The Cameras Quietly Tracking Where Cars Go | Viewpoints Explained
Flock license plate cameras are helping police solve crimes faster, but their rapid spread is raising a bigger question about how much of our everyday movement should be tracked.
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What’s Putting America’s Museums At Risk | Viewpoints Explained
Many museums across the country have been struggling to make ends meet over the last few years. We look at why some are now being forced to close their doors.
The Long Road From Wildcat To House Cat
Cats have a reputation for being moody, mysterious and nearly impossible to train. But there’s a lot more behind their behavior. This week, we explore what makes cats so unique and how thousands of years alongside humans shaped the furry felines we know today.
No Phones, New School Year | Viewpoints Explained
School cellphone bans are spreading fast in recent years, but is this new initiative actually working? We look at what changes when phones leave from classrooms and why this policy may be here to stay.
Viewpoints Explained: The Black-Market Rise Of Injectable Peptides
Peptides promising better skin, faster muscle recovery are more are quickly gaining popularity across the U.S. We cover the rise of injectable peptides, what exactly they are and the risks of buying these liquid vials online.
The Shrinking College Experience | Viewpoints Explained
Colleges across the country are cutting jobs and programs as enrollment declines. We discuss this domino effect and what lies ahead for higher education.
Who Bought The $50 Million T. Rex Named Gus? | Viewpoints Explained
A record-setting T. rex sale raises a larger question: what happens to scientifically important objects when anonymous collectors control who can study or see them?
Are Gel Nail Lamps Putting Your Skin At Risk? | Viewpoints Explained
A study published in the scientific journal, Nature Communications, has found a potential link between gel nail treatments and skin cancer. We cover the latest research and what services you should opt for next time you’re at the nail salon.
Murder Rates Are Falling. Solving It Is Another Story
The country’s sharp drop in homicides is welcome news, but it hides a more complicated reality: a large number of murders still go unsolved. We explore how data, staffing and overlooked patterns could help lead to higher solve rates.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Most Grown-Up Breakup Album | Culture Crash
We review pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album, which blends pop, rock and heartbreak all into one.
Viewpoints Explained: Inside One Of The World’s Most Dangerous Jobs
Saturation divers do some of the most dangerous work most of us never see by living under pressure for days or weeks to repair the underwater systems we depend on.
The Simple Learning Tool We May Be Leaving Behind
In an era dominated by keyboards, it is easy to think handwriting is a skill of the past. But are we shortchanging our brains by abandoning this ability? Our guests this week explore the critical cognitive benefits of handwriting and discuss how the physical act of writing by hand significantly boosts literacy, memory retention, and idea generation.
Viewpoints Explained: The Antibiotic Problem We Can’t Ignore
Antibiotics can feel like the fastest way to get better, but for many common illnesses, they’re the wrong tool entirely. We cover how antibiotics are chronically overused and its long-term consequences.
No Driver, No Problem: Inside The Rise Of Waymo
Driverless cars are no longer a futuristic experiment but are already picking up passengers in cities across the country. We look at how the fast expanding rideshare company Waymo works| why some people trust it more than human drivers and the questions that remain as autonomous vehicles become part of everyday life.
Why Plastic Keeps Winning Even When We Want Less
Plastic may feel like a problem of personal habits, but this story pulls the lens back to the industry that keeps making more of it. Journalist Beth Gardiner explains how disposable plastic became one of Big Oil’s biggest future bets and why so much of the cost lands far from the companies that profit from it.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Venus Doesn’t Look Its Age
Venus looks almost frozen in time, but scientists say the planet may be quietly remaking itself. New research suggests volcanic activity is reshaping its surface from below, giving Earth’s hostile twin an unusually young face.
The Hidden Forces Behind The Words We Use
Words like “rizz” and “unalive” may sound like internet throwaways, but they demonstrate how quickly social media is reshaping language. We’re joined by linguist Adam Aleksic who breaks down how slang spreads online, why emojis still matter and how algorithms are changing the way we communicate.
Viewpoints Explained: What Tim Cook’s Departure Means For Apple’s Future
Longtime Apple CEO Tim Cook is out after 15 years at its helm. Now, there are some hefty expectations facing the next leader of this legacy tech giant.
Part 2: Fly Me To The Moon: The Science Of Surviving In Space
We look at the debate over whether the Moon or Mars is the more practical place for a first settlement, and the tradeoffs each present. In part two of this story, we focus turns to what long-term living would realistically entail and how humans would need to adapt.
Viewpoints Explained: Why Restaurants Are Doing Less On Purpose
We look at why sprawling menus are becoming harder for restaurants to sustain. Limiting options is helping kitchens stay predictable, reduce waste and keep service from breaking down during busy hours.
Fly Me To The Moon Part 1: The Science Of Surviving In Space
In part 1 of this two-part story - we look at what daily life off Earth would require, from managing waste and hygiene to coping with confinement and constant exposure to risk. The science makes clear that reaching space is one hurdle while staying there safely is another entirely.
Culture Crash: Why AI Can’t Replace This Part Of Filmmaking
A.I. is all shiny and new in Hollywood, but we argue that traditional filmmaking still wins over audiences. We highlight the success of the recent film “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling.
Viewpoints Explained: The Computer Chip Shakeup: Intel Vs. AMD
Intel created the processors found in most computers around the world and helped shape modern computing. Now, the legacy company is struggling to find a clear path forward in a crowded space. Will it reinvent itself and bounce back or end up in the tech graveyard?
Viewpoints Explained: From Gameplay To Surveillance? Pokémon Go’s Next Chapter
Remember the Pokémon Go craze of 2016? Millions of players thought they were just catching Pokémon, but - more than a decade later - their history is being used to build a detailed map for robots.
