exclude insects. Could that change? The culinary case for insects is a compelling one—but it’s not the only one. A 2013 UN food and agriculture report proposed insect consumption as a possible solution to global food insecurity and a mitigator of climate change. Lately, efforts by scientists and entrepreneurs have pushed this agenda forward. To learn more about edible insects and what it might take for insects to take a more prominent place on people’s plates, Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two entomologists and tours a Bay-Area based company specializing in protein-packed insect-based treats. \u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"You may think of insects as creepy-crawly pests. But for at least 2 billion people on the planet, they’re a source of nourishment. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, has been around for thousands of years. But it isn’t a global practice today; cuisine in Europe and the U.S. tends to exclude insects. Could that change? The culinary case for insects is a compelling one—but it’s not the only one. A 2013 UN food and agriculture report proposed insect consumption as a possible solution to global food insecurity and a mitigator of climate change. Lately, efforts by scientists and entrepreneurs have pushed this agenda forward. To learn more about edible insects and what it might take for insects to take a more prominent place on people’s plates, Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two entomologists and tours a Bay-Area based company specializing in protein-packed insect-based treats.","guid":"prx_322_50f121da-872a-4953-9011-3f96e068dc4f","categories":["\n Agriculture\n ","\n Animals\n ","\n Entomology\n ","\n Health\n ","\n Science\n ","\n Science, Health, Agriculture, Animals, Entomology, Climate change, Conservation , Environment, Exoskeleton, Food, Health, Insects , Nature, Sustainability\n ","\n climate change\n ","\n conservation\n ","\n einvironment\n ","\n exoskeleton\n ","\n food\n ","\n food security\n ","\n insects\n ","\n nature\n ","\n sustainability\n "],"isoDate":"2021-10-28T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Consuming insects is good for your body and the environment, scientists say.","summary":"\n You may think of insects as creepy-crawly pests. But for at least 2 billion people on the planet, they’re a source of nourishment. Entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, has been around for thousands of years. But it isn’t a global practice today; cuisine in Europe and the U.S. tends to exclude insects. Could that change? The culinary case for insects is a compelling one—but it’s not the only one. A 2013 UN food and agriculture report proposed insect consumption as a possible solution to global food insecurity and a mitigator of climate change. Lately, efforts by scientists and entrepreneurs have pushed this agenda forward. To learn more about edible insects and what it might take for insects to take a more prominent place on people’s plates, Dr. Alok Patel speaks with two entomologists and tours a Bay-Area based company specializing in protein-packed insect-based treats. \n ","duration":"29:38","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Cryptocurrency: the future of money in a digital world?","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373850","pubDate":"Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe internet revolutionized how we communicate and exchange information. Now, it’s causing the ways in which we invest and spend money to change, laying the foundation for cryptocurrency. How this digital currency functions—much like the inner workings of the internet itself—is invisible to most. But the ongoing explosion of interest and investment in cryptocurrency is undeniable. In September, El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Meanwhile, China announced a ban on all crypto trading and mining. So what exactly is cryptocurrency, and how risky is it to invest in it? Is the future of money heading in a digital direction? With help from innovators paving the way for the future of money in a digital world, Dr. Alok Patel learns what the hype is all about.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"The internet revolutionized how we communicate and exchange information. Now, it’s causing the ways in which we invest and spend money to change, laying the foundation for cryptocurrency. How this digital currency functions—much like the inner workings of the internet itself—is invisible to most. But the ongoing explosion of interest and investment in cryptocurrency is undeniable. In September, El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Meanwhile, China announced a ban on all crypto trading and mining. So what exactly is cryptocurrency, and how risky is it to invest in it? Is the future of money heading in a digital direction? With help from innovators paving the way for the future of money in a digital world, Dr. Alok Patel learns what the hype is all about.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/e9844a43-218f-4465-9826-e379832459be/NOVA_Now_S2R9_Cryptocurrency_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"37872006"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe internet revolutionized how we communicate and exchange information. Now, it’s causing the ways in which we invest and spend money to change, laying the foundation for cryptocurrency. How this digital currency functions—much like the inner workings of the internet itself—is invisible to most. But the ongoing explosion of interest and investment in cryptocurrency is undeniable. In September, El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Meanwhile, China announced a ban on all crypto trading and mining. So what exactly is cryptocurrency, and how risky is it to invest in it? Is the future of money heading in a digital direction? With help from innovators paving the way for the future of money in a digital world, Dr. Alok Patel learns what the hype is all about.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"The internet revolutionized how we communicate and exchange information. Now, it’s causing the ways in which we invest and spend money to change, laying the foundation for cryptocurrency. How this digital currency functions—much like the inner workings of the internet itself—is invisible to most. But the ongoing explosion of interest and investment in cryptocurrency is undeniable. In September, El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Meanwhile, China announced a ban on all crypto trading and mining. So what exactly is cryptocurrency, and how risky is it to invest in it? Is the future of money heading in a digital direction? With help from innovators paving the way for the future of money in a digital world, Dr. Alok Patel learns what the hype is all about.","guid":"prx_322_e9844a43-218f-4465-9826-e379832459be","categories":["\n Apps\n ","\n Avalanche\n ","\n Bitcoin\n ","\n Cash\n ","\n Code\n ","\n Computers\n ","\n Crypto Wallet\n ","\n Cryptography\n ","\n Digital Currency\n ","\n Dogecoin\n ","\n Dollar\n ","\n Enigma\n ","\n EquityCoin\n ","\n Ethereum\n ","\n Flat Money\n ","\n Gold\n ","\n Insurance\n ","\n Investments\n ","\n Litecoin\n ","\n NFTs\n ","\n Online\n ","\n Pound\n ","\n Puzzle\n ","\n Satoshi Nakamoto\n ","\n Silver\n ","\n Stablecoins\n ","\n Technology\n ","\n World Economic Forum\n ","\n affordable housing\n ","\n algorithms\n ","\n blockchain\n ","\n coins\n ","\n consensus\n ","\n cryptocurrency\n ","\n internet\n ","\n money\n ","\n proof of work\n ","\n protocol\n ","\n tokens\n "],"isoDate":"2021-10-14T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Curiosity toward cryptocurrency is growing on an international scale. Here’s what that could mean for the future of investing and spending.","summary":"\n The internet revolutionized how we communicate and exchange information. Now, it’s causing the ways in which we invest and spend money to change, laying the foundation for cryptocurrency. How this digital currency functions—much like the inner workings of the internet itself—is invisible to most. But the ongoing explosion of interest and investment in cryptocurrency is undeniable. In September, El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. Meanwhile, China announced a ban on all crypto trading and mining. So what exactly is cryptocurrency, and how risky is it to invest in it? Is the future of money heading in a digital direction? With help from innovators paving the way for the future of money in a digital world, Dr. Alok Patel learns what the hype is all about.