Natural gas seems to be better for the environment than coal because of its reduced carbon emissions, but environmentalists say it may not be better after all.

Climate-Friendly Nuclear Energy

Dec 22nd, 2014 7m 9s

Nuclear energy could help stem climate change, but economic conditions aren’t favorable for many existing nuclear power plants.

One-Legged Cycling

Dec 22nd, 2014 9m 41s

Can exercise change our DNA?

Farewell

Dec 22nd, 2014 2m 3s

A final word, in alphabetical order, to bid farewell to the Science Times podcast.

Reviving an Ancient Pulse

Dec 16th, 2014 8m 15s

Using modern digital processing, researchers have given sound to some of the earliest written recordings of pulses and heartbeats.

Monitoring Earth’s Temperature

Dec 16th, 2014 8m 48s

Scientists arrived at a limit of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit for Earth’s temperature to increase, arguing anything above that will cause significant damage.

Infusing Fun Into Cancer Treatment

Dec 16th, 2014 7m 32s

In California, young patients can lose themselves in a digital dreamworld during their grueling treatments.

Exploring Mars

Dec 9th, 2014 22m 26s

James B. Garvin, a chief scientist with NASA, discusses the history of Mars exploration, current technological advances and what is still to come in understanding our planetary neighbor.