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Boston Globe Columnist Alex Beam Explains Why Dogs Have Cute Eyes
Boston Globe Columnist Alex Beam joined Boston Public Radio to explains why dogs have cute eyes. -
New Shark Study Getting Underway On Cape Cod
A new study is about to get underway at Cape Cod, aiming at understanding the behavior of great white sharks. -
Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate Change
Since the delightful snafu that led to the research vessel's goofy moniker, the autonomous submarine has been off gathering deep-sea data on the effects of Antarctic winds. -
Oh Dear: Photos Show What Humans Have Done To The Planet
Some scientists say we've entered a new geological epoch — the anthropocene era — defined by the human impact on the global landscape. Three artists traveled to 22 countries to see what we've wrought. -
Tracking Massachusetts' Disappearing Whip-Poor-Wills
The small nocturnal bird is in steep decline across the region, and researchers are trying to learn more about it before it’s too late. -
Effort Underway To Make Catch-And-Release Safer For Sharks
Data logger tags will tell researchers if the shark survived after being caught and thrown back. -
Happy Birthday, Tetris. 35 Years Later You're As Addictive And Tetromino-y As Ever
The video game has become one of the most popular and best selling of all time. Its creator, Alexey Pajitnov, says that's because it appeals to humanity's "constructive spirit." -
You May Be Stressing Out Your Dog
When people who own dogs are stressed, their dogs also get stressed, a new study suggests. It's another indication of how emotionally synchronized dogs and their humans can be. -
The Anti-Vaccination Movement Is Spreading To Pets
"You have to get your pets vaccinated. You're going to kill your dog,” one medical ethicist said. -
iTunes' Death Is All About How We Listen To Music Today
After 18 years, Apple is killing iTunes — sort of. The software is being broken into separate pieces for separate uses on Mac computers: music, podcasts and TV will soon have their own apps.
