The art and science of ecoacoustics

This summer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Rio Grande ran dry. So, what was it like for the people who flocked to the river daily? Our producer Marina Henke went to Albuquerque to hear from them dire...

Sunscreen may seem simple: slather it on, stay protected. But the science is more complicated than the label suggests. Why is it so hard to stay safe in the sun?On The Sunday Story, we dig into the ...

Could a hit book format from the nineties be the key to making climate change feel solvable?

At the height of summer, when so many of us are grabbing picnic blankets, hitting the beach, and embracing an al fresco lifestyle, a tale of two outdoor events gone spectacularly wrong.

A group of birders visit a landfill on the southern border in search of a bird. Antics ensue.

How a first-in-the country geothermal project brought a pair of unlikely allies together.

Raw milk has surged back into the zeitgeist. RFK Jr. is taking shots of it at the White House and Gwyneth Paltrow is putting it in her coffee. What's the appeal? Is raw milk some kind of superfood? Or...

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The FAA doesn't regulate safety for commercial space passengers. Is that a good thing?

Activist Bill McKibben sounds optimistic that we can avert climate catastrophe. But is he really?

We celebrate our 10th anniversary by listening back to Outside/In’s very first episode, and talk about how the show’s changed and what’s stayed the same.

In a New York City warehouse, SFX wizards bring the magic of the elements to the stage.

With a third Avatar hitting theaters this weekend, we were inspired to bust out the popcorn, dim the lights, and play the part of pop culture critics. How do movies – from blockbusters to documentari...

Why do we pick at scabs? Why do animals lick their wounds? What's the best outdoor activity to help heal from heartbreak? The team peers into the powers of healing.

A New Hampshire game warden stumbles upon one of the largest poaching cases in state history. 

After a tornado tore through town, a neighborhood in St. Louis is trying to save its bricks. Can they?

It’s trivia night! Plus we debate who gets the mantle of most outdoorsy, adventuresome president.

Can a board game about the climate crisis really make for a good Friday night with your friends?

To paraphrase a famous line... it's the roads, stupid.

What's the difference between an insect wing and a bird wing? And why are there so many dragon myths?

Why the federal government is on the hunt for sunken ships

Patty Kaishian wants to change how we think about mushrooms. It starts with embracing that they're queer as heck.

Indigenous journalist Joseph Lee on the nuanced ways tribes are adapting to climate change and more.

Cruise ships are supposed to benefit local economies. Do they? Producer Marina Henke spent the months leading up to the 2025 cruise season charting these muddy waters in Portland, Maine.

We all know lead is bad, but why? And how did something so dangerous become so ubiquitous?

From the parasite theory to pollen counts, a look at the multitude of factors that are making allergies worse around the globe.

Enter the fascinating world of venom, where deadly stakes are intertwined with the possibility of wondrous healing.

From "Colorado Brown Stain" to Dr. Strangelove, we look at the weird history (and surprising science) behind fluoridated water.

After more MOVE remains were found at the Penn Museum last month, we got in touch with curator Rachel Watkins to find out what happened.

Podcast Episode · Outside/In · 11/21/2024 · 39m