\n ","duration":"31:33","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Cannabis: Discovering its effects on the body and brain","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373849","pubDate":"Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe cannabis industry has flowered into a billion-dollar industry in the last decade. Now, cannabis is easier than ever to legally access for medical or recreational use in the majority of U.S. states. But does legalization mean that cannabis is actually safe to use? After all, cannabis is still federally classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a substance with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” (Though the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act proposes to end cannabis’s federal prohibition.) But even under current restrictions, some researchers have interrogated assumptions about the addictive potential of cannabinoids, the chemical compounds of the cannabis plant, and investigated their therapeutic properties. With the help of leading cannabis researchers, host Dr. Alok Patel explores current studies to find out what science can tell us about the therapeutic potential, risks, and long-term effects of cannabis on your body and brain.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"The cannabis industry has flowered into a billion-dollar industry in the last decade. Now, cannabis is easier than ever to legally access for medical or recreational use in the majority of U.S. states. But does legalization mean that cannabis is actually safe to use? After all, cannabis is still federally classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a substance with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” (Though the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act proposes to end cannabis’s federal prohibition.) But even under current restrictions, some researchers have interrogated assumptions about the addictive potential of cannabinoids, the chemical compounds of the cannabis plant, and investigated their therapeutic properties. With the help of leading cannabis researchers, host Dr. Alok Patel explores current studies to find out what science can tell us about the therapeutic potential, risks, and long-term effects of cannabis on your body and brain.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/99ca1eb9-1fd1-439f-ae38-32c693c10221/NOVA_Now_S2E8_093021_CANNABIS_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"38371560"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe cannabis industry has flowered into a billion-dollar industry in the last decade. Now, cannabis is easier than ever to legally access for medical or recreational use in the majority of U.S. states. But does legalization mean that cannabis is actually safe to use? After all, cannabis is still federally classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a substance with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” (Though the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act proposes to end cannabis’s federal prohibition.) But even under current restrictions, some researchers have interrogated assumptions about the addictive potential of cannabinoids, the chemical compounds of the cannabis plant, and investigated their therapeutic properties. With the help of leading cannabis researchers, host Dr. Alok Patel explores current studies to find out what science can tell us about the therapeutic potential, risks, and long-term effects of cannabis on your body and brain.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"The cannabis industry has flowered into a billion-dollar industry in the last decade. Now, cannabis is easier than ever to legally access for medical or recreational use in the majority of U.S. states. But does legalization mean that cannabis is actually safe to use? After all, cannabis is still federally classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a substance with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” (Though the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act proposes to end cannabis’s federal prohibition.) But even under current restrictions, some researchers have interrogated assumptions about the addictive potential of cannabinoids, the chemical compounds of the cannabis plant, and investigated their therapeutic properties. With the help of leading cannabis researchers, host Dr. Alok Patel explores current studies to find out what science can tell us about the therapeutic potential, risks, and long-term effects of cannabis on your body and brain.","guid":"prx_322_99ca1eb9-1fd1-439f-ae38-32c693c10221","categories":["\n Addiction\n ","\n Brain\n ","\n CBD\n ","\n Cannabinoid\n ","\n Cannabis\n ","\n Child Development\n ","\n Health\n ","\n Medical\n ","\n Medicine\n ","\n Narcotics\n ","\n Neuroscience\n ","\n Opioid\n ","\n Pain\n ","\n Pharmaceuticals\n ","\n Policy\n ","\n Psychology\n ","\n Public Health\n ","\n Research\n ","\n Science\n ","\n THC\n ","\n Youth\n "],"isoDate":"2021-09-30T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Does cannabis’s ubiquity and legalization at the state level mean it’s safe for consumer use?","summary":"\n The cannabis industry has flowered into a billion-dollar industry in the last decade. Now, cannabis is easier than ever to legally access for medical or recreational use in the majority of U.S. states. But does legalization mean that cannabis is actually safe to use? After all, cannabis is still federally classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, defined by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a substance with “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” (Though the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act proposes to end cannabis’s federal prohibition.) But even under current restrictions, some researchers have interrogated assumptions about the addictive potential of cannabinoids, the chemical compounds of the cannabis plant, and investigated their therapeutic properties. With the help of leading cannabis researchers, host Dr. Alok Patel explores current studies to find out what science can tell us about the therapeutic potential, risks, and long-term effects of cannabis on your body and brain.\n ","duration":"31:58","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"The case of hurricanes and climate change ","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373848","pubDate":"Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is half-way through and, like 2020, is expected to be another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season as estimated by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. As of September 14, 2021, there have been over a dozen named storms, including three major hurricanes, Grace, Ida, and Larry, that reached Category 3 status or higher. Climate computer models predict that rising ocean temperatures—warm water being fuel for hurricanes—impact storm activity; but does this mean that as our planet warms, hurricanes are actually becoming stronger and more destructive? Alok Patel speaks with climate scientists and a hurricane researcher to get inside the anatomy of tropical storms, and to better understand what the evidence shows, and what we can expect for the future.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is half-way through and, like 2020, is expected to be another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season as estimated by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. As of September 14, 2021, there have been over a dozen named storms, including three major hurricanes, Grace, Ida, and Larry, that reached Category 3 status or higher. Climate computer models predict that rising ocean temperatures—warm water being fuel for hurricanes—impact storm activity; but does this mean that as our planet warms, hurricanes are actually becoming stronger and more destructive? Alok Patel speaks with climate scientists and a hurricane researcher to get inside the anatomy of tropical storms, and to better understand what the evidence shows, and what we can expect for the future.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/43a9578c-218b-402d-85e9-6eae21b4e234/NOVA_Now_S2E7_091521_Hurricanes_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"23844300"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is half-way through and, like 2020, is expected to be another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season as estimated by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. As of September 14, 2021, there have been over a dozen named storms, including three major hurricanes, Grace, Ida, and Larry, that reached Category 3 status or higher. Climate computer models predict that rising ocean temperatures—warm water being fuel for hurricanes—impact storm activity; but does this mean that as our planet warms, hurricanes are actually becoming stronger and more destructive? Alok Patel speaks with climate scientists and a hurricane researcher to get inside the anatomy of tropical storms, and to better understand what the evidence shows, and what we can expect for the future.