The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.
New research on aging finds lifestyle and environmental factors may ...
Whales and mysterious radio waves
Mar 17 2025 • 00:28:31
The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.
New research gives a more accurate picture of the lifespan of whales...
Mighty mice and food allergies
Mar 10 2025 • 00:28:31
Scientists may have discovered the genetic key that allowed humans to develop complex language.
And new research looks deeper into what causes alle...
A new college president and octopus arms
Mar 03 2025 • 00:28:31
Union College in Schenectady, New York has selected its next president. Elizabeth Kiss will become the private institution’s first female president in...
AI-designed antivenom and student loans
Feb 24 2025 • 00:28:31
Artificial intelligence is reinventing scientific research. We’ll speak with a scientist who says machine learning can be used to develop anti-venoms ...
Ancient tattoos and dinosaur dung
Feb 17 2025 • 00:28:30
A team of researchers uses lasers to unveil tattoos on ancient Peruvian mummies.
And modern 3D imaging technology is being used to uncover dinosaur...
Free community college and extended reality
Feb 10 2025 • 00:28:31
New York’s governor has proposed free community college for adults retraining for careers in high-demand fields. We’ll speak with the chancellor of th...
Sea ice and classroom tech
Feb 03 2025 • 00:28:30
Sea ice in the Southern Ocean is melting, leading to increased ocean heat loss and stronger storms. We’ll speak with a climate scientist to learn more...
Stellar superflares and David Lynch
Jan 27 2025 • 00:28:30
According to new research, stars similar to our own sun may produce superflares about once per century.
And after the death of American filmmaker D...
A warming Earth and Martian water
Jan 20 2025 • 00:28:30
2024 was the hottest year on record. We’ll speak with a NASA climate scientist to learn more.
And a new study suggests evidence of water reserves d...
