Outside/In

Why the federal government is on the hunt for sunken ships.

Human-powered flight has long been inspired by the wings of birds, bats, and beetles—but helicopters are the exception.

We’re outsourcing one of the most important human skills to satellites and smartphones. What would happen if GPS disappeared?

This fungi scientist wants to change how we think about mushrooms.

Humans dream up a lot of dragons, from Beowulf's dragon to the Aztec feathered serpent, Quetzelcoatl, divine Chinese beings like Qinglong, and, eventually, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Smaug. Where do these stories come from?

Coyote urine is bottled and sold as an all-natural pest deterrent for gardeners. One listener wants to know: does it work? And how is it collected?

The proposed cuts to federal science funding in the United States are profound, and if they come to pass, it’s not clear what American science will look like on the other side.

We're scratching the itch on all your mosquito questions.

The coolest and most uplifting element is rarer than you might think.

Honey bee losses are at an all-time high. What's going on?