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is half-way through and, like 2020, is expected to be another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season as estimated by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. As of September 14, 2021, there have been over a dozen named storms, including three major hurricanes, Grace, Ida, and Larry, that reached Category 3 status or higher. Climate computer models predict that rising ocean temperatures—warm water being fuel for hurricanes—impact storm activity; but does this mean that as our planet warms, hurricanes are actually becoming stronger and more destructive? Alok Patel speaks with climate scientists and a hurricane researcher to get inside the anatomy of tropical storms, and to better understand what the evidence shows, and what we can expect for the future.","guid":"prx_322_43a9578c-218b-402d-85e9-6eae21b4e234","categories":["\n Atlantic\n ","\n Hurricane Henry\n ","\n Hurricane Larry\n ","\n Ida\n ","\n MIT\n ","\n NOAA\n ","\n Nature Conservancy\n ","\n Saffir-Simpson\n ","\n Saffir-Simpson Category\n ","\n Tropical Storm Larry\n ","\n UCLA\n ","\n atmosphere\n ","\n climate change\n ","\n coasts\n ","\n destruction\n ","\n extreme weather\n ","\n floods\n ","\n greenhouse gases\n ","\n hurricane season\n ","\n hurricanes\n ","\n news\n ","\n oceans\n ","\n rainfall\n ","\n science\n ","\n storms\n ","\n surges\n ","\n tropical storm\n ","\n vapor\n ","\n water\n ","\n weather\n ","\n wind\n "],"isoDate":"2021-09-16T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Are hurricanes getting stronger? More destructive? And is any of this connected to climate change?","summary":"\n The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is half-way through and, like 2020, is expected to be another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season as estimated by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. As of September 14, 2021, there have been over a dozen named storms, including three major hurricanes, Grace, Ida, and Larry, that reached Category 3 status or higher. Climate computer models predict that rising ocean temperatures—warm water being fuel for hurricanes—impact storm activity; but does this mean that as our planet warms, hurricanes are actually becoming stronger and more destructive? Alok Patel speaks with climate scientists and a hurricane researcher to get inside the anatomy of tropical storms, and to better understand what the evidence shows, and what we can expect for the future.\n ","duration":"19:52","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Back to school during a pandemic: experts weigh in","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373847","pubDate":"Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eBack-to-school jitters are in the air as many schools across the U.S. welcome students back to in-person learning for the 2021 to 2022 school year. But, after more than a year of pandemic-related disruption and the more recent emergence of the highly infectious delta variant, excitement to get back into the classroom is met by significant concern for student health. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading expert in aerosol transmission of infectious disease, an education researcher and specialist in individualized instructional interventions for students, and a developmental psychobiologist studying stress in young people. They share insights into strategies to reduce viral spread in schools and mitigate the pandemic’s effect on students’ learning, mental health, and overall well being. To learn more about the science behind kids and parenting, check out the YouTube channel “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/Parentalogic\" title=\"Parentalogic\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParentalogic\u003c/a\u003e” hosted by Dr. Patel and comedian and mom Bethany Van Delft.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"Back-to-school jitters are in the air as many schools across the U.S. welcome students back to in-person learning for the 2021 to 2022 school year. But, after more than a year of pandemic-related disruption and the more recent emergence of the highly infectious delta variant, excitement to get back into the classroom is met by significant concern for student health. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading expert in aerosol transmission of infectious disease, an education researcher and specialist in individualized instructional interventions for students, and a developmental psychobiologist studying stress in young people. They share insights into strategies to reduce viral spread in schools and mitigate the pandemic’s effect on students’ learning, mental health, and overall well being. To learn more about the science behind kids and parenting, check out the YouTube channel “Parentalogic” hosted by Dr. Patel and comedian and mom Bethany Van Delft.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/8d3781eb-30fb-46ba-848c-075d67ee69b7/NOVA_Now_S2E6_090221_BACK_TO_SCHOOL_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"42008334"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eBack-to-school jitters are in the air as many schools across the U.S. welcome students back to in-person learning for the 2021 to 2022 school year. But, after more than a year of pandemic-related disruption and the more recent emergence of the highly infectious delta variant, excitement to get back into the classroom is met by significant concern for student health. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading expert in aerosol transmission of infectious disease, an education researcher and specialist in individualized instructional interventions for students, and a developmental psychobiologist studying stress in young people. They share insights into strategies to reduce viral spread in schools and mitigate the pandemic’s effect on students’ learning, mental health, and overall well being. To learn more about the science behind kids and parenting, check out the YouTube channel “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/Parentalogic\" title=\"Parentalogic\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParentalogic\u003c/a\u003e” hosted by Dr. Patel and comedian and mom Bethany Van Delft.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"Back-to-school jitters are in the air as many schools across the U.S. welcome students back to in-person learning for the 2021 to 2022 school year. But, after more than a year of pandemic-related disruption and the more recent emergence of the highly infectious delta variant, excitement to get back into the classroom is met by significant concern for student health. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading expert in aerosol transmission of infectious disease, an education researcher and specialist in individualized instructional interventions for students, and a developmental psychobiologist studying stress in young people. They share insights into strategies to reduce viral spread in schools and mitigate the pandemic’s effect on students’ learning, mental health, and overall well being. To learn more about the science behind kids and parenting, check out the YouTube channel “Parentalogic” hosted by Dr. Patel and comedian and mom Bethany Van Delft.","guid":"prx_322_8d3781eb-30fb-46ba-848c-075d67ee69b7","categories":["\n COVID\n ","\n Disease\n ","\n Inequality\n ","\n Mental health\n ","\n children\n ","\n covid-19\n ","\n education\n ","\n family\n ","\n health\n ","\n masks\n ","\n pandemic\n ","\n parenting\n ","\n psychology\n ","\n public health\n ","\n race\n ","\n school\n ","\n schools\n ","\n science\n ","\n sleep\n ","\n stress\n ","\n student\n ","\n ventilation\n ","\n virus\n "],"isoDate":"2021-09-02T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"With students returning to school during the ongoing pandemic, how can we keep them learning, thriving, and ultimately safe?","summary":"\n Back-to-school jitters are in the air as many schools across the U.S. welcome students back to in-person learning for the 2021 to 2022 school year. But, after more than a year of pandemic-related disruption and the more recent emergence of the highly infectious delta variant, excitement to get back into the classroom is met by significant concern for student health. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading expert in aerosol transmission of infectious disease, an education researcher and specialist in individualized instructional interventions for students, and a developmental psychobiologist studying stress in young people. They share insights into strategies to reduce viral spread in schools and mitigate the pandemic’s effect on students’ learning, mental health, and overall well being. To learn more about the science behind kids and parenting, check out the YouTube channel “\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/Parentalogic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParentalogic\u003c/a\u003e” hosted by Dr. Patel and comedian and mom Bethany Van Delft.\n ","duration":"35:00","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Electric vehicles: infrastructural needs and environmental effects","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373846","pubDate":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eGasoline-powered passenger cars account for about 17% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Earlier this month, President Biden signed an executive order setting a goal that by 2030, half of all cars sold in the U.S. would be hybrid or electric. And major automakers have joined in support to make this a reality. But will a widespread switch to battery-powered cars ensure a cleaner future? And what does it take to make the shift from gas to electric? Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leader in automobile battery development to learn the inner workings of electric vehicles, and checks in with an expert in energy and transportation systems to better understand the environmental impact and infrastructure requirements of a shift to electric.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"Gasoline-powered passenger cars account for about 17% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Earlier this month, President Biden signed an executive order setting a goal that by 2030, half of all cars sold in the U.S. would be hybrid or electric. And major automakers have joined in support to make this a reality. But will a widespread switch to battery-powered cars ensure a cleaner future? And what does it take to make the shift from gas to electric? Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leader in automobile battery development to learn the inner workings of electric vehicles, and checks in with an expert in energy and transportation systems to better understand the environmental impact and infrastructure requirements of a shift to electric.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/16b42c15-9dab-4d47-a3a5-ead2a25ebfe9/NOVA_Now_S2E5_EVs_081821_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"26201652"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eGasoline-powered passenger cars account for about 17% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Earlier this month, President Biden signed an executive order setting a goal that by 2030, half of all cars sold in the U.S. would be hybrid or electric. And major automakers have joined in support to make this a reality. But will a widespread switch to battery-powered cars ensure a cleaner future? And what does it take to make the shift from gas to electric? Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leader in automobile battery development to learn the inner workings of electric vehicles, and checks in with an expert in energy and transportation systems to better understand the environmental impact and infrastructure requirements of a shift to electric.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"Gasoline-powered passenger cars account for about 17% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Earlier this month, President Biden signed an executive order setting a goal that by 2030, half of all cars sold in the U.S. would be hybrid or electric. And major automakers have joined in support to make this a reality. But will a widespread switch to battery-powered cars ensure a cleaner future? And what does it take to make the shift from gas to electric? Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leader in automobile battery development to learn the inner workings of electric vehicles, and checks in with an expert in energy and transportation systems to better understand the environmental impact and infrastructure requirements of a shift to electric.","guid":"prx_322_16b42c15-9dab-4d47-a3a5-ead2a25ebfe9","categories":["\n CO2\n ","\n EVs\n ","\n LG\n ","\n MIT\n ","\n News\n ","\n Tesla\n ","\n batteries\n ","\n battery\n ","\n cars\n ","\n charging stations\n ","\n climate change\n ","\n driving\n ","\n electric vehicles\n ","\n electricity\n ","\n green energy\n ","\n greenhouse gas emissions\n ","\n hybrids\n ","\n infrastructure\n ","\n power\n ","\n technology\n "],"isoDate":"2021-08-19T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Can electric vehicles lessen our carbon emissions and take us to a greener future?","summary":"\n Gasoline-powered passenger cars account for about 17% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Earlier this month, President Biden signed an executive order setting a goal that by 2030, half of all cars sold in the U.S. would be hybrid or electric. And major automakers have joined in support to make this a reality. But will a widespread switch to battery-powered cars ensure a cleaner future? And what does it take to make the shift from gas to electric? Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leader in automobile battery development to learn the inner workings of electric vehicles, and checks in with an expert in energy and transportation systems to better understand the environmental impact and infrastructure requirements of a shift to electric.\n ","duration":"21:50","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Covid Vaccines \u0026 Variants: What will it take to get out of this pandemic?","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373845","pubDate":"Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eWith the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, including Delta, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across much of the world. In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading epidemiologist and a specialist in infectious diseases to gain perspective on pressing concerns, from vaccine effectiveness and boosters to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and inequity at a national and global scale.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"With the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, including Delta, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across much of the world. In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading epidemiologist and a specialist in infectious diseases to gain perspective on pressing concerns, from vaccine effectiveness and boosters to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and inequity at a national and global scale.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/985fa914-a432-4667-96f2-6bb7473b91fb/NOVA_Now_S2E4_COVID_VARIANTS_080521_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"33954918"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eWith the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, including Delta, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across much of the world. In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading epidemiologist and a specialist in infectious diseases to gain perspective on pressing concerns, from vaccine effectiveness and boosters to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and inequity at a national and global scale.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"With the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, including Delta, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across much of the world. In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading epidemiologist and a specialist in infectious diseases to gain perspective on pressing concerns, from vaccine effectiveness and boosters to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and inequity at a national and global scale.","guid":"prx_322_985fa914-a432-4667-96f2-6bb7473b91fb","categories":["\n Biology\n ","\n Biotech\n ","\n COVID\n ","\n COVID-19\n ","\n Delta Variant\n ","\n Disease\n ","\n Epidemiology\n ","\n Health\n ","\n Human Body\n ","\n Illness\n ","\n Inequality\n ","\n J\u0026J\n ","\n Medicine\n ","\n Moderna\n ","\n News\n ","\n Pandemic\n ","\n Pfizer\n ","\n Pharmaceuticals\n ","\n Public health\n ","\n Science\n ","\n Society\n ","\n Vaccines\n "],"isoDate":"2021-08-05T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"We’ve had safe and effective vaccines for eight months now and yet the pandemic rages on. Here’s the latest on what you should know about variants, boosters, global equity, and how we might contain COVID-19.","summary":"\n With the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus, including Delta, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across much of the world. In most U.S. states, a surge in cases is reigniting conversations about the country’s response to the pandemic. Dr. Alok Patel speaks with a leading epidemiologist and a specialist in infectious diseases to gain perspective on pressing concerns, from vaccine effectiveness and boosters to vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and inequity at a national and global scale.\n ","duration":"28:17","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"The science of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373844","pubDate":"Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eEver spotted a strange object in the sky? According to a recent report released by the U.S. government, nearly 150 aerial objects observed between 2004 and 2021 remain unidentified—with the exception of one large deflated balloon. The sightings of these objects, once called UFOs and now referred to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), can have a number of reasonable explanations. Cloud formations, Venus shining brightly in the night sky, or the occasional recon aircraft or government-led missile test can all be mistaken for a UAP. But what if there’s another explanation out there? Could extraterrestrial intelligence explain some sightings? To find out, Dr. Alok Patel explores the possibilities with an astrophysicist and a NASA engineer. Together, these space exploration and research innovators remind us that the truth is out there—we just need to look to science.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"Ever spotted a strange object in the sky? According to a recent report released by the U.S. government, nearly 150 aerial objects observed between 2004 and 2021 remain unidentified—with the exception of one large deflated balloon. The sightings of these objects, once called UFOs and now referred to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), can have a number of reasonable explanations. Cloud formations, Venus shining brightly in the night sky, or the occasional recon aircraft or government-led missile test can all be mistaken for a UAP. But what if there’s another explanation out there? Could extraterrestrial intelligence explain some sightings? To find out, Dr. Alok Patel explores the possibilities with an astrophysicist and a NASA engineer. Together, these space exploration and research innovators remind us that the truth is out there—we just need to look to science.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/8a408983-bbd7-4180-a553-67d89caeafe6/NOVA_NOW_S2E3_072021_UAPS_TB_FINAL_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"33715320"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eEver spotted a strange object in the sky? According to a recent report released by the U.S. government, nearly 150 aerial objects observed between 2004 and 2021 remain unidentified—with the exception of one large deflated balloon. The sightings of these objects, once called UFOs and now referred to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), can have a number of reasonable explanations. Cloud formations, Venus shining brightly in the night sky, or the occasional recon aircraft or government-led missile test can all be mistaken for a UAP. But what if there’s another explanation out there? Could extraterrestrial intelligence explain some sightings? To find out, Dr. Alok Patel explores the possibilities with an astrophysicist and a NASA engineer. Together, these space exploration and research innovators remind us that the truth is out there—we just need to look to science.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"Ever spotted a strange object in the sky? According to a recent report released by the U.S. government, nearly 150 aerial objects observed between 2004 and 2021 remain unidentified—with the exception of one large deflated balloon. The sightings of these objects, once called UFOs and now referred to as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), can have a number of reasonable explanations. Cloud formations, Venus shining brightly in the night sky, or the occasional recon aircraft or government-led missile test can all be mistaken for a UAP. But what if there’s another explanation out there? Could extraterrestrial intelligence explain some sightings? To find out, Dr. Alok Patel explores the possibilities with an astrophysicist and a NASA engineer. Together, these space exploration and research innovators remind us that the truth is out there—we just need to look to science.","guid":"prx_322_8a408983-bbd7-4180-a553-67d89caeafe6","categories":["\n JPL\n ","\n Mars\n ","\n NASA\n ","\n News\n ","\n Perseverance rover\n ","\n UAP\n ","\n UFO\n ","\n aircrafts\n ","\n aliens\n ","\n astrobiology\n ","\n astrophysics\n ","\n engineering\n ","\n evidece\n ","\n exploration\n ","\n extraterrestrial\n ","\n life\n ","\n pilots\n ","\n planes\n ","\n science\n ","\n sky\n ","\n space\n ","\n spacecrafts\n ","\n stars\n "],"isoDate":"2021-07-22T19:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"What are they, exactly? The answer is out there; just turn to science.","summary":"\n Ever spotted a strange object in the sky? According to a recent report released by the U.S. government, nearly 150 aerial objects observed between 2004 and 2021 remain unidentified—with the exception of one large deflated balloon. 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Together, these space exploration and research innovators remind us that the truth is out there—we just need to look to science.\n ","duration":"28:05","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Using technology to cope with drought","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/373843","pubDate":"Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eAs temperatures continue to rise this summer, the U.S. is experiencing increasingly worse drought conditions with more than 93% of land in seven Western states affected. 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Though this decades-long dry spell is concentrated in the Western part of the country, droughts have widespread consequences, affecting everything from our national food supply to water quality. \nWith the help of hydrologists and innovators on the ground and in the lab, Dr. Alok Patel learns about the traditional ecological knowledge of the Navajo Nation in the especially hard-hit Southwest. And he speaks with innovators applying advanced technology to agricultural practices, like drone surveillance and artificial intelligence, to prepare for and cope with drought.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/657908ad-8654-42ea-9f60-2b13547c6505/NOVA_NOW_S2E2_070821_DROUGHT_TB_SEG1.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"33575424"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eAs temperatures continue to rise this summer, the U.S. is experiencing increasingly worse drought conditions with more than 93% of land in seven Western states affected. 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Whether you’re an avid aviation geek, space cadet, or just somebody who loves great stories about smart topics, join hosts Emily, Matt, and Nick and spend a little time with your head in the clouds.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/93265582-a2eb-4682-80bd-63730073f30b/BONUS_NOVA_NOW_01142021_AirSpace_Swap_Seg_A.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"32737614"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAirSpace\u003c/em\u003e from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is a podcast that helps you discover news, entertainment, and inspiration in the sky. In other words, we tell aspirational stories about defying gravity. Whether you’re an avid aviation geek, space cadet, or just somebody who loves great stories about smart topics, join hosts Emily, Matt, and Nick and spend a little time with your head in the clouds.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"AirSpace from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is a podcast that helps you discover news, entertainment, and inspiration in the sky. In other words, we tell aspirational stories about defying gravity. Whether you’re an avid aviation geek, space cadet, or just somebody who loves great stories about smart topics, join hosts Emily, Matt, and Nick and spend a little time with your head in the clouds.","guid":"prx_322_93265582-a2eb-4682-80bd-63730073f30b","categories":["\n Apollo\n ","\n Mars\n ","\n NASA\n ","\n National Air and Space Museum\n ","\n Smithsonian\n ","\n planetary protection\n ","\n science\n ","\n space\n "],"isoDate":"2021-01-21T18:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"As important as cleanliness is here on Earth, it’s really, really important when you’re headed for outer space.","summary":"\n AirSpace from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is a podcast that helps you discover news, entertainment, and inspiration in the sky. In other words, we tell aspirational stories about defying gravity. Whether you’re an avid aviation geek, space cadet, or just somebody who loves great stories about smart topics, join hosts Emily, Matt, and Nick and spend a little time with your head in the clouds.\n ","duration":"27:16","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"The science of positive motivation for the New Year","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/351778","pubDate":"Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003e2020 is finally over. After the coronavirus pandemic and everything else the year's thrown our way, it's time to dust ourselves off and get ready for 2021. To do that, we need positive motivation (neurologically, that’s how our brains prepare to get things done). First, we hear from a neuroscientist on the science of becoming and staying motivated. Then, we have a special auditory treat. All season, host Alok Patel has asked NOVA Now guests which songs motivate them to do their work, whether that’s running COVID-19 tests in a hospital or conducting experiments in a lab. We took those songs and wrapped them up as a gift for you: a Nova Now Spotify playlist. Tune in for a taste of guests’ music picks and to revisit some of our most memorable moments from the year.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"2020 is finally over. After the coronavirus pandemic and everything else the year's thrown our way, it's time to dust ourselves off and get ready for 2021. To do that, we need positive motivation (neurologically, that’s how our brains prepare to get things done). First, we hear from a neuroscientist on the science of becoming and staying motivated. Then, we have a special auditory treat. All season, host Alok Patel has asked NOVA Now guests which songs motivate them to do their work, whether that’s running COVID-19 tests in a hospital or conducting experiments in a lab. We took those songs and wrapped them up as a gift for you: a Nova Now Spotify playlist. Tune in for a taste of guests’ music picks and to revisit some of our most memorable moments from the year.