Dive deep into the fascinating world of earthquakes with Dr. Wendy Bohon as she demystifies seismic science, elaborates on the misconceptions and risks, and recounts her eclectic journey from a the…

Dr. Jonny Hanson dives into the provocative discussion around reintroducing apex predators like lynx and wolves, revealing the complex tapestry of ecological and human interaction. His insights exp…

In a world besieged by devastating wildfires, Margo Robbins passionately champions cultural burning practices that not only secure community bonds but also protect biodiversity. This episode reveal…

Extraordinarily sustained winter fire weather episode continues in SoCal through Saturday, but dramatic shift to come Southern California is now well into its driest start to the ostensible "rainy season" on record, and this week we've been topping things off with single-digit humidity and balmily warm temperatures. Moderate to strong offshore wind conditions have continued

Victoria kicks things of this week with a fascinating new study on Potter wasps showing that the males actually can defensively "sting" even though they don't have a classic stinger. If you are a fan ...

Ants are the amazingly interesting, but overlooked heroes of our ecosystems, outnumbering us in staggering numbers and exhibiting complex social structures. Their surprising behaviors, from farming…

Dr. Elaine Ingham is perhaps the USA’s leading soil biologist. Elaine tells us why healthy soil is critical to healthy ecosystems, nutritional food, and clean water.

Pollinator populations face multiple threats, including habitat modification, complete habitat loss and habitat fragmentation. Efforts to increase habitat for potentially imperilled species include...

The ocean is a mysterious realm, home to vital kelp forests that are now in peril. Tristin Anoush McHugh, Kelp Project Director at The Nature Conservancy, sheds light on the threats facing these un…

The Sunflower Sea Star, a keystone species once numbering 6 billion, has dramatically declined, impacting marine systems, particularly kelp forests. Today’s episode details the Sunflower Star…

Step into the world of insects and arachnids with Kevin Wiener (creator of All Bugs Go To Kevin), who transforms fear into fascination through his passionate advocacy for spiders and insects. Disco…