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/9cb46c31-3ad5-4aa3-90d0-99396e7cefc5/NN_Motivation_FINAL_A.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"30615648"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003e2020 is finally over. After the coronavirus pandemic and everything else the year's thrown our way, it's time to dust ourselves off and get ready for 2021. To do that, we need positive motivation (neurologically, that’s how our brains prepare to get things done). First, we hear from a neuroscientist on the science of becoming and staying motivated. Then, we have a special auditory treat. All season, host Alok Patel has asked NOVA Now guests which songs motivate them to do their work, whether that’s running COVID-19 tests in a hospital or conducting experiments in a lab. We took those songs and wrapped them up as a gift for you: a Nova Now Spotify playlist. Tune in for a taste of guests’ music picks and to revisit some of our most memorable moments from the year.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"2020 is finally over. After the coronavirus pandemic and everything else the year's thrown our way, it's time to dust ourselves off and get ready for 2021. To do that, we need positive motivation (neurologically, that’s how our brains prepare to get things done). First, we hear from a neuroscientist on the science of becoming and staying motivated. Then, we have a special auditory treat. All season, host Alok Patel has asked NOVA Now guests which songs motivate them to do their work, whether that’s running COVID-19 tests in a hospital or conducting experiments in a lab. We took those songs and wrapped them up as a gift for you: a Nova Now Spotify playlist. Tune in for a taste of guests’ music picks and to revisit some of our most memorable moments from the year.","guid":"prx_322_9cb46c31-3ad5-4aa3-90d0-99396e7cefc5","isoDate":"2020-12-31T18:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"To properly ring in 2021, we’ll need to understand the neuroscience of getting things done. Meanwhile, Alok took his guests’ favorite motivation songs and turned them into a Spotify playlist.","summary":"\n 2020 is finally over. After the coronavirus pandemic and everything else the year's thrown our way, it's time to dust ourselves off and get ready for 2021. To do that, we need positive motivation (neurologically, that’s how our brains prepare to get things done). First, we hear from a neuroscientist on the science of becoming and staying motivated. Then, we have a special auditory treat. All season, host Alok Patel has asked NOVA Now guests which songs motivate them to do their work, whether that’s running COVID-19 tests in a hospital or conducting experiments in a lab. We took those songs and wrapped them up as a gift for you: a Nova Now Spotify playlist. Tune in for a taste of guests’ music picks and to revisit some of our most memorable moments from the year.\n ","duration":"25:30","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"How the future of satellites might affect life on Earth","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/329808","pubDate":"Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2020, the world celebrated two decades of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As an orbiting laboratory that has provided astronauts with a view of Earth from outer space, the ISS may not seem very similar to other space innovations like CubeSats and NASA/USGS’s Landsat. But all of these devices are satellites: objects orbiting objects larger than themselves. Satellites can be natural (like the moon and planets, including Earth) or human-made (like the ISS). Joined by two experts in this outer-worldly technology, host Alok Patel explores how satellites have shaped our understanding of the modern world, including the Landsat program’s effort to create a space-based record of the surface of the Earth, and what lies ahead at the intersection of justice and space.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"In 2020, the world celebrated two decades of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As an orbiting laboratory that has provided astronauts with a view of Earth from outer space, the ISS may not seem very similar to other space innovations like CubeSats and NASA/USGS’s Landsat. But all of these devices are satellites: objects orbiting objects larger than themselves. Satellites can be natural (like the moon and planets, including Earth) or human-made (like the ISS). Joined by two experts in this outer-worldly technology, host Alok Patel explores how satellites have shaped our understanding of the modern world, including the Landsat program’s effort to create a space-based record of the surface of the Earth, and what lies ahead at the intersection of justice and space.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/7ac7c838-e03e-4a1e-9908-36de6307bd6a/009_NOVA_NOW_12172020_Satellites_Wood_Masek_Seg_A.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"32572662"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eIn 2020, the world celebrated two decades of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As an orbiting laboratory that has provided astronauts with a view of Earth from outer space, the ISS may not seem very similar to other space innovations like CubeSats and NASA/USGS’s Landsat. But all of these devices are satellites: objects orbiting objects larger than themselves. Satellites can be natural (like the moon and planets, including Earth) or human-made (like the ISS). Joined by two experts in this outer-worldly technology, host Alok Patel explores how satellites have shaped our understanding of the modern world, including the Landsat program’s effort to create a space-based record of the surface of the Earth, and what lies ahead at the intersection of justice and space.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"In 2020, the world celebrated two decades of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As an orbiting laboratory that has provided astronauts with a view of Earth from outer space, the ISS may not seem very similar to other space innovations like CubeSats and NASA/USGS’s Landsat. But all of these devices are satellites: objects orbiting objects larger than themselves. Satellites can be natural (like the moon and planets, including Earth) or human-made (like the ISS). Joined by two experts in this outer-worldly technology, host Alok Patel explores how satellites have shaped our understanding of the modern world, including the Landsat program’s effort to create a space-based record of the surface of the Earth, and what lies ahead at the intersection of justice and space.","guid":"prx_322_7ac7c838-e03e-4a1e-9908-36de6307bd6a","categories":["\n MIT Media Lab\n ","\n Atlas-V rocket\n ","\n CubSats\n ","\n Earth \n ","\n GPS\n ","\n Goddard Space Flight Center\n ","\n Gravity\n ","\n Greenland glaciers\n ","\n ISS\n ","\n Landsat\n ","\n NASA\n ","\n Space Enabled\n ","\n Space Sustainability Rating\n ","\n Sputnik\n ","\n US Geological Survey\n ","\n United Nations\n ","\n World Economic Forum\n ","\n justice\n ","\n orbits\n ","\n penguins\n ","\n satellites\n ","\n space\n ","\n space debris\n ","\n space junk\n ","\n sustainability\n ","\n telescopes\n "],"isoDate":"2020-12-17T18:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Satellites from NASA and private companies are making headlines. What’s their history and how might their future affect space and life here on Earth?","summary":"\n In 2020, the world celebrated two decades of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station (ISS). As an orbiting laboratory that has provided astronauts with a view of Earth from outer space, the ISS may not seem very similar to other space innovations like CubeSats and NASA/USGS’s Landsat. But all of these devices are satellites: objects orbiting objects larger than themselves. Satellites can be natural (like the moon and planets, including Earth) or human-made (like the ISS). Joined by two experts in this outer-worldly technology, host Alok Patel explores how satellites have shaped our understanding of the modern world, including the Landsat program’s effort to create a space-based record of the surface of the Earth, and what lies ahead at the intersection of justice and space.\n ","duration":"27:08","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Covid vaccines are coming: What’s inside, and how and when you’ll get one","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/329807","pubDate":"Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003ePending FDA approval, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines could reach the first wave of Americans in a matter of weeks. Manufacturers of leading vaccine candidates are releasing promising results from clinical trials, revealing that some experimental vaccines, including those from Pfizer and Moderna, are more than 90% effective against the coronavirus. But vaccine development alone will not end the pandemic; getting the distribution right is key. Host Alok Patel speaks with two immunization experts about the challenges of distribution at an unprecedented scale. Tune in to explore questions like: What are the differences between the first vaccine candidates? Who can expect to get vaccinated first and how much will it cost? And why do vaccines have to be kept so cold?\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"Pending FDA approval, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines could reach the first wave of Americans in a matter of weeks. Manufacturers of leading vaccine candidates are releasing promising results from clinical trials, revealing that some experimental vaccines, including those from Pfizer and Moderna, are more than 90% effective against the coronavirus. But vaccine development alone will not end the pandemic; getting the distribution right is key. Host Alok Patel speaks with two immunization experts about the challenges of distribution at an unprecedented scale. Tune in to explore questions like: What are the differences between the first vaccine candidates? Who can expect to get vaccinated first and how much will it cost? And why do vaccines have to be kept so cold?","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/f29694d5-cdad-4b74-8ea1-32e8c74fbb21/NN_Vaccine_FINAL_A.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"32735328"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003ePending FDA approval, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines could reach the first wave of Americans in a matter of weeks. Manufacturers of leading vaccine candidates are releasing promising results from clinical trials, revealing that some experimental vaccines, including those from Pfizer and Moderna, are more than 90% effective against the coronavirus. But vaccine development alone will not end the pandemic; getting the distribution right is key. Host Alok Patel speaks with two immunization experts about the challenges of distribution at an unprecedented scale. Tune in to explore questions like: What are the differences between the first vaccine candidates? Who can expect to get vaccinated first and how much will it cost? And why do vaccines have to be kept so cold?\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"Pending FDA approval, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines could reach the first wave of Americans in a matter of weeks. Manufacturers of leading vaccine candidates are releasing promising results from clinical trials, revealing that some experimental vaccines, including those from Pfizer and Moderna, are more than 90% effective against the coronavirus. But vaccine development alone will not end the pandemic; getting the distribution right is key. Host Alok Patel speaks with two immunization experts about the challenges of distribution at an unprecedented scale. Tune in to explore questions like: What are the differences between the first vaccine candidates? Who can expect to get vaccinated first and how much will it cost? And why do vaccines have to be kept so cold?","guid":"prx_322_f29694d5-cdad-4b74-8ea1-32e8c74fbb21","isoDate":"2020-12-03T18:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Here’s the reality of producing and distributing coronavirus vaccines.","summary":"\n Pending FDA approval, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines could reach the first wave of Americans in a matter of weeks. Manufacturers of leading vaccine candidates are releasing promising results from clinical trials, revealing that some experimental vaccines, including those from Pfizer and Moderna, are more than 90% effective against the coronavirus. But vaccine development alone will not end the pandemic; getting the distribution right is key. Host Alok Patel speaks with two immunization experts about the challenges of distribution at an unprecedented scale. Tune in to explore questions like: What are the differences between the first vaccine candidates? Who can expect to get vaccinated first and how much will it cost? And why do vaccines have to be kept so cold?\n ","duration":"27:16","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"The future of food","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/329806","pubDate":"Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eChew on this: Thanksgiving is around the corner and November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of celebrating nature’s bounty, Host Alok Patel considers the past, present, and future of food. He digs into the world of food science with the resident science guy at America’s Test Kitchen, speaks with an Indigenous community cook, educator, and community organizer about food sovereignty and equitable food systems, and checks in with a scientist who is genetically engineering plants to photosynthesize more efficiently to increase crop yields.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"Chew on this: Thanksgiving is around the corner and November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of celebrating nature’s bounty, Host Alok Patel considers the past, present, and future of food. He digs into the world of food science with the resident science guy at America’s Test Kitchen, speaks with an Indigenous community cook, educator, and community organizer about food sovereignty and equitable food systems, and checks in with a scientist who is genetically engineering plants to photosynthesize more efficiently to increase crop yields.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/2dc30e8a-f6c3-4077-9c17-c5cb96f39ee0/007_NOVA_NOW_11192020_Giving_Thanks_SEG_A.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"36810780"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eChew on this: Thanksgiving is around the corner and November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of celebrating nature’s bounty, Host Alok Patel considers the past, present, and future of food. He digs into the world of food science with the resident science guy at America’s Test Kitchen, speaks with an Indigenous community cook, educator, and community organizer about food sovereignty and equitable food systems, and checks in with a scientist who is genetically engineering plants to photosynthesize more efficiently to increase crop yields.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"Chew on this: Thanksgiving is around the corner and November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of celebrating nature’s bounty, Host Alok Patel considers the past, present, and future of food. He digs into the world of food science with the resident science guy at America’s Test Kitchen, speaks with an Indigenous community cook, educator, and community organizer about food sovereignty and equitable food systems, and checks in with a scientist who is genetically engineering plants to photosynthesize more efficiently to increase crop yields.","guid":"prx_322_2dc30e8a-f6c3-4077-9c17-c5cb96f39ee0","categories":["\n GMO\n ","\n Native American Heritage Month\n ","\n agriculture\n ","\n food science\n ","\n genetically modified organisms\n ","\n indigeneity\n ","\n indigenous food sovereignty\n ","\n thanksgiving\n "],"isoDate":"2020-11-19T18:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Food! The unifying and edible commodity that connects us all across cultures and generations.","summary":"\n Chew on this: Thanksgiving is around the corner and November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of celebrating nature’s bounty, Host Alok Patel considers the past, present, and future of food. He digs into the world of food science with the resident science guy at America’s Test Kitchen, speaks with an Indigenous community cook, educator, and community organizer about food sovereignty and equitable food systems, and checks in with a scientist who is genetically engineering plants to photosynthesize more efficiently to increase crop yields.\n ","duration":"30:40","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"The statistical science behind polling ","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/329805","pubDate":"Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:11:23 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eWith so much uncertainty on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, one place we look for clarity is in the numbers. Pollsters learned valuable lessons from the 2016 election results that they’ve applied in the current election cycle to try to yield more accurate predictions. Host Alok Patel interviews a pollster and a statistician, delving into a brief history of political polling in the U.S, what went wrong in 2016, and how statistical concepts like data weighting and margin of error make all the difference in the accuracy of the poll.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"With so much uncertainty on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, one place we look for clarity is in the numbers. Pollsters learned valuable lessons from the 2016 election results that they’ve applied in the current election cycle to try to yield more accurate predictions. Host Alok Patel interviews a pollster and a statistician, delving into a brief history of political polling in the U.S, what went wrong in 2016, and how statistical concepts like data weighting and margin of error make all the difference in the accuracy of the poll.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/dab0b49a-5b88-476c-b5fc-a27b5cd17788/NN_Polling_FINAL_A.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"25295808"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eWith so much uncertainty on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, one place we look for clarity is in the numbers. Pollsters learned valuable lessons from the 2016 election results that they’ve applied in the current election cycle to try to yield more accurate predictions. Host Alok Patel interviews a pollster and a statistician, delving into a brief history of political polling in the U.S, what went wrong in 2016, and how statistical concepts like data weighting and margin of error make all the difference in the accuracy of the poll.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"With so much uncertainty on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, one place we look for clarity is in the numbers. Pollsters learned valuable lessons from the 2016 election results that they’ve applied in the current election cycle to try to yield more accurate predictions. Host Alok Patel interviews a pollster and a statistician, delving into a brief history of political polling in the U.S, what went wrong in 2016, and how statistical concepts like data weighting and margin of error make all the difference in the accuracy of the poll.","guid":"prx_322_dab0b49a-5b88-476c-b5fc-a27b5cd17788","isoDate":"2020-11-02T22:11:23.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"A statistician and a pollster explain the history of political polling, what went wrong in 2016, and how science concepts determine a poll’s accuracy.","summary":"\n With so much uncertainty on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, one place we look for clarity is in the numbers. Pollsters learned valuable lessons from the 2016 election results that they’ve applied in the current election cycle to try to yield more accurate predictions. Host Alok Patel interviews a pollster and a statistician, delving into a brief history of political polling in the U.S, what went wrong in 2016, and how statistical concepts like data weighting and margin of error make all the difference in the accuracy of the poll.\n ","duration":"21:04","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"The science of fear","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/329804","pubDate":"Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eIn a year that’s felt like a never-ending horror movie, some might actually find relief in watching thrillers on-screen this Halloween. But why is it that some people love all things spooky on screen while others can only watch through parted fingers? What makes horror films so scary yet so alluring? And does our fascination with horror media actually help us cope with the horrors of real life? Host Alok Patel zeros in on the science of fear, enlisting the expert guidance of a horror researcher, a neuroscientist, and the Emmy-winning Foley artist behind the tantalizing and terrorizing sounds in movies and shows like Invisible Man and Monsterland.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"In a year that’s felt like a never-ending horror movie, some might actually find relief in watching thrillers on-screen this Halloween. But why is it that some people love all things spooky on screen while others can only watch through parted fingers? What makes horror films so scary yet so alluring? And does our fascination with horror media actually help us cope with the horrors of real life? Host Alok Patel zeros in on the science of fear, enlisting the expert guidance of a horror researcher, a neuroscientist, and the Emmy-winning Foley artist behind the tantalizing and terrorizing sounds in movies and shows like Invisible Man and Monsterland.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/6fb02c8a-a2cb-47ee-8926-26a58d104870/EPISODE_005_FEAR_Seg_A_INTRO.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"37725846"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eIn a year that’s felt like a never-ending horror movie, some might actually find relief in watching thrillers on-screen this Halloween. But why is it that some people love all things spooky on screen while others can only watch through parted fingers? What makes horror films so scary yet so alluring? And does our fascination with horror media actually help us cope with the horrors of real life? Host Alok Patel zeros in on the science of fear, enlisting the expert guidance of a horror researcher, a neuroscientist, and the Emmy-winning Foley artist behind the tantalizing and terrorizing sounds in movies and shows like Invisible Man and Monsterland.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","contentSnippet":"In a year that’s felt like a never-ending horror movie, some might actually find relief in watching thrillers on-screen this Halloween. But why is it that some people love all things spooky on screen while others can only watch through parted fingers? What makes horror films so scary yet so alluring? And does our fascination with horror media actually help us cope with the horrors of real life? Host Alok Patel zeros in on the science of fear, enlisting the expert guidance of a horror researcher, a neuroscientist, and the Emmy-winning Foley artist behind the tantalizing and terrorizing sounds in movies and shows like Invisible Man and Monsterland.","guid":"prx_322_6fb02c8a-a2cb-47ee-8926-26a58d104870","categories":["\n NASA\n ","\n OSIRIS\n ","\n anxiety\n ","\n art\n ","\n asteroid\n ","\n fear\n ","\n film\n ","\n foley art\n ","\n halloween\n ","\n horror\n ","\n horror movies\n ","\n invisible man\n ","\n jaws\n ","\n monsterland\n ","\n neuroscience\n ","\n nova\n ","\n pbs\n ","\n poltergeist\n ","\n science\n ","\n terror\n "],"isoDate":"2020-10-22T17:00:00.000Z","itunes":{"author":"NOVA NOW","subtitle":"Does our fascination with horror actually help us cope with real life?","summary":"\n In a year that’s felt like a never-ending horror movie, some might actually find relief in watching thrillers on-screen this Halloween. But why is it that some people love all things spooky on screen while others can only watch through parted fingers? What makes horror films so scary yet so alluring? And does our fascination with horror media actually help us cope with the horrors of real life? Host Alok Patel zeros in on the science of fear, enlisting the expert guidance of a horror researcher, a neuroscientist, and the Emmy-winning Foley artist behind the tantalizing and terrorizing sounds in movies and shows like Invisible Man and Monsterland.\n ","duration":"31:26","image":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/9909d353-3265-413f-b90d-b8047452d616/nova_now.png"}},{"creator":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","title":"Science in the courtroom","link":"https://beta.prx.org/stories/329803","pubDate":"Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0000","author":"wgbh_podcasts@wgbh.org (NOVA NOW)","content:encoded":"\n \u003cp\u003eWith confirmation hearings set to begin for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to join the Supreme Court, we ask the question that senators probably won’t: Do judges also need to be scientists? Science may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the U.S. court system, but everything from criminal cases’ forensic evidence to intellectual property disputes involve it. Host Alok Patel goes straight to the source for answers, speaking with a sitting federal judge and a lawyer who has worked on many Supreme Court cases.\u003c/p\u003e\n ","content:encodedSnippet":"With confirmation hearings set to begin for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to join the Supreme Court, we ask the question that senators probably won’t: Do judges also need to be scientists? Science may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the U.S. court system, but everything from criminal cases’ forensic evidence to intellectual property disputes involve it. Host Alok Patel goes straight to the source for answers, speaking with a sitting federal judge and a lawyer who has worked on many Supreme Court cases.","enclosure":{"url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/0f8ca003-b414-41cd-8291-e28cc4c69998/NN_Science_in_Court_FINAL_A.mp3","type":"audio/mpeg","length":"35095968"},"content":"\n \u003cp\u003eWith confirmation hearings set to begin for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to join the Supreme Court, we ask the question that senators probably won’t: Do judges also need to be scientists? Science may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the U.S. court system, but everything from criminal cases’ forensic evidence to intellectual property disputes involve it